Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher > London, England > Firm Profile
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Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax Tier 2
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s client roster includes multinational corporations, public and private companies, investment funds, and sovereign wealth funds, as well as partnerships and joint ventures. The team provides assistance with day-to-day tax concerns, in addition to M&A-related matters, restructurings, and tax disputes. It also handles VAT work, stamp duties, and IPT mandates. Sandy Bhogal co-heads the firm’s global tax practice with significant expertise in VAT and indirect tax in the real estate and financial services sectors, and Ben Fryer is another notable name with strengths in domestic and cross-border mandates.Practice head(s):
Sandy Bhogal
Other key lawyers:
Ben Fryer; Jeff Trinklein
Testimonials
‘A practical, thoughtful, and commercial team.’
‘Sandy Bhogal is as good of a tax lawyer as you will find in the UK. He is top class.’
Key clients
Elliot Investment Management
Special Committee of the Board of Atlas Corporation
Motive Partners
Realty Income
Tishman Speyer
Ark Capital Advisors
Eaton Corporation
Brookfield
Oaktree
Related Argent
Cale Street Partners
Apollo Global Management
IPI Partners
Investcorp
Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 2
With 'deep international arbitration experience across the board', Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is best known for large-scale, complex disputes. The London practice is jointly headed by 'superb advocate' Cyrus Benson, who regularly appears before commercial and investment treaty tribunals in telecoms, mining, infrastructure, and oil and gas claims; and 'superb arbitration practitioner' Penny Madden KC, an expert in shareholder, telecoms, energy, international trade, and insurance disputes. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises former UK Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer KC, who focuses on commercial litigation, international arbitration and investigations; Osma Hudda, who maintains a broad disputes practice; and Doug Watson, who conducts arbitrations under a range of rules and arbitral institutions. In late 2022, former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Robert Spano, was recruited, while Piers Plumptre, who 'takes a very commercial and practical approach', was made partner. Former partner Jeffrey Sullivan KC joined Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Penny Madden KC; Cyrus Benson
Other key lawyers:
Lord Falconer KC; Osma Hudda; Doug Watson; Robert Spano; Piers Plumptre; Ceyda Knoebel
Testimonials
‘The practice has a broad range of clients and deep international arbitration experience across the board.’
‘Penny Gibson KC is a superb arbitration practitioner. She does very heavyweight cases that have the most complex facts. An excellent tactician.’
‘Penny Madden – absolutely first rate and always goes the extra mile for the client.’
‘Cyrus Benson is, quite simply, a superb advocate. He is forceful, measured and extremely effective, both in cross-examination and in making submissions. He has an excellent understanding of the law and practice of international arbitration.’
‘Gibson Dunn London has a star in-house advocate in the form of Lord Falconer KC, supported by a first-class team including Piers Plumptre.’
‘Lord Falconer KC has a forceful yet charming advocacy style before tribunals.’
‘Piers Plumptre, who has just become a partner, takes a very commercial and practical approach, and has particular expertise in the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards (in particular against states).’
‘Gibson Dunn has some of the very best cases in international arbitration. They are at the very top because they manage cases well, and use and instruct very good people.’
Key clients
Crescent Petroleum
Agility Public Warehousing
Global Telecom Holding
Corral Morocco Holdings
Luxtona
Yukos Capital
Kimberly-Clark
Tethyan Copper Company
International Chrome Holdings
Dana Gas
Real estate > Commercial property: investment Tier 2
‘Proactive and solutions-oriented’ US firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is adept in property acquisitions and disposals, development, financing, and joint ventures. ‘Trusted partner’ Alan Samson leads the team, and advises on the acquisition of real estate loan portfolios. Claibourne Harrison acts for private equity investors across a breadth of sectors, while Jeremy Kenley focuses on real estate private equity. Isabel Berger caters to management equity and leveraged buyouts, as well as minority and majority investments.Practice head(s):
Alan Samson
Other key lawyers:
Claibourne Harrison; Jeremy Kenley; Isabel Berger; Robert Carr; Patrick Hennessy
Testimonials
‘The team is an excellent balance of senior strategic advice and detail-oriented thorough work product.’
‘The working team is excellent at digesting large amounts of information, and swiftly identifying the critical business points for the deal team to debate.’
‘GDC is proactive, process driving, and the most solutions-oriented firm I’ve worked with. GDC highlights issues that weren’t on the radar, and can swiftly prioritise issues so that you spend the right amount of time based on impact.’
‘Alan Samson is a trusted partner, aggressive when necessary, thoughtful, strategic, and can always help us pick our battles.’
‘Claibourne Harrison is an extremely quick thinker with consistent thorough analysis, she is an absolute expert at simplifying and explaining complex concepts in clear and precise language so that we can highlight the issues.’
‘Alan Samson is second to none in terms of experience and knowledge of the sector.’
Key clients
Accuride Corporation
Apollo Global Management
Ares Management
Blackstone
Brookfield
Cale Street Partners
Centerbridge
Davidson Kempner Capital Management
Deutsche Bank AG
Fremont Realty Capital, LP
Groupe Sofidy
KKR
Meadow Partners
Nuveen Real Estate
Oaktree Capital Management
Realty Income Corporation
Related Companies
Strategic Value Partners
Tishman Speyer
Welltower
Real estate > Property finance Tier 2
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s London office regularly acts for US, and other foreign-based investors and lenders, in high-end transactional work across Europe. Team lead Alan Samson has more than 25 years’ experience in all aspects of real estate finance, and in particular, acquisition of real estate loan portfolios. Robert Carr is noted for advising private equity and other top tier sponsors on their borrowing transactions. Ben Myers and Claibourne Harrison are also recommended.Practice head(s):
Alan Samson
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Their attention to the client and client service is superb, as is their product and market knowledge.’
Key clients
Accuride Corporation
Apollo Global Management
Ares Management
Blackstone
Brookfield
Cale Street Partners
Centerbridge
Davidson Kempner Capital Management
Deutsche Bank AG
Fremont Realty Capital, LP
Work highlights
- Advised Brookfield in relation to its approximately £1.2 billion senior and mezzanine financing of 100 Bishopsgate in London.
- Advised Oaktree Capital Management’s Real Estate Opportunities Fund in connection with the financing relating to the recapitalisation of Auriens senior living developments in both Chelsea and St Johns Wood, London.
- Advised Oaktree as lead consortium member in connection with the voluntary public takeover offer for Deutsche EuroShop AG, a major shopping centre investor that owns a portfolio of 21 high quality centres in prime locations across Germany and selected cities in Central and Eastern Europe, and related financing.
Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax Tier 3
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises a broad client base on the full range of tax matters, with areas of expertise including corporate M&A, reorganisations and dispositions, capital markets offerings, and real estate acquisitions and dispositions. Department head Sandy Bhogal, who is co-chair of the firm’s global tax practice, has experience in the full range of transactions and general tax matters. Jeff Trinklein is a key contact for US and international taxation, while Ben Fryer advises on a wide range of domestic and cross-border matters.Practice head(s):
Sandy Bhogal
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Super technical expertise and great friendliness.’
‘Sandy Bhogal is a superstar in the UK market.’
‘Great team to work with, truly connected to their clients and knowledgeable on their sectors of activity.’
‘My team very much enjoyed working with Sandy Bhogal and Benjamin Fryer, hands on, solution driven, available and technically talented.’
‘Excellent team with great international capability.’
‘Sandy Bhogal – highly intelligent and hugely experienced problem solver of the most challenging issues. Jeff Trinklein – shows very sound judgment and insight in dealing with the most complex problems.’
‘It provides an excellent litigation service to its clients. The members of the team know what they are doing, are thorough in their preparation and provide excellent support to their counsel.’
‘Ben Fryer is a well-seasoned, accessible expert in his field.’
Key clients
Elliot Investment Management
KKR
Motive Partners
Veritas Funds
Brookfield Property Partners
NewsCorp
Investcorp Holdings BSC
IPI Partners
Apollo Global Management
Realty Income Corporation
Work highlights
Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – mid-large cap Tier 3
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s ‘first class’ team is recognised in the marketplace for expertise in IPOs (including multi-track processes), rights issues, placings and other equity offerings on behalf issuers, selling shareholders and underwriters. The group has considerable sector-specific expertise in technology and e-commerce transactions, in addition to experience acting on the London listings and IPOs of SPACs and cash shells. The ‘effortlessly capable’ Steve Thierbach is renowned for his broad cross-border equity and debt capital markets transactions practice. He co-leads the team with Chris Haynes, who is an expert IPOs, rights issues and other equity offerings.Practice head(s):
Steve Thierbach; Chris Haynes
Other key lawyers:
Thomas Barker
Testimonials
‘The team is absolutely first class. Makes us feel very supported with expert knowledge whenever wherever it is required. They have also called in other capabilities from around the firm as required.’
‘Chris Haynes and Steve Thierbach are both absolutely excellent. Full confidence in their advice across a range of topics that is always available.’
‘Strong team with great knowledge of ECM.’
‘Chris Haynes – knowledgeable, responsive and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Steve Thierbach – effortlessly capable. Extremely calm and measured.’
‘Thomas Barker – very diligent and willing to go the extra mile.’
Key clients
AO World
Barclays Bank
Citigroup
Credit Suisse
Emirates NBD
Goldman Sachs
J.P. Morgan
KKR
Morgan Stanley
Numis Securities
THG
Trustpilot
UBS
Work highlights
Dispute resolution > Public international law Tier 3
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher‘s ‘first-rate public international law practice‘ is routinely sought out to act in heavyweight investment treaty claims. The team is jointly headed by Penny Madden KC, whose international arbitration expertise covers shareholder, telecoms energy, international trade, and insurance disputes; and Cyrus Benson, who ‘argues points of public international law with great skill‘. In late 2022, former President of the European Court of Human Rights, Robert Spano, joined the practice, while Piers Plumptre, who ‘has wide experience in public international law issues‘, was elevated to partner. Former partner Jeffrey Sullivan KC joined Debevoise & Plimpton LLP in July 2023.Practice head(s):
Penny Madden KC; Cyrus Benson
Other key lawyers:
Lord Charles Falconer; Osma Hudda; Ceyda Knoebel; Piers Plumptre; Robert Spano
Testimonials
‘The firm has wide experience in sovereign immunity, and has acted in many of the leading cases in this complex area.’
‘Piers Plumptre has wide experience in public international law issues relating to the enforcement of judgments and awards, in particular sovereign immunity.’
‘Gibson Dunn has a first-rate public international law practice.’
‘Has an excellent understanding of public laws issues, particularly within the context of international arbitration and investment disputes.’
‘Cyrus Benson is rated very highly. He is an exceptional and highly intelligent lawyer who argues points of public international law with great skill.’
‘Penny Madden KC is excellent – knowledgeable and committed.’
Key clients
Corral Morocco Holdings
Luxtona
Yukos Capital
Kimberly-Clark
Tethyan Copper Company
Global Telecom Holding
Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing Tier 3
A firm lauded by clients for being ‘commercial, proactive and dependable’, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's ‘dedicated and highly responsive‘ infrastructure team provides counsel to a number of blue-chip clients and major industry players on M&A, joint ventures and debt investments across a wide array of asset types. Digital infrastructure continues to be a strong area of focus for the group, with largescale tower deals forming part of an impressive portfolio of mandates over the past twelve months. Furthermore, the team has been highly involved in utilities work, most notably overseeing investments and disposals in water companies. The ‘efficient, hard working and well connected’ Federico Fruhbeck is singled out for his M&A work in Europe and Latin America, handling both soft and hard infrastructure transactions with an understanding of ESG concerns, while Robert Dixon is praised for his tower sector work. Alice Brogi has been highly active on a wide array of matters, from geothermal heating to electricity network acquisitions.Practice head(s):
Federico Fruhbeck
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The entire infrastructure team at Gibson Dunn London is great. Federico Fruhbeck in particular is among the best M&A lawyers I have ever worked with – very commercial, efficient, hard working and well connected.’
‘The team are dedicated and highly responsive, as well as being pragmatic, friendly and solution orientated.’
‘Hands on, very commercial, proactive and dependable – Federico & Alice have built an excellent infra practice at Gibson Dunn’
‘The team is extremely client focused, very thorough in their work, very diverse and can work comprehensively across both diligence and documentation’
‘Alice Brogi stands out for her speed of execution, creativity and delivering the firm to the client. Federico Fruhbeck brings in experience, deep expertise and strategic thinking.’
‘Great team with up-to-date sector knowledge, great experience and the ability to deploy lawyers from other offices to provide a global approach.’
‘Rob Dixon is exceptional in the tower sector, combining legal firepower with commercial awareness to support fully the client’s objectives.’
‘Clear market leader in Infrastructure corporate M&A work. Deep technical as well as tactical expertise available, a strong partner bench and a willingness to go well above and beyond to support.’
Key clients
KKR
Asterion Industrial Partners
The Blackstone Group
Apollo Global Management
AXA Investment Managers
Helios Towers
Phoenix Tower International
TAWAL
Swiss Life Asset Management
H.R.L. Morrison & Co
Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas Tier 3
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher acts for major oil & gas clients on complex, large-scale transactions and projects, with a particular emphasis on decomissioning structuring and advising clients exiting the UK North Sea. The team is also strong in commercial arbitration and litigation focusing on energy, natural resources and related infrastructure. Practice head Anna Howell is a specialist in complex oil, gas and LNG matters, whilst Mitasha Chandok handles M&A, joint ventures, project development and financing work.Practice head(s):
Anna Howell
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The firm provides timely and practical legal advice that takes into account the commercial aspects of matters.’
‘Anna Howell has a broad-range of knowledge and expertise in international oil & gas matters, and does a great job of providing legal advice while taking into account the commercial aspects of matters.’
‘Anna Howell and the GDC energy team have a rare combination of cutting-edge M&A expertise and operational energy know-how. They are also diverse and inclusive as a team, which I really value.’
‘Anna Howell is sharp but also unpretentious, definitely the cleverest energy lawyer I know. Mitasha Chandok is super experienced and a delight to work with.’
Work highlights
Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) Tier 3
Boasting substantial experience in advising major banks and financial service providers in global investigations regarding financial fraud, the London-based Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher team works closely with its colleagues in the US, Europe, and Asia. This international network enables the practice to offer comprehensive advice on corporate criminal matters, including bribery and corruption, fraud, and tax evasion, along with demonstrating expertise in dealing with investigations brought by the SFO, FCA, and US DOJ. Philip Rocher leads the department, whilst Sacha Harber-Kelly specialises in global white-collar proceedings. Patrick Doris is an expert on sanctions and tax evasion matters, and Allan Neil represents clients within the finance sector. The ‘excellent’ Matthew Nunan is knowledgeable on financial services regulation, and of counsel Christopher Loudon is also noted.Practice head(s):
Philip Rocher
Other key lawyers:
Sacha Harber-Kelly; Patrick Doris; Allan Neil; Matthew Nunan; Christopher Loudon; Jonathan Griffin; Kimberley Simmons; Amy Cooke; Katie Mills; Irene Polieri; Megan Catli; Marija Brackovic
Testimonials
‘A very competent team who responded quickly when we asked them to help with some complex conduct risk/grievance-related cases.’
‘Matthew Nunan is excellent – he has considerable experience in the SFO/FCA and in-house and so was able to give us excellent advice on how to conduct the investigations.’
Corporate and commercial > EU and competition Tier 4
With a diverse roster of blue-chip multinational clients on its books, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher continues to gain significant traction in the London competition market. Advising on complex Phase II merger control cases before the CMA is a defining characteristic of the practice group, attracting clients who specifically seek the firm’s assistance in these matters. Co-chair of the firm’s Antitrust and Competition Group, Ali Nikpay, is highly regarded in the market and focuses on economically complex mergers, multi-jurisdictional cartels and market investigations. Deirdre Taylor handles the full range of antitrust issues, with a focus on the technology, retail, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors.Practice head(s):
Ali Nikpay
Other key lawyers:
Deirdre Taylor; Attila Borsos
Key clients
VMware
LIV Golf
Novartis
KKR
Elliot Investment Management
Schlumberger
P&O
DaVita
UBS
Fender
Work highlights
Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+ Tier 4
The ‘highly skilled professionals’ at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have a diverse client roster that features financial institutions, global private equity funds, UK plcs and US conglomerates. With a comprehensive sector focus across the infrastructure, financial services, technology, healthcare, life sciences, energy and real estate industries, the highly experienced firm-wide corporate bench is led by Robert Little and Saee Muzumdar , who are based in Dallas and New York respectively. In London, Wim De Vlieger offers significant experience in strategic cross-border M&A and capital market transactions, while Federico Fruhbeck focuses on M&A across Europe and Latin America, particularly in the ESG, infrastructure and real assets space. Mark Sperotto has a broad practice covering all aspects of corporate, private equity and investments work, with expertise in the UK and Italian markets and across the retail, leisure, gaming and e-commerce sectors. Dual qualified as a barrister and solicitor, Selina Sagayam is well-versed in corporate matters involving the City Code, joint ventures, and corporate governance. Private equity M&A lawyers Alice Brogi and Amar Madhani are also noted.Practice head(s):
Robert Little; Saee Muzumdar
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team consists of highly skilled professionals who possess deep industry knowledge and expertise in M&A. They have successfully handled a complex M&A transaction for us and have a proven track record of achieving favourable outcomes for their clients.’
Key clients
Quidel Corporation
Brown-Forman Corporation
American Airlines
Gamma Biosciences
Accurus Aerospace
Marubeni
Helios Towers plc
The Hut Group
AT&T Inc.
Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+) Tier 4
Able to draw on close ties with its US offices, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher continues to build its position in the London market, regularly working on multibillion-dollar transactions for sponsors and companies operating across a number of sectors. Noted for its sector focused approach, the European private equity practice is jointly chaired by Wim De Vlieger, a life sciences specialist, and Federico Fruhbeck, who is recommended for his diverse European coverage - particularly in the infrastructure, ESG and real assets sectors. Nick Tomlinson's recent engagements include high-value investment transactions and divestitures with strong cross-border aspects, while Alice Brogi's expertise spans the telecoms, infrastructure, and manufacturing sectors. Other key figures include Nick Tomlinson, who specialises in digital infrastructure deals; Mark Sperotto, whose experience covers both the UK and Italian markets; and Till Lefranc, who is noted for his focus on technology and life sciences. Isabel Berger is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Wim De Vlieger; Federico Fruhbeck
Other key lawyers:
Robert Dixon; Mark Sperotto; Till Lefranc; Nick Tomlinson, Alice Brogi; Isabel Berger
Testimonials
‘Strong international counsel who can work well with local counsel.’
Key clients
AGIC Capital
Anthos Capital
Apollo Global Management
ATL Partners
Aurora Capital Partners
Blackstone’s Tactical Opportunities Fund
Brookfield
Centerbridge Partners
Crestview Partners
CITIC Capital
Elliott Advisors
Fajr Captial No
Global Leisure Partners
Gulf Capital
Investcorp
IPI Partners
I Squared Capital
KKR
L Catterton
Liberty Hall Capital Partners
Meadow Partners
Novator Capital
Oaktree Capital
OpenGate Capital Management, LLC
Platinum Equity
Safanad
Stirling Square Capital Partners
Stepstone Group
Tishman Speyer
Veritas Capital
Work highlights
Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail Tier 4
‘Top tier firm’ Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher boasts a banking litigation practice acting for leading financial institutions across the UK and internationally, with expertise in foreign exchange and Libor-related issues. Clients commend the ‘profound know-how’ of the practice, as well as the ‘way the partners of the law firm are globally connected in a way that provides a significant value-add for clients’. Philip Rocher leads the team. He has extensive experience in the financial services sectors, and regulatory and internal investigations. Lord Charles Falconer KC ‘remains one of the absolute leading litigators and barristers in London’ and is highly active in the practice.Practice head(s):
Philip Rocher
Other key lawyers:
Lord Charles Falconer KC
Testimonials
‘This is a top tier firm, providing a premium product that is worth every penny. The fact that there are genuinely top-tier barristers within the firm is unique, and standards are high at every level.’
‘Lord Falconer remains one of the absolute leading litigators and barristers in London, with an exceptional feel for the Court and immaculate judgment as to how to prepare and present the case.’
‘It is the profound know-how and the way the partners of the law firm are globally connected that provides a significant value-add for clients.’
‘Lawyers provide high quality work product, and remain focused even on long lasting cases. They are available whenever you need them, even for complex ‘fire drill’ tasks.’
‘Gibson Dunn has a very strong practice, particularly in relation to litigation concerning banking and financial service.’
‘Philip Rocher is a very experienced partner who exercises strong leadership running teams in large scale litigation.”
Dispute resolution > Competition litigation Tier 4
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher houses a broad team, which acts in a number of collective proceedings and allegations of collusion and anticompetitive practices. Practice head Philip Rocher regularly conducts regulatory investigations; whilst Patrick Doris has extensive expertise in acting for public bodies. Having had previous experience working in the CMA, Ali Nikpay frequently handles bet-the-company matters for corporations. Deirdre Taylor is adept at advising on cartel investigations and merger control issues arising in the aviation, pharmaceutical, and engineering industries.Practice head(s):
Philip Rocher
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Stellar quality throughout the ranks.’
‘Philip Rocher is calm and measured in the most challenging of situations. He leads his team well and provides fantastic strategic advice on complex issues.’
Key clients
UBS
LIV Golf
Fender
TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms Tier 4
'Incredibly hard working and a real pleasure to engage with' Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher's cross-disciplinary capabilities span transactional, regulatory, and disputes-based matters. Joel Harrison's tech sector acumen ranges from regulatory reviews to data protection and cybersecurity matters, with recent highlights including advice on global licensing and security incidents. Alison Beal's expertise is concentrated in commercial transactions, while Robert Dixon is praised for his 'exceptional' work for private equity and corporate clients - particularly related to digital infrastructure transactions.Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team is fun to work with, good at what they do, incredibly hard working and a real pleasure to engage with throughout the process. They are commercial, willing to go above and beyond and super responsive.’
‘Rob Dixon is exceptional – he is completely committed, always responsive, solution-orientated and willing to do whatever is necessary to drive a deal to completion.’
‘Great up to date experience of the tower sector, able to deploy teams from multiple offices to bring global expertise. Very responsive and knowledgeable about the sector.’
‘Rob Dixon brings legal firepower combined with commercial sensibilities to understand the client’s objectives.’
Key clients
WPP
TCS
Northern Trust
SNOMED International
KKR
Helios Towers
TAWAL
Work highlights
Corporate and commercial > Financial services: non-contentious/regulatory Tier 5
Commended for its ‘deep technical expertise in financial services regulation’, Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advises on the regulatory aspects of M&A and private equity transactions, equity and debt capital markets matters, as well as outsourcing deals. Michelle Kirschner leads the team and focuses on market abuse issues, conduct of business and regulatory change management, including MiFID II, MAR and SM&CR, in addition to Brexit-related mandates.Practice head(s):
Michelle Kirschner
Other key lawyers:
Matthew Nunan
Testimonials
‘The Gibson Dunn team applies their deep technical expertise in financial services regulation to complex and novel situations in a practical manner. To do this, they collaborate well across practices and jurisdictions, particularly the US.’
‘Michelle Kirschner applies her expertise and judgement to provide practical advice in highly complex matters at the forefront of developing law and regulation across borders.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse
Goldman Sachs
UBS AG
Santander
Amazon
Investcorp
Marsh McLennan
Morgan Stanley
Binance
KKR
Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium Tier 5
The litigation practice at ‘top tier firm’ Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher handles the full gamut of commercial litigation, including complex-cross border disputes. Group litigation is a particular strength of the team, with Osma Hudda and Doug Watson both key names in this area, along with team head Philip Rocher. Rocher, along with Allan Neil and Susy Bullock all have extensive experience in offshore disputes. The in-house trial advocacy ability of the team is a key differentiator, led by Lord Charles Falconer KC, ‘absolutely one of the best litigators and counsel in London.’Practice head(s):
Philip Rocher
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘A top tier law firm, offering a premium product.’
‘Gibson Dunn provides excellent client service, and unmatched expertise in-house through Lord Falconer and the other barristers in their team.’
‘Lord Falconer – remains one of the absolute best litigators and counsel in London. Lord Falconer has an exceptional feel for the court, and immaculate judgement as to how to present a case.’
Key clients
Credit Suisse
UBS
John Wiley & Sons
Investcorp Bank B.S.C.
Forensic News LLC
Asda/Walmart
Sheikh Mohammed Hussein Al-Amoudi and related parties
Sukhbaatar Batbold
Fender
Public sector > Administrative and public law Tier 5
As well as a broad spread of core advisory and contentious administrative and public law areas, the team at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has established significant expertise in the fields of commercial judicial review, constitutional law, public international law challenges, and public and parliamentary inquiries. Philip Rocher is a commercial litigator with significant experience handling regulatory disputes, particularly in the financial sector, while Patrick Doris acts for and against sovereign entities, UK public authorities and major NGOs.Practice head(s):
Philip Rocher
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘As a client facing a well-funded and experienced legal attack, I appreciated how GDC guided me to a successful outcome. The team was always approachable with any inquiries I had, no matter the time.’
Key clients
Forensic News LLC
Koza Ipek Group
JUSTICE
Human Dignity Trust
Panel on Takeovers and Mergers
Sukhbaatar Batbold
Thomson Reuters Foundation and Richard Ratcliffe
Employment > Employers Tier 6
US firm Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher is recommended for advising on the employment issues arising from major M&A transactions. Sensitive investigations into senior executives’ conduct are also handled by the firm, as well as high level terminations and post-termination settlement agreements. The firm’s roster of large corporate clients includes Amazon, Asda and KKR & Co. James Cox, a cross-border employment matters expert, leads the team, supported by experienced associate Heather Gibbons.Practice head(s):
James Cox
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has a real depth of technical knowledge but are strong communicators who take a practical view. They provide strong advice, not essays on legal theory but they give you confidence that the technical thinking has been done in the background.’
‘James Cox is extremely technically knowledgeable but also practical in his approach. James gives you immediate confidence.’
‘James Cox leads a superb team of subject matter experts at Gibson Dunn. I worked for them on a long-running and high-profile restraint of trade case. I was enormously impressed by the deep sector knowledge and commitment of the team.’
‘James Cox has excellent depth of knowledge and top-notch commercial awareness.’
Key clients
Elliott Investment Management L.P.
KKR
Veritas Funds
Amazon
Cinven
Asda/Walmart
Marubeni
Investcorp
Accenture
Salesforce
Work highlights
Projects, energy and natural resources > Power (including electricity, nuclear and renewables)
Latin America: International firms > International arbitration Tier 3
Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP has an exceptional record in bulge-bracket investment and commercial arbitrations, and is further recognised for its expertise in the global enforcement of arbitration awards. It has represented multinationals in a long list of cases against Latin American states, including cases involving expropriation, particularly the Government of Venezuela and Venezuelan state-entities. More recently, it has also launched cases on behalf of clients against the Republic of Colombia and the United Mexican States. New York partner Rahim Moloo has emerged as a prominent name in Latin America arbitration, acting for a range of US-based, European and Asian multinationals, along with a number of Latin American businesses. Lindsey Schmidt is also an active lead on Latin America cases, and Charline Yim is increasingly co-leading relevant cases with Moloo.Practice head(s):
Cyrus Benson; Penny Madden KC; Rahim Moloo
Testimonials
‘GDC is one of the most competent law firms to the best of my knowledge, particularly in terms of international arbitration and white-collar crime.’
‘In looking at different firms for our arbitration matter we really felt there was no better team than Gibson Dunn based on their extensive experience representing claimants in high-stakes arbitration matters.’
‘Partners Rahim Moloo and Lindsey Schmidt have incredible depth of experience which gives them a unique ability to set strategy and best position our claim for success. Associate Abdallah Salam is highly responsive and also seems very knowledgeable at an early stage of his career.’
‘They compare favourably with any international firm.’
‘Rahim Moloo is a great lawyer to have lead important international disputes and has deep knowledge of arbitration. The work of Charline Yim is also very impressive.’
Key clients
Crystallex International
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Angel Seda and others
Liberty Mutual
Coeur Mining
Work highlights
- Acted for Canadian gold mining company, Crystallex, in attempting to enforce a $1.4bn judgment against Venezuela.
- Acted as counsel for a Spanish subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark Corporation in an UNCITRAL arbitration against the Government of Venezuela.
- Acted as counsel for US property development investors in an ICSID arbitration against the Government of Colombia.
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Ms Susy Bullock | Susy has extensive experience in commercial litigation in the English and Cayman… | View Profile | |
Mr Robert Carr | Rob Carr is an English law partner in the London office of… | View Profile | |
Ms Mitasha Chandok | Mitasha Chandok is an experienced corporate associate in the London office of… | View Profile | |
Ms Trinh Chubbock | Trinh Chubbock is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr James Cox | James Cox is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Wim De Vlieger | Wim De Vlieger is a partner in the London office of Gibson,… | View Profile | |
Mr Robert Dixon | Robert Dixon is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Patrick Doris | Patrick Doris is a partner in Gibson Dunn’s Dispute Resolution Group in… | View Profile | |
Lord Charles Falconer KC | Charlie Falconer is an English qualified King’s Counsel and partner based in… | View Profile | |
Mr Federico Fruhbeck | Federico Fruhbeck is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Ben Fryer | Ben Fryer is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Sacha Harber-Kelly | Sacha Harber-Kelly is a partner in the Dispute Resolution Group of Gibson… | View Profile | |
Mr Joel Harrison | Joel Harrison is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Claibourne Harrison | Clai Harrison is a dual-qualified (admitted as a solicitor in England &… | View Profile | |
Mr Chris Haynes | Christopher Haynes is an English qualified corporate partner in the London office… | View Profile | |
Mr Patrick Hennessy | Patrick Hennessy is an English qualified partner in the London office of… | View Profile | |
Ms Anna Howell | Anna Howell is co-chair of the firm’s Oil and Gas Practice Group,… | View Profile | |
Ms Osma Hudda | Osma Hudda is an English qualified partner in Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher’s… | View Profile | |
Mr Jeremy Kenley | Jeremy Kenley is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Ms Michelle Kirschner | Michelle Kirschner is an English law partner in the London office of… | View Profile | |
Ms Ceyda Knoebel | Ceyda Knoebel is an English-Turkish dual-qualified solicitor and Of Counsel in the… | View Profile | |
Mr Till Lefranc | Till is a partner in the London and Singapore offices of Gibson,… | View Profile | |
Ms Penny Madden | Penny Madden is an English qualified King’s counsel and serves as co-partner… | View Profile | |
Mr Amar Madhani | Amar K. Madhani is an English law qualified partner in the London… | View Profile | |
Mr Ben Myers | Ben Myers is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Mr Allan Neil | Allan Neil is an English qualified partner in the dispute resolution group… | View Profile | |
Mr Ali Nikpay | Ali Nikpay serves as co-partner in charge of the London office at… | View Profile | |
Mr Matthew Nunan | Matthew Nunan is a partner in the firm’s Dispute Resolution Group. He… | View Profile | |
Mr Piers Plumptre | Piers Plumptre is an English qualified partner working in the London office… | View Profile | |
Mr Philip Rocher | Philip Rocher is the senior partner in the Dispute Resolution Group in… | View Profile | |
Ms Selina Sagayam | Selina Sagayam is an English qualified senior of counsel and recent former… | View Profile | |
Mr Ben Shorten | Ben’s practice is focused on the development and financing of complex, large-scale… | View Profile | |
Mr Robert Spano | Robert Spano is a partner in the London and Paris offices and… | View Profile | |
Mr Mark Sperotto | Mark Sperotto is a partner in the London office of Gibson, Dunn… | View Profile | |
Ms Dierdre Taylor | Deirdre Taylor is an English law partner in the London office of… | View Profile | |
Mr Steve Thierbach | Stephen A. Thierbach is a US-qualified corporate partner in the London office… | View Profile | |
Sean K. Tierney | Sean Tierney is a partner of the firm’s Real Estate Department. Sean… | View Profile | |
Mr Nick Tomlinson | Nick Tomlinson is an English and New York qualified corporate partner based… | View Profile | |
Mr Jeff Trinklein | Jeffrey M. Trinklein is a partner in the London and New York… | View Profile | |
Mr Doug Watson | Doug Watson is an English-qualified Partner in the London office of Gibson,… | View Profile |
Solicitor Profiles
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Mr Alan Samson | Alan Samson is an English and New York qualified partner based in… | View Profile |
- Corporate and commercial > VAT and indirect tax
- Dispute resolution > International arbitration
- Real estate > Commercial property: investment
- Real estate > Property finance
Firm Rankings
- Corporate and commercial > Corporate tax
- Corporate and commercial > Equity capital markets – mid-large cap
- Dispute resolution > Public international law
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Infrastructure: M&A and acquisition financing
- Projects, energy and natural resources > Oil and gas
- Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates)
- Corporate and commercial > EU and competition
- Corporate and commercial > M&A: Upper Mid-Market And Premium Deals, £750m+
- Corporate and commercial > Private equity: transactions – high-value deals (£250m+)
- Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail
- Dispute resolution > Competition litigation
- TMT (technology, media and telecoms) > IT and telecoms