Recently merging with Taylor Vinters, the dispute resolution practice at Mishcon de Reya LLP is increasingly involved in high-value and complex disputes in the Cambridge region, as well as nationally and internationally. Practice head Luke Hibbert and senior associate Beth Price are ‘very supportive and give valuable advice’. Senior counsel Jessica Boxford and associate Jonathan Davies are regarded as ’sympathetic, factual about possible outcomes and very supportive throughout‘. Boxford and associate Alexandra Thornton-Reid acted for three of a large number of defendants in the Danish tax authority multi-jurisdictional and high-value fraud litigation in the Commercial Court. ’Commercially realistic’ partner Gareth Dickson also plays a pivotal roles in the practice.

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‘Taylor Vinters is a very strong regional firm with a good spread of expertise within its dispute resolution team. It is a good option for those who want a city service without city overheads.’
‘Luke Hibbert heads up the dispute resolution team and is a very pragmatic, unstuffy and sound litigator with a can-do approach to problems. He is ably supported by the very dedicated and meticulous Oliver Cotton who will always make sure that every angle to an issue has been covered.’
‘Taylor Vinters' litigation team move quickly and are always up to speed.'
‘Jonathan Davies is very quick to get things moving. He and Jessica Boxford show a great standard of service. They were both very sympathetic to our case and steered us through a very tricky mitigation. We felt they were factual about the possible outcome, highlighted the worst-case scenarios and very supportive throughout.’
‘I have been impressed by the Taylor Vinters team. They worked well as a team, kept me regularly updated and advised me on what course of action to take.'
‘Luke Hibbert and Beth Price have been our main sources of contact. Both have been very supportive and gave us valuable advice on the steps forward in our case.’
'My experience of working with them was that they were analytical, responsive, thoughtful and commercially-minded.'
'Jessica Boxford is engaged and wants to explore all angles and arguments which may favour clients. Gareth is responsive and commercially knowledgeable and realistic.'

Work highlights

Acting for a technology business in respect of a Freezing Order, Disclosure Order and legal proceedings that involved matters of insolvency and breach of trust, contract and fiduciary duty claims.
Acting for a multinational technology company on a patent infringement dispute in the High Court, the value of which is estimated to be in excess of £10m.
Advising a global technology company on contractual breaches and early termination rights in respect of a highly complex and valuable IT project with an approximate value of £15 m.