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Taylor Wessing LLP

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Bolstered by a strong international network, Taylor Wessing LLP is notable for its industry expertise in technology, media and telecoms, as well as its work in high-profile insolvency cases. Cryptocurrency and blockchain disputes are a growing area of significance, with the firm utilising its substantial tech client base to advise leading cryptocurrency lenders. The practice is co-led by Andrew Howell, a specialist in claims and regulatory investigations and David De Ferrars, known for his outstanding negotiation skills and multi-jurisdictional work. Nick Moser advises on contentious insolvency and fraud claims, with a particular focus on pension issues, and Julian Randall impresses with his considerable experience in claims and regulatory matters within the accounting sector.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘David de Ferrars is excellent. Practical, decisive, knowledgeable and engaged. A delight to work with. Jessie Prynne is all over the detail and thinks through a problem really effectively, identifying potential pitfalls before they materialize, and able to avoid them.’

  • ‘The TW team is packed with intelligent and dedicated lawyers who truly roll up their sleeves for their clients. The style is collaborative, which is crucial when dealing with parties like me (i.e., a professional client). The team members bring a diverse range of personalities to the table, which is a refreshing change from the "cookie-cutter" teams seen so often at major firms.’

  • 'David de Ferrars - a hands-on partner who has seen a lot and brings wisdom, experience and a lot of good humour to the table.’

Key clients

  • International logistics company

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrew Howell, David de Ferrars

Other key lawyers

Emma Allen, Nick Moser, Julian Randall