England - London • Dispute resolution
Fladgate LLP
Fladgate LLP's commercial disputes expertise ranges from contractual disputes, misrepresentation, and shareholder and partnership conflicts, to freezing injunctions, search orders, group litigation, warranty claims, and jurisdictional challenges. Tom Bolam 'has a wealth of litigation experience'; Mark Buckley's litigation practice incorporates international commercial, IP and sports disputes; John Evans is 'one of the best commercial litigators around'; Garbhan Shanks focuses on insurance disputes and group actions; and Alexander Wildschütz is a cross-border, commercial disputes expert. Leigh Callaway is a recently-promoted partner, and Will Thompson is the senior associate to note. Former partner Eugene Matveichuk joined Branch Austin McCormick LLP
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Testimonials
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‘A first-class team that is versatile but specialised.’
‘Tom Bolam - exemplifies the skills of the team. Although a young partner, he has a wealth of litigation experience, so he can provide the strategic and tactical nous whilst delegating the detail to the very able more junior team members.'
‘Tom Bolam - clients love him for his tireless dedication to fighting their corner.'
‘Mark Buckley is a tough litigator, who achieves the best for clients when dealing with the other side.'
‘John Evans is a top-notch litigator- a fearless advocate for his clients and with effective and insightful case management.'
‘John Evans is one of the best commercial litigators around.'
‘John Evans gets to the bottom of case without wasting time, and steers the case towards the best route to success.’
‘Its great strength is its synergy - clients get value for money from the lawyers' ability to delegate specific tasks to individual members in an efficient and cost-effective way. They are also all very bright lawyers, thorough and cost conscious.’
Key clients
- SearchFlow & Ors
- Loudwater Trade and Finance
- Ventura Capital GP
- RF Corval Europe
- LA Micro Group
- Rokstone
- TWIG Art
Work highlights
- Representing over 100 English and Welsh personal search companies in a complex group litigation claim, currently before the High Court to recover payments made to ten water and sewerage utility companies for access to and/or the provision of environmental information.
- Acting for Loudwater Trade and Finance in connection with litigation stemming from a £122m contract to provide sterile gowns to PPE Medpro.
- Acting for a group of 1000 SME claimants in proceedings against Clydesdale Bank and National Australia Bank alleging deceit, misrepresentation, negligent misstatement, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Evans