‘Always across all the detail’, boutique firm Velitor Law represents businesses, business owners and HNW individuals in high-value disputes before the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. The practice is co-led by hedge fund disputes specialist Seamus Andrew, who is a ’great strategist’. Practice co-head Christopher Lillywhite acts for financial services, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and metallurgy and mining clients in shareholder disputes, as well as claims involving directors’ duties and civil fraud.
Testimonials
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‘Super-smart and always across all the detail - a team that works well together.’
‘Strong dedication to cases, no stone is left unturned, and they go the extra mile.’
‘Deep research and verification of the facts/evidence, and a very personal approach.’
‘A very diverse team that speaks multiple languages - an amazing team.’
‘A very boutique, individual approach to clients and cases. Velitor is not afraid of the complexity of cases involving multiple jurisdictions.’
‘Velitor is composed of highly experienced professionals in their field of practice. It definitely has its niche in the legal market with its customised approach to cases and assignment of the right members of the team to cases.’
‘Chris Lillywhite has an extraordinary mind and is able to assimilate and recall detail with formidable speed and accuracy.’
- ‘Seamus Andrew is hands on. A very personal approach, very meticulous, very rational, and very thoughtful - sees the big picture and a great strategist.’
Key clients
- The former King of Spain, His Majesty Juan Carlos I
- BSV Claims
- West Tower Management
Work highlights
- Acting for the former King of Spain, His Majesty Juan Carlos, in a claim brought by Corinna Zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Sayn in relation to their personal relationship and business arrangements.
- Acting for BSV Claims in claims that UK holders of a cryptocurrency have against certain cryptocurrency exchanges.
- Acting for West Tower Management in a claim brought against it by a multinational energy company (and the related claim against its former solicitors for professional negligence).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Seamus Andrew, Christopher Lillywhite