Rosenblatt‘s ’very experienced litigation team has a strong commercial focus’. The dispute resolution group handles a range of commercial litigation, including breach of contract, negligence, commercial fraud and cross-border insolvency claims, as well as shareholder, company and banking conflicts. The department’s sector expertise covers financial services, partnerships and natural resources, along with media, entertainment, private wealth, international trade, and retail and leisure. It is additionally experienced in cross-jurisdictional actions. Dispute resolution head Tania MacLeod, who ’combines phenomenal courtroom nous with exceptional leadership skills’, specialises in tort, company, partnership and insolvency disputes. Deputy group leader Simon Walton is an expert in commercial, company and shareholder disputes, contentious restructuring, and defamation and professional negligence claims. Anthony Field is experienced in civil fraud and unlawful means conspiracy claims, while Ian Bean acts in complex litigation and asset tracing and recovery matters. Laura Clatworthy‘s wide-ranging caseload encompasses disputes involving corporate law, shareholders, digital assets and distributed ledger technology. Hannah Jones, Georgina Fallows and Helen Ripley are also experienced litigators, while Elizabeth Weeks’ January 2024 ‘elevation to partnership could not be more deserved’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Rosenblatt’s very experienced litigation team has a strong commercial focus.’

  • ‘This is a team that is clear and concise in its work - a team that opponents wish was their team!’

  • ‘The Rosenblatt team has an enormous breadth and depth of knowledge and skills.’

  • ‘The perfect litigation team, encompassing a sophisticated understanding of both law and procedure, brought to bear on a deep understanding of the underlying facts, and all leading to loyal and embedded client relationships.’

  • ‘Simon Walton and Ian Rosenblatt are exemplary.’

  • ‘Anthony Field leads by example, ensuring that he is all over a case from the very start to the final appeal.’

  • ‘Tania MacLeod combines phenomenal courtroom nous with exceptional leadership skills. She brings the best out of every lawyer she works with.’

  • ‘Elizabeth Weeks' recent elevation to partnership could not be more deserved. Her legal skills, work ethic and integrity really do set her apart.’

Key clients

  • ED&F Man Capital Markets
  • Berlin Hyp
  • Esken
  • Momenta Group Holdings
  • CRF
  • VTB Capital (in administration)
  • RJ O’Brien
  • Revolution Beauty Group
  • Crystal Amber Fund
  • Synova
  • Bank of Beirut
  • Rontec
  • ITI Capital
  • Hurst Media
  • Vital Management Services
  • Northern & Shell
  • Colome Investment

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tania MacLeod, Simon Walton

Other key lawyers

Anthony Field, Ian Bean, Laura Clatworthy, Hannah Jones, Georgina Fallows, Helen Ripley, Elizabeth Weeks, Ian Rosenblatt, Madeleine Binkley