England - London • Dispute resolution
Simons Muirhead Burton
Headed by managing partner and experienced commercial litigator, Razi Mireskandari, Simons Muirhead Burton‘s commercial disputes practice has 'an excellent awareness of litigation risks and opportunities'. The group also comprises Stephen Shotnes, a specialist in the forensic and evidential aspects of litigation, and Antony Perlmutter, who is 'head and shoulders above most of his peers'. Within the consultant ranks, Peter Gould heads a commercial litigation unit that focuses on high-value claims, and Dina Shiloh is another experienced commercial litigator.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The team's work is very reliable - seamless communication and very good analytical skills.’
- ‘Antony Perlmutter is head and shoulders above most of his peers.'
- ‘Antony Perlmutter's acute tactical skills are matched by a superb knowledge and experience of litigation, which he uses to his clients' best advantage without ever losing sight of the fact that it is their interests that are paramount.'
‘David Phillips is able to understand the issues quickly - friendly attitude, while still being able to approach matters factually.'
‘David Phillips is able to grasp the key points of a case.'
‘The greatest asset this team have is its ability to work as a team.'
'Its ethos is client care, which is added to an excellent awareness of litigation risks and opportunities.’
Key clients
- Centre Films
- Maxima Creditor Resolutions
- A11Y
Work highlights
- Acting for an estate agency business in a £12m-plus claim concerning breach of directors' duties.
- Acting for a HNW individual in a £10m claim against former solicitors.
- Acting for a group of film companies in a claim concerning distribution rights.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Razi Mireskandari