‘An excellent choice for mid-market commercial work’, Teacher Stern LLP’s team is experienced in contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes. The team regularly handles fraud and misrepresentation actions, and contentious insolvencies. It also acts in insurance, commodities and education disputes, along with construction matters. Rohit Ralleigh, who ‘has a strong and broad understanding of commercial litigation’, joined the team in September 2023 hire from Axiom DWFM. Gillian Crotty joined from Shoosmiths LLP's Belfast office in the summer of 2024. Michelle Mollaghan and former practice co-heads Sarah Emerson and Clare Toomer, left the firm in January, March and June 2024, respectively.
Testimonials
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‘They are sensible, agile, and approachable.’
‘Clients’ time with Teacher Stern is always first-class.’
‘Teacher Stern are an excellent choice for mid-market commercial work.’
‘They have some very experienced litigators who have great client rapport.’
’Rohit Ralleigh is a very good solicitor. He is switched on, clever, responsive, and has a nice touch with clients, who respect the advice and support he gives. He writes straightforward and clear letters, which is a real skill that should not be underrated.’
‘Rohit Ralleigh has a strong and broad understanding of commercial litigation and good tactical instincts.’
‘Rohit Ralleigh has an excellent ability to understand clients and pursue their real objectives.’
‘Rohit Ralleigh is an experienced and skilled operator who shows great commitment to clients.’
Key clients
- The Rind Foundation
- Pozitive Energy
- Various BOS SAM holders
- Designer Group (Designer M&E Services)
- Ebix
- Aviv Holdings
- Carter Backer Winter
- Invescap (Lojj)
- Lineten
- Vape Supplier
- Ape Properties
- Yeoman Preston
- Gravity Global
- BDO
- M J Advisory
- Premier Exports London
- Vindex
- Minerva Recruitment
- Edgewater Group
Work highlights
- Acted for Sandra Ncube in a multi-party and multi-jurisdictional fraud claim, encompassing allegations of fraudulent evasion of tax, misappropriation, and misapplication of the proceeds of fraud, among others.
- Represented 160 consumers in claims against Bank of Scotland (and its subsidiaries) for relief, in respect of a particular type of retail mortgage product known as a shared appreciation mortgage.
- Acted for Alice Goh in a $20m fraud action, arising from an investment involving various jurisdictions and entities.