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Trowers & Hamlins LLP

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'Every bit the equal of the market's largest and most well-known firms', Trowers & Hamlins LLP routinely acts in heavyweight commercial disputes, commercial claims involving public sector bodies, and Middle East-related work. The team has also experienced growth in contentious insolvency work, financial services sector-related commercial judicial reviews; and the commercial side to employment disputes. Lucy James is 'a Titan of the commercial litigation world'; Alex Burton focuses on complex, cross-border disputes; Navinder Grover typically acts in corporate disputes, frauds and insolvency-related matters; and Charlotte Clayson assists with high-value commercial and public law disputes. James Lancaster is an experienced managing associate.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Every bit the equal of the market's largest and most well-known firms in terms of resources, calibre of clients, quality of legal output, and market presence.’

  • ‘The team works collaboratively and effectively.’

  • 'Lucy James is a Titan of the commercial litigation world; Michael Rhode is a leading practitioner, who is also a strategic master; Alex Burton is perceptive and responsive; and Simon Banks is reliable, smart and hardworking.’
  • ‘Navinder Grover - great communication skills and a seasoned negotiator.’

  • ‘Navinder Grover is solutions oriented and tenacious.

  • ‘The team is focused and aims to get the best for the client.'

  • 'All the team members are diligent and approachable.’

  • 'Emily Sharples - efficient and really gets into the detail of the case.’

Key clients

  • InHealth Intelligence
  • Harlow District Council
  • ICL 5
  • Caramel Sales
  • Advanced Multi-Technology for Medical Industry (Hitex)
  • Sayacorp

Work highlights

  • Acting for a public sector client in a potential follow-on damages claim, which concerns price manipulation.
  • Acts on behalf of 13 charitable trusts, in relation to potential negligence claims against the principal employer of a pension scheme, its professional advisers, and the trustee of the pension scheme.
  • Acts for InHealth Intelligence in a procurement claim against NHS England.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Lucy James

Other key lawyers

Alex Burton, Navinder Grover, Charlotte Clayson, James Lancaster, Cara Gillingham, Laura Pennells, Michael Rhode, Andrew Reid, Edward Rees, Dylan Milner-Stopps, Jamie De Souza, Emily Sharples, Harriet Heber