England - London • Dispute resolution
Blake Morgan LLP
With 'a deep understanding of all types of commercial disputes', Blake Morgan LLP predominantly acts in high-value and complex litigation. The 'impressive' Sarah Rees is frequently involved in cases with offshore features; Justin Weare is 'one of the best commercial litigators around'; and Alex Shirtcliff has extensive experience in both domestic and international cases. Elevated to partner in May 2023, Conor Daly, who is 'clear, concise and to the point', specialises in commercial litigation and insolvency litigation.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘An excellent team that is led by the impressive Sarah Rees.’
‘A versatile team that is capable of managing complex litigation efficiently and effectively.’
‘Justin Weare is a delight to work with - helpful, down to earth, and focused on the client's needs.’
'Justin Weare is, without question, one of the best commercial litigators around. Strategic, clever and innovative, Justin is consistently able to find multiple solutions to the most intractable problems that his clients face. A star in his field.’
‘Conor Daly is a safe pair of hands, who is clear, concise and to the point.'
‘The team at Blake Morgan has a deep understanding of all types of commercial disputes, allowing them to navigate even the most challenging problems with finesse and precision.'
'With a diverse range of solicitors willing to go the extra mile for any client, the team provides an extraordinary level of client service.'
'Clients can rest assured that, if there is a pragmatic and efficient solution to their dispute, the Blake Morgan team will find it.’
Key clients
- The Kerry Group
- South American Aircraft Leasing
- Transomas
- Transomas Investments
- Awendale Resources
Work highlights
- Acting for Georgian billionaire and former Prime Minister of Georgia, Bidzina Ivanishvili (and members of his family) in their global claims against entities within the Credit Suisse Group.
- Acting for Maxim Chechetkin in a Financial Services and Markets Act claim against global crypto platform, Kraken.
- Acting for Amber Murphy in UK proceedings over the use of the registered trade mark for a series of novels.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarah Rees