England - London • Dispute resolution
iLaw
'More interested in solutions than simply running the clock', iLaw is traditionally known for its IT and IP credentials, but the boutique law firm additionally specialises in high-stakes, cross-border commercial litigation that frequently comprises fraud and asset recovery work. Department head Mark Culbert is 'a very sensible, commercially-minded litigator'; .Tom Clark is an expert in asset recovery, insolvency litigation and fraud matters; and Jenny Lau focuses on a mixture of High Court litigation and early-stage investigations for potential arbitration proceedings.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Good breadth of sectoral expertise.’
‘Mark Culbert is a very sensible, commercially-minded litigator.’
‘Mark Culbert is a pragmatic senior partner with good subject matter knowledge.'
‘Mark Culbert - clients love his down-to-earth and common-sense approach.’
‘iLaw's team, whilst smaller than many litigation and asset-recovery teams punches above its weight due to Tom Clark's strong leadership.’
‘Tom Clark is exceptional. He has a keen understanding of cross-border asset recovery and works well with litigators in other jurisdictions to maximise recoveries whilst keeping costs under control. Tom gives the client comfort that matters are under control with frequent communication.’
'Jenny Lau has excellent client-management skills and is very practical.’
‘Pragmatic, commercial and human. More interested in solutions than simply running the clock.’
Key clients
- OYO Technology and Hospitality (UK)
- Naked Wine
- Kwik Fit
- Nora Grinberg
- Robert Dyas Holdings
- CleanCo Ventures
- Assensus
- Bovingdon Film Studios
- Berry Farming
- Sambal Shiok!
- Portillion SPV 1
- Agriculture Investments
- Spinview Global
Work highlights
- Assisted Nora Grinberg with her defence of High Court proceedings, brought in relation to her inheritance of shares in her late husband’s family business.
- Representing Assensus Ltd in its High Court claim concerning England’s (reportedly) largest solar farm project.
- Assisting large corporations with portfolios of dispute work, including Robert Dyas Holdings and OYO Technology and Hospitality (UK.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Culbert