Bryan Shacklady
Forsters LLP‘Easily a match for the bigger commercial firms in heavyweight commercial litigation’, Forsters LLP acts in complex shareholder litigation, investment claims, professional negligence matters, and corporate and post-transactional litigation. Commercial dispute resolution practice head Benedict Walton is ’an outstanding litigation partner’ and Caroline Harbord regularly leads on complex cross-border and offshore disputes. Andrew Head specialises in international disputes, finance-related cases, class actions, and high-value professional negligence work. The practice further includes Bryan Shacklady, who focuses on cross-border work and shareholder disputes, David Young, an expert in contractual issues and multi-jurisdictional claims involving fraud, and the ‘extremely bright’ Ed Richards.
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- ‘In short, they are excellent. They have extensive legal knowledge, and the ability to communicate and apply such knowledge to the issues at hand.’
‘They have a habit of recruiting associates who have trained at the very best firms. This means that they are able to provide a similar quality of service, while at the same time providing a really close and supportive relationship with the client.’
‘They are easily a match for the bigger commercial firms in heavyweight commercial litigation. They are extremely polite, personable and respond promptly. And they listen to clients and discuss/reason through the issues raised. Clients are extremely pleased with their help and service.’
‘Benedict Walton and Caroline Harbord are excellent. They each bring different strengths and perspectives to cases and how they are handled. Whilst busy, they still keep clients fully informed and make time as necessary to progress matters.’
‘Benedict Walton is an outstanding litigation partner. He rightly trusts his team with the details and focuses on providing close client support and directing the strategy. He has excellent strategic acumen. He also knows which counsel to instruct to get the best result for his clients.’
‘Andrew Head - great strategic thinking and not afraid to get really into the detail. Relaxed under pressure.’
‘Ed Richards is one of the best litigation senior associates around. He is extremely bright, has excellent judgement, and is able to produce top-quality work at speed with zero fuss. All in all, he is a dream to work with.’
‘David Young - very much a partner in waiting.’
Key clients
- Hipgnosis Music (in liquidation)
- Stonegate Farmers
- Clarence Court Eggs
- Thames Valley Eggs (Production)
- Keyforce Trustees
Work highlights
- Acting for Hipgnosis Music in a diversion of business opportunity claim (with a potential value of £2bn-plus) against Hipgnosis Songs Fund, Hipgnosis Song Management, and their former director Merck Mercuriadis.
- Representing Clarence Court Eggs, and two other companies within the Stonegate group, in claims (with a potential value of £100m-plus), which arose from the merger of Clifford Kent Holdings and the Deans Food Group in 2006.
- Successfully acted for Andrey Zernov and Keyforce Trustees in economically significant unfair prejudice proceedings concerning a potentially-controlling shareholding in of one of Russia’s most significant insurance companies.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Benedict Walton
Forsters LLPNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Caroline Harbord
Forsters LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Benedict Walton