England - London • Dispute resolution
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP 'has the resources to conduct heavy litigation effectively'. The London disputes group routinely acts in high-stakes matters involving the finance, technology and innovation, and energy and infrastructure sectors. London practice leader Simon Willis is a commercial disputes specialist, who is 'exceptionally good at managing cases and advising on strategy'; and Mark Beeley predominantly focuses on international arbitration, yet also maintains a significant cross-border disputes practice in the English courts. The next line of key practitioners includes commercial litigation partners Amanda Voss, Adam Rizzo and recently-promoted Sarah Stockley, as well as experienced senior associate Marcus Holmstroem.
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Testimonials
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‘Orrick's lawyers provide an unusually thorough service and have enviable legal expertise.’
‘Simon Willis is an exceptional partner. He has a fantastic understanding of the law and is exceptionally good at managing cases and advising on strategy.’
‘Simon Willis is an experienced litigator who conducts cases calmly, methodically and very effectively.'
‘Simon Willis has a wealth of experience and expertise, especially in relation to issues of company law and shareholder litigation.’
‘Simon Willis and Amanda Voss make a formidable team.’
‘This is a large firm, which as a result has the resources to conduct heavy litigation effectively.’
Key clients
- Connexin
- Ernst & Young
- Global Processing Services (UK)
- KPMG
- MetalNRG
- Optimares
- Petroserv Marine
- Sunset Financials
Work highlights
- Acting for KPMG in relation to the insolvency of Carillion, which collapsed in January 2018 and entered into liquidation with debts of £1.5bn.
- Acting for Ernst & Young in a claim by HMRC for alleged misrepresentations made, which was in relation to a settlement agreement entered into within the framework of HMRC's Employee Benefit Trust Settlement Opportunity.
- Representing listed company Metal NRG in relation to a web of of interrelated claims against a former director, who engaged in self-interested dealing.
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Practice head
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Simon Willis