McGuireWoods London LLP‘s ’litigation team is extremely knowledgeable and practical when it comes to cases’. The practice is experienced in cross-border commercial and corporate litigation, particularly in relation to the technology, energy, banking, insurance, and life sciences sectors. International dispute resolution specialist Simon Hems acts in litigation concerning the renewable energy, maritime, insurance recovery, and offshore oil and gas sectors, in addition to general commercial disputes. William Boddy assists with fraud-related, multi-jurisdictional commercial disputes and Chloe Steele is praised by clients as ‘outstanding’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team is very impressive and provides an excellent service to the firm's international client base.’

  • ‘The litigation team is extremely knowledgeable and practical when it comes to cases.’

  • ‘Their strength lies in the very personal, bespoke, tailored service they offer across multiple practice areas within the broad umbrella of commercial litigation.’

  • ‘Simon Hems is fantastic. Simon understands the industry and is very pragmatic with his strategy.'

  • ‘Simon Hems understands clients’ goals and challenges and is available at any time.’

  • ‘Simon Hems and the McGuireWoods team are among the very best of litigators in the UK! Clients achieve success under their counsel!’

  • ‘Chloe Steele is outstanding.’

  • ‘Chloe Steele is seriously impressive. Her work is always delivered promptly and goes right to the heart of the issues, often identifying the central point of the case.’

Key clients

  • Genesis Aviation Services
  • Tanner Pharma UK
  • TannerGAP
  • Hooker Furnishings

Work highlights

  • Representing Genesis Aviation Services in multiple aircraft-related claims.
  • Defending Tanner Pharma UK, TannerGAP and others against $200m-plus, multi-jurisdictional proceedings being pursued by FS Medical Services, in relation to the sale of Coronavirus testing kits that were sourced from China for the Department of Health and Social Care.
  • Acting for a global supplier of high-quality furnishings to the hospitality sector, in relation to a breach of contract and misrepresentation claim against Silver Peninsula.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

William Boddy, Simon Hems

Other key lawyers

Chloe Steele