England - London • Dispute resolution
McGuireWoods London LLP
Delivering 'an unflappable service', McGuireWoods London LLP is best known for international, high-stakes litigation; and the disputes team is experienced in a range of industries, including energy, banking, life sciences and technology. In addition to general commercial disputes, Simon Hems specialises in the offshore oil and gas, renewable energy and maritime sectors, as well as insurance recovery work; and William Boddy routinely acts in complex, multi-jurisdictional disputes that involve allegations of fraud. Recently-raised partner Chloe Steele is 'a trusted advisor'.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Reliable, responsive and very professional.’
‘Chloe Steele is a trusted advisor to clients.’
‘Great and efficient service.'
'Impressive ability to cope with and manage turnaround times that are difficult to meet - an unflappable service.’
‘Very efficient and able to handle quick turnaround timescales, without any loss of intellectual input.'
'All instructions are carefully prepared, even when times are tight, and fully thought through.'
'What is most helpful is the fact that they offer reasoned solutions and outcomes to the issues in dispute, and the questions posed by the client and the foreign court in question.’
Key clients
- Genesis Aviation Services
- Tanner Pharma UK
- TannerGAP
- 14th Street Capital
Work highlights
- Representing Genesis Aviation Services in multiple claims concerning aircraft losses, further to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
- Defending complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings against Tanner Pharma UK, TannerGAP and others (pursued by FS Medical Services in relation to the sale of coronavirus testing kits that were sourced from China for the DHSC).
- Successfully led an international team that acted for 14th Street Capital in a cross-border insolvency matter, including appointing administrators over defaulting debtor Afin Technologies.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
William Boddy, Simon Hems