‘Willing to go the extra mile’, Preiskel & Co LLP specialises in high-value commercial disputes, as well as matters involving serious fraud. Most of the firm’s cases feature cross-border issues, and the boutique practice also has notable experience in cryptocurrency litigation and TMT-related conflicts. The ’bedrock of the practice’, Robert Dougans, focuses on cross-border litigation. His cases tend to involve fraud elements and he is also experienced in enforcing foreign court judgments in England.
Testimonials
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‘Preiskel has a friendly team that cares about their respective subjects and their clients. Excellent service.’
‘The team is flexible when accommodating the expectations of foreign clients in cross-border disputes, and is willing to go the extra mile to explain English positions that are unfamiliar to foreign lay clients.’
‘The team is very strong in its handling of pre-litigation matters, achieving excellent results for clients in a swift and efficient manner.’
‘Robert Dougans, as head of the practice, leads the way in a strong and capable manner, providing clients with the understanding that their matter is dealt with in a manner that aims to get the results they need.’
‘Robert Dougans is an experienced partner and able solicitor, who has decades of experience in civil fraud, banking and finance and defamation disputes. He continuously attracts excellent work.’
‘Robert Dougans is the bedrock of the practice.’
‘The disputes practice at Preiskel & Co LLP is headed by Robert Dougans, an experienced partner. Robert is an able solicitor who has decades of experience in civil fraud, banking & finance and defamation disputes. He continuously attracts excellent work.’
‘Robert Dougans thinks out of the box to put good teams together. Robert is also one of the few solicitors in England who has a genuinely in-depth knowledge about crypto disputes.’
Key clients
- Bitstamp
- GFH Capital
- Superior Industries
- Barons Financial Services
- Boss Equity
- Munroe Sutton
Work highlights
- Representing Gavin Woodhouse, director of Northern Powerhouse Development, in a clawback claim brought by the administrators following the appointment of administrators over the group.
- Defended a claim brought by Punjab National Bank of India to enforce personal guarantees, in relation to the purchase of a cruise ship.
- Acted for a Ukrainian fuel company in a claim against JetFly, a Romanian refiner, regarding non-delivery of petrol.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Robert Dougans