England - London • Dispute resolution

Preiskel & Co LLP

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Boutique firm Preiskel & Co LLP is well known for handling both cryptocurrency disputes and major High Court litigation, including telecoms sector matters. The firm's dispute resolution department was established in late 2018 by former Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner partner, Robert Dougans, who 'thinks outside the box to get the best result'.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The firm has a variety of very interesting disputes. They are often able to get results without having to resort to bringing claims.’

  • 'The firm has the personal touch and achieves excellent results for clients.'

  • ‘Robert Dougans brings decades of experience with him.'

  • ‘Robert Dougans is immensely knowledgeable and experienced.'

  • ‘Robert Dougans has excellent client rapport, and makes effective use of Counsel to deliver cost-effective, but quality, representation to his clients.'

  • 'Robert Dougans is very knowledgeable about the enforcement of foreign judgments and awards.

  • ‘Robert Dougans thinks outside the box to get the best result. At the same time he is not afraid to tell a client what they need to hear (but may not wish to.)'

  • ‘Preiskel's billing is extremely considerate. It punches above its weight and handles excellent, high-value crypto and banking work.’

Key clients

  • Bitstamp
  • GFH Capital
  • Simwood eSMS
  • Superior Industries
  • Barons Financial Services
  • Boss Equity

Work highlights

  • Acting in a cryptocurrency fraud.
  • Defending Superior Industries against a claim by Punjab National Bank of India to enforce guarantees in a banking matter.
  • Acting in a dispute regarding the licensing of Covid vaccines.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Robert Dougans