Colin Gibson
FieldfisherLed by Colin Gibson, the ‘responsive, dedicated and brilliant’ dispute resolution team at Fieldfisher remains a go-to choice for litigation involving Eastern Europe and Central Asia. The practice demonstrates particular prowess in shareholder disputes and disputes arising from M&A. Donna Goldsworthy is adept at handling high-value cases, often working on a cross-border basis. James Lewis focuses on disputes related to supply, corporate structures and M&A, with expertise in the finance, energy and technology sectors. Other names to note include Nicola Sewell and Laura Parnell. Seasoned banking and finance litigator John McElroy joined the firm from Hausfeld & Co LLP in July 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘I have worked extensively with Shiv Haria-Shah, whose criminal law background gives him a different perspective on and skill in civil law disputes. He is extremely personable, and his clients trust him implicitly.’
‘Fieldfisher have great strength in depth. The lawyers in their team not only have sound commercial judgment but also provide excellent legal analysis. They also have an excellent outreach programme, reflecting their commitment to diversity. Kit Jarvis - a star practitioner. He consistently provides sound legal and commercial advice. Hannah Piper - incredibly dedicated to her clients and their cases. Leaves no stone unturned. Shiv Haria-Shah - provides faultless legal analysis. Laura Parnell - extremely hardworking. Goes the extra mile.’
‘Hannah Piper and Asa Buchanan were extremely responsive, diligent, thorough and effective in dealing with my case.’
‘Fieldfisher London team was extremely helpful every step of our cooperation on big-scale litigation. Responsive, dedicated and brilliant. I have had a pleasure of working with Donna Goldsworthy and her team. Donna was excellent, very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’
‘The team were exemplary in their conduct. They really gave us the sense of a unified front. We had an all-female team, which gave a great dynamic.’
‘Tracey Wright was immediately impressive. Highly competent and strategic from the outset. We ultimately rang rings around opposing counsel, I put this down to Traceys overarching strategy, and in no small part, managing the expectations and emotions of myself and my partner. Choosing Fieldfisher and Tracey was a great decision, especially when we had the comparison of the opposing legal team who were from one of the world's largest legal firms.’
‘I worked with Natalie Quinlivan. I found her to be both an intelligent and sensible solicitor, who provides solid legal advice to her clients. I would certainly recommend her to clients.’
‘Hannah Piper is all over the detail and drives a case forward.’
Key clients
- Mr Igor Kolomoisky (Privat Bank dispute)
- Atalaya Mining PLC
- Compound Photonics Group Limited
- Deep Sky Leasing
- Suzy Rowe; Hazel Peppercorn
- EQTEC Plc
- Mikhail Rabinovich
- Shan-E-Abbas Ashary and various other directors of KES Power Ltd
- Former Director of Cayman-based Hedge Fund
Work highlights
- Acting for Igor Kolomoisky in claims by PrivatBank in respect of a $2.6bn claim, which went to trial for 13 weeks between June and November of 2023 and judgement is awaited.
- Acting for ultra-high-net-worth individual Mikhail Rabinovich and two related companies which are defendants to a $14bn fraud and conspiracy claim brought by imprisoned Russian oligarch Ziyavudin Magomedov.
- Representing a number of subsidiaries of Deep Sky aviation leasing group in relation to aviation insurance claims amounting to $600m arising out of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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John McElroy
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Colin Gibson