England - London • Dispute resolution
Ashurst
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Ashurst has an ‘excellent litigation team’ that specialises in acting on complex commercial disputes, with litigation spanning ESG, data privacy, group litigation, and crypto matters. The ’Rolls Royce commercial litigation team’ is led by Jon Gale, notably acting on one of the largest claims related to the high-profile Trucks cartel case. ‘Star of the future’ Sophie Law is a key senior associate in the team, and is integral to the development of the firm’s commercial litigation practice, particularly in the areas of data breach and ESG litigation.
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‘Rolls Royce commercial litigation firm.’
‘Tom Duncan is unflappable and highly efficient.
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Key clients
- Imperial Brands PLC
- Punter Southall Group Limited
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Work highlights
- Leading the defence for Imperial Brands PLC in relation to a claim brought by over 10,000 tobacco farmers and their families in Malawi concerning: in tort – for negligence and conversion; and in restitution – for unjust enrichment.
- Represented Crypton in a High Court claim against Blockchain SA and several other Defendants concerning a cryptocurrency trading platform. The claim was for infringement of copyright in Crypton's software as well as various other causes of action such as breach of confidence; breach of fiduciary duty; and dishonest assistance and unlawful means conspiracy.
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