Working in tandem with the firm’s global team of litigators, Linklaters LLP represents an impressive clientele of major corporates, banks and government bodies in multijurisdictional disputes. Led by Alison Wilson, the ‘truly exceptional’ team boasts cross-practice capabilities, drawing on the expertise of the corporate and M&A, banking, TMT and energy groups. Tom Cassels has a ’market-leading’ competition practice, and Ben Carroll brings particular expertise in the energy and mining sectors to the firm’s offering. Rory Conway focuses his practice on contentious insolvency matters, while Patrick Robinson handles disputes concerning derivatives, structured products, and private equity sector. ‘Outstanding partner’ Andrew Poulton, who was promoted to the partnership in May 2023, has an active cross-border litigation practice, representing international organisations in disputes with reputational or commercial risk. Harriet Ellis is active in group and class action litigation, and Chris Stevenson is an expert in restructuring and insolvency disputes. Andrew Hughes has experience in High Court and appellate litigation, and regulatory and criminal investigations.
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Testimonials
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‘Chris Stevenson's litigation team is exceptionally bright and responsive and very hard working.’
‘Madeline Chan is very hardworking, precise and able.’
‘The Linklaters team is truly exceptional: for complex, international litigation clients will not find a better team to fight their corner. From the strategy right down to the weeds, the work product is superb.’
‘Marc Harvey - one of the best litigators in London. Marc is a master tactician and always several steps ahead of the opposition. Dan Nutley and Alex Bowsher - both extremely impressive associates: extremely diligent; across all of the detail and very easy to work with.’
‘Tom Cassels is market leading in competition litigation. New recruit, Tom Caldwell brings a lot of experience and is able to deftly pick his way through knotty issues.’
‘I find the Linklaters team to be unique because of the widespread quality which they have in the partner and managing associate ranks. The quality of the practitioners is really strong and consistent across the practice. Most importantly, all the practitioners are really user friendly, easy to work with and responsive. For important matters, they are our first-choice firm.’
‘Andrew Poulton is an absolutely outstanding partner. He has a terrific manner with clients, is extremely commercial and has a formidable intellect. In a crisis there is no one better.’
‘Some great practical support on insolvency work. Standout example is Rory Conway.’
Key clients
- Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
- Telefónica S.A. and Telefonica O2 Holdings Limited
- Independent Petroleum Group Limited (IPG)
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc
- Kelkoo
- (1) Shandong Iron & Steel Group Co. Ltd, (2) Shandong Steel International Investment Limited; (3) Shandong Steel Hong Kong Resources Limited; (4) Shandong Steel HongKong Zengli Limited; (5) Mr Li Quiang
- Capita Group plc (“Capita”)
Work highlights
- Representing the Jardine Matheson Group concerning shareholder dissent actions under section 106(6) of the Bermuda Companies Act, following Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited's acquisition of about 15% of the remaining Jardine Strategic Holdings Limited shares through amalgamation.
- Defended two Telefonica group companies against claims by Phones 4U's administrators, accusing three UK MNOs and their parent companies of colluding to terminate contracts with Phones 4U, leading to its administration.
- Defending Reckitt in two securities litigation cases alleging investor losses due to purportedly false statements or omissions by Reckitt regarding a customer switch strategy from Suboxone tablets to film; one case is a class representative action for declaratory relief, while the other is a conventional multiparty group litigation, acting as a fallback option.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Harriet Ellis
Linklaters LLPPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alison Wilson