The ‘formidable’ practice at Taylor Wessing LLP acts for large UK and international organisations on leading commercial disputes, regularly handling complex, multijurisdictional matters. Andrew Howell is the head of the disputes and investigation practice, with expertise in the financial and professional services sectors, as well as professional negligence. ’Unique lawyer‘ Katie Chandler has ’outstanding legal skills, fully understands the client’s needs and has a good sense of humour‘, and is noted alongside ’out of the box thinker‘ Richard Viegas. At associate level, ’superb’ Lucy Waddicor is noted.
Testimonials
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‘Stuart Broom s a very result oriented solicitor. He was the lead partner of our case. He was very fast in his replies. He and the team always delivered in a timely manner.'
‘They're a formidable team who understands what is needed and what is necessary. Their presence on a deal is always reassuring because the team's collaborative knowledge and skill sets make them the best at what they do.’
‘We recently moved to Taylor Wessing - our experience has been a happy one.’
‘Richard Viegas is exceptional. A lateral, out of the box thinker, who is nimble and completely on top of the case, available 24/7. We are lucky to be working with Richard. He 'gets' commercial, has excellent business acumen, thinks ahead, and in my opinion, one of the best litigators in London.'
- 'Lucy Waddicor is superb. She has granular knowledge of matters at hand and is always on the ball. She gave us great confidence and is a wonderful person to work with.’
‘We are regularly working with Taylor Wessing on a global scale. This matter involved the London team - they are client oriented, hands on, know the industry and fully understand the client's needs. Highly recommended!’
‘Katie Chandler is a unique lawyer - outstanding legal skills, fully understands the client's needs and has a good sense of humour! Katie and her team have assisted us in very difficult negotiations - Katie knows how to fight for her clients!’
Key clients
- MUSST Holdings
- Mr Zafar Khan (former CFO of Carillion plc)
- Konkola Copper Mines Plc
- Sidawi v Rawi
- Ericsson
- Grant Thornton
- Sowareen
Work highlights
- Acting for Mr Zafar Khan in relation to an investigation by the Enforcement Division of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) into the affairs of Carillion plc.
- Acted for Konkola Copper Mines plc, the second defendant, in the long running and well publicised environmental group litigation brought by 3,690 residents of the Chingola district of Zambia.
- Acting for MUSST Holdings in its successful claims for breach of contract against leading hedge fund Astra Asset Management.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Howell