Noted for its established claimant practice, Hausfeld & Co LLP is increasingly focused on defendant-side litigation. Drawing on its global network, the ‘efficient and effective’ group is well placed to advise on disputes with cross-border elements. Ned Beale is praised as ’smart, sharp and very responsive’ and focuses his disputes practice on the aviation industry, while Lucy Pert excels in commercial disputes, particularly concerning the financial services sector. Lianne Craig strengthens the firm’s international capabilities, frequently advising Spanish clients. Simon Bishop brings a background in financial services to the team, and Jonathan Amior is also recommended. Former practice head John McElroy left to join Fieldfisher in July 202, while Duran Ross left to join Lewis Silkin.
Testimonials
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‘We have worked with Ned Beale. All that is said about Hausfeld team is applicable to Ned as well. On several occasions he offered his support/advice for matters not related to main case. It was as friendly advice, and he didn’t charge for his time. So, working with Ned is as working with old friend. Very easy and comfortable.’
‘Jonathan Amior is down to earth and friendly, yet on top of all the details.’
‘Ned Beale is our main point of contact. He is smart, sharp and very responsive! Would recommend Ned without reservations!’
'Alex Cooper was outstanding. I am a qualified solicitor myself, then working in-house and used Alex as external counsel on a tricky and contentious matter, and they were the ideal choice.’
‘A commercial litigation department that is growing in size, stature and confidence. It is increasingly handling high-profile, high-value matters and achieving great results. Ned Beale is at the forefront of this department and is a major talent to the firm. It has a hard-working environment which is focused on delivering the highest service to its clients. The house style is efficient and effective.’
‘Ned Beale is an outstanding litigator. He has a first-class brain, thinks outside the box, is creative and thinks laterally. One of the rising stars in the profession. He fights his client's corner vigorously - but he is also very flexible and highly adept at changing approach when the facts change. He has excellent judgment and clients and associates like to work and be led by him.'
'Jonathan Amoir - always available and responsive.’
‘Ned Beale. Simply the best litigator out there. My go-to solicitor.'
Key clients
- Serendip LDA, Wind Rose Aviation Company LLC, Overstar SRL
- Trappit
- PJSC Pharmaceutical Firm “Darnitsa”
- Mr Ardeshir Naghshineh
- Park Homes Investments Ltd (JV SPV between Sir Rod Aldridge, founder of Capita, and Mr Ian Stark)
- John Armour
Work highlights
- Advising a private Monaco-based litigation funder who supports a High Court representative action against British Airways PLC and easyJet Airline Company Limited (the Defendants) for compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 which entitles airline passengers to compensation for disrupted flights, commenced in January 2023 seeking a remedy on behalf of persons (with some exceptions) who travelled on flights sold by the Defendants arriving in or departing from the UK between 2016 and 2022.
- Advised on a high-profile LIBOR manipulation claim against a well-known commercial bank, in relation to the Targetfollow property portfolio, which was worth over £1bn at its peak in 2007, on behalf of a client claiming damages for misrepresentation in respect of certain loans and interest rate hedging instruments agreed with BOS in 2007 and 2008.
- Filed and served three claims on behalf of the Ukrainian airline Wind Rose and its lessor Serendip in the Commercial Court to recover the value of a fleet of 13 aircraft stranded in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country in February 2022.
