Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP draws on its international network to advise on M&A, finance and investment disputes with key cross-border aspects. ‘Exceptional lawyer’ James Barratt excels in commercial disputes in the energy sector, as well as contentious insolvency proceedings. Also active are Neema Dowson-Collins, Sulman Ali Iqbal and Kimberley Taieb. James Kitching has moved to Proskauer Rose LLP.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘James Barratt is an exceptional lawyer - a real leader in his field. James thinks very strategically and is driven to achieve the best outcomes for his clients. He is dedicated and exceptionally committed. Technically excellent, reliable and responsive.’
‘The team is very experienced and able to strategically manage very large cases. The team were very good at managing the overall issues as well as being heavily into the details of the case. Despite it being a large case, the team was kept to a reasonable size and with a lot of continuity over a multi-year engagement.’
‘Their practice is very efficient and they respond quickly.’
‘James Barratt leads a team of professional and highly skilled lawyers. He provides outstanding assistance and has a commercially oriented approach. He is down to earth, approachable, very polite and hardworking.’
‘Depth of knowledge and practical approach. The team work hard to understand the business divers of their clients and provide practical advice and solutions that address these drivers.’
‘James Barratt.’
Key clients
- George Logothetis
- Libra Holdings Limited
- Lomar Corporation Limited
- Lomar Shipmanagement Limited
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Wareham