Working as part of Goodwin’s global network, the London litigation team is regularly called upon by international clients. Practice head Oliver Glynn-Jones boasts an active cross-border disputes practice, handling multijurisdictional proceedings. Sarah McAtominey is experienced in investment and post-transactional disputes, with particular expertise in the technology, financial services and private equity sectors. Rebecca Wardle excels in fraud cases, while Alasdair McAlpine focuses on shareholder disputes.
Testimonials
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‘The growing commercial disputes team in the London office of one of the largest US law firms looks set to achieve even greater things over the coming years, bringing strength in depth and outstanding resources to a wide range of commercial disputes.’
‘Calm, clear and committed, Oliver-Glynn Jones is one of the standout commercial litigators in London, with huge experience and sound judgment. Sarah McAtominey is also very fine.’
‘The team are no nonsense. They know their area and get stuck in. Teams are partner-led and it doesn't feel like they are throwing people at cases - just the right amount of people to get the job done while allowing you to feel in control of legal spend. ’
‘Sarah McAtominey is very good - a pleasure to work with. She blends her litigation expertise with a common sense approach. Alasdair McAlpine is a notable associate. He is capable of handling difficult claims and cuts though opponent's cases. He works well with instructing solicitors. ’
‘Top notch for Grade A London work.’
‘Oliver Glynn-Jones is a heavyweight team leader for the biggest courtroom battles. Sarah McAtominey is razor sharp and very committed.’
‘Goodwin is a small team, with a wide variety of high-quality commercial work. The firm benefits from well-established relationships with private equity firms, which leads to a wide variety of work acting for the investment companies. Goodwin is particularly adept at managing this range of different commercial subject matters, with high levels of partner time and communication.’
‘Oliver Glynn-Jones and Rebecca Wardle stand out within the litigation team. Ollie is an extremely hands-on partner, including with counsel interactions, with deep litigation experience that means that his instincts are almost always correct, both in terms of legal outcome and client strategy. Becky is a particularly careful lawyer, with a keen eye for the detail, and who knows exactly what is required in order to support counsel on a case, and when to engage them.’
Key clients
- IFS AB
- Delivery Hero SE
- Mount Cook Land Limited
- 2150 Urban Tech Sustainability Fund I SCSp
- OneCom Group Limited
- GCI Network Solutions Limited
- Cycle Pharmaceuticals Limited
- G Square Healthcare Private Equity LLP
- Smedvig Capital Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for Delivery Hero SE in a multi-million dollar claim against Mastercard Asia/Pacific Asia PTE Ltd concerning a business agreement pursuant to which Delivery Hero was to receive, among other things, a sign on bonus of $40m.
- Acting for Industrial and Financial Systems IFS UK Limited in its breach of contract and warranty claim against the former shareholders of Axios Systems PLC.
- Acting for Mount Cook Land Limited in connection with a claim for £14.5m plus interest brought by STL Global Group Holdings for sums alleged to be owed under a novation agreement.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Oliver Glynn-Jones