Jones Day fields an ‘outstanding group of commercial litigators’, working in tandem with the firm’s corporate, restructuring and insolvency teams to represent clients in multijurisdictional disputes. Practice head Sion Richards ’stands out’, alongside ‘highly intelligent’ Rhys Thomas, who boasts an active cross-border disputes practice. Adam Brown has particular experience in disputes related to restructuring and insolvency, while Daniel Travers represents clients in joint venture and M&A disputes. Gregory Barden is another name to note, along with Sarah Batley, who was promoted to partner in January 2024. Praised by clients for her ’commercial awareness and in-depth knowledge‘, Saoirse O’Reilly is a further key contact.
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‘Adam Brown and Ben Larkin are very astute litigators who are able to traverse multiple areas of law to come up with the most effective strategy for their client. They are exceptionally good in their understanding of complicated and technical legal concepts and they give very careful thought to the appropriate strategy and its implications for trial. The associates were uniformly excellent. Robin Muir was particularly good in his analysis of difficult legal points. Tom Besant and Giulia Joynt showed experience beyond their years in drafting skills and disclosure - both had excellent attention to the factual details of the case.’
‘Ben Larkin is truly excellent. He is a down-to-earth insolvency operator with decades of experience but is also one of the sharpest minds I am aware of in the area. Adam Brown, also at partner level, is fantastic. He has brilliant litigation judgment and is always thinking three steps ahead. If you were putting together the dream team in this area of work, then Adam and Ben would be the first names on the list. Tiani Purton-Clark and George Hill are amazing. Nothing is too much trouble for these clever and impossibly hard-working individuals. I am not aware of a nicer team of people to work with in this sector.’
‘Adam Brown - super smart, tactically brilliant and very nice to deal with. Dan Travers - the perfect modern partner and clearly destined for the very top. Saoirse O'Reilly - an excellent associate. All across the detail and super smart.’
‘Outstanding group of commercial litigators -- Sion Richards stands out, and Adam Brown is also very good. Great team.’
‘Adam Brown is calm under pressure and highly intelligent. Ben Larkin is a brilliant and instinctive litigator.’
‘Adam Brown and Rhys Thomas are superbly bright and perfect choices for big ticket work.’
‘Saoirse O'Reilly and Rhys Jones demonstrate vast commercial awareness and in-depth knowledge and understanding of the case. Saoirse O'Reilly has also inputted excellent drafting and has raised strong technical legal points which have strengthened our position. During calls, Saoirse O'Reilly is able to speak comfortably and clearly on complex matters and has also compiled helpful aides and timelines to assist in the understanding of all matters related to the case. Saoirse O'Reilly takes initiative to quickly handle matters which arise or delegate/divide responsibility to ensure efficient case management. I would highly recommend her - she stands out as an incredibly capable lawyer in her field.’
‘Rhys Thomas is a highly intelligent, thoughtful leader, who inspires confidence because of his grasp of the detail and his ability to devise holistic strategies. Saoirse O'Reilly is a talented and hardworking member of the team who works to ensure she is on top of every aspect of her cases.’
Key clients
- Geoff Rowley and Tony Wright of FRP Advisory Trading Limited as Joint Liquidators of BHS Limited, BHS Group Limited, Davenbush Limited and Lowland Homes Limited ("BHS")
- MasterCard International Incorporated
- Geoff Carton-Kelly of FRP Advisory as additional liquidator of CGL Realisations Limited
- First Curaçao International Bank N.V.
- United World Holding Limited
- Kyndryl UK Limited
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Daniel Travers
Jones Day
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sion Richards