Elite US firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP is known for its ‘exceptional team of litigators for the largest cases’ – the team has a track record of work on landmark disputes for multinational companies and major domestics, handling contentious matters concerning M&A, joint ventures, shareholder agreements, and directors’ duties. Kate Davies KC leads the team that consists of David Kavanagh KC, ’one of the best litigators in the City of London’, ‘heavyweight litigator’ David Edwards and Bruce Macaulay, who ’stands out for his fantastic judgement and cool, calm presence’. Daniel Gal KC is noted.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘I rate David Edwards highly - he is smart, cool, calm and collected. An effective ally and a gracious opponent. I have worked on cases with him and against him for 15 years and he is quality.’
‘Skadden continue to have an exceptional team of litigators for the largest cases.'
‘Bruce Macaulay stands out for his fantastic judgement and cool, calm presence - just a delight to work with and incredibly effective on behalf of his clients.'
‘David Kavanagh KC is one of the best litigators in the City of London. Now focusing on doing his own advocacy in international arbitrations. Bruce Macaulay is an exceptional lawyer and brilliant analyst of the correct tactics to adopt in a case. Very good with clients and very personable.'
‘Daniel Gal leads an impressive international team which work seamlessly. Their team work and co-ordination is very impressive.’
‘Daniel Gal - first class application of academic brilliance to commercial reality and pragmatism.’
‘They are very user friendly and commercial. They are able to give excellent advice which is aware of the commercial environment but still lands the key points.’
‘David Edwards gives you complete confidence that you are in safe hands. He's extremely responsive and user-friendly for such a heavyweight litigator.’
Key clients
- Sequana SA
- Renaissance Financial Holdings Limited
- UCP Plc
Work highlights
- Secured a significant victory in the UK Supreme Court on behalf of French paper company Sequana S.A. and the former directors of one of its subsidiaries, AWA.
- Representing the trustees of five purpose trusts which are defending complex multi-jurisdictional proceedings before the Bermuda, Hong Kong and US courts. The claims are for approximately $30 billion.
- Representing an ultra-high net worth individual, philanthropist and related corporate entities in relation to litigation in the Cayman Islands and BVI. The litigation relates to investments made by our client in excess of $500 million and is multi-jurisdictional in nature.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kate Davies KC