Commercial litigation: premium

White & Case LLP

Client Satisfaction

Active in international disputes, often involving parallel proceedings in multiple jurisdictions, White & Case LLP provides a global disputes offering. The ‘extremely effective’ team handles large-scale group actions, fraud and bribery claims and JV disputes, as well as enjoying a ’strong reputation’ for disputes in the technology sector. Practice head Lawson Caisley has an established reputation as a leading corporate and commercial litigator. Particularly experienced in contentious restructuring, Charles Balmain is well-versed in cross-border disputes, handling litigation in both the UK and various offshore jurisdictions. Also boasting an active cross-border litigation practice, Swati Tripathi specialises in commercial disputes concerning the aviation sector. Rory Hishon and Jenna Rennie co-lead the technology disputes group, while John Rogerson represents a diverse clientele - including corporates and financial institutions - across the EMEA region. Stephanie Stocker brings particular expertise in energy disputes to the team.

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Testimonials

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‘Strong reputation, particularly in tech-sector disputes.’
‘Rory Hishon is a tireless, strategic litigator.’
‘White & Case LLP is a leading commercial litigation firm and a pleasure to work with. Specifically, I have experienced exceptional client service, industry insights, and unwavering work ethic from both partners and associates. I am always able to count on the firm to provide tailored, creative, and effective solutions to even the most complex legal challenges. We are a global company and require a firm that can work across time zones and legal jurisdictions like we do. White & Case consistently delivers across these metrics in ways that I think few other law firms are capable of. ’
‘We work with a number of outstanding individuals at White & Case, but in particular, Rory Hishon and Jenna Rennie.’
‘I have dealt with a wide range of commercial litigation for White & Case, mergers and acquisition litigation (fraud and breach of warranty), shareholder disputes and commercial fraud, covering a variety of sectors including F1, biotech and internet logistics companies. White and Case has an exceptionally high quality of lawyer, both partners and associates. They are particularly good at dealing with swiftly developing situations, where speedy and creative solutions are required. I believe that, in part, this flexibility derives from recruiting lawyers who could not be described as cookie-cutter magic circle associates, but have a personality and creativity that works very much to the client's advantage.’
‘I would particularly highlight Lawson Caisley, Charles Balmain, Vicky Burton, John Rogerson and Will Corbett-Graham. What they all have in common is deep litigation experience, combined with considerable creativity in approach to difficult cases. So far as counsel involvement is concerned, they know when and how to use counsel to best effect, and - more than most - are an extremely effective team with counsel in developing arguments and strategy.’

Key clients

Vale S.A.
UK Finance
Meta Platforms, Inc.
Adler Group S.A.
Greensill Bank AG
Proman

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