The commercial litigation practice at DLA Piper is particularly noted for its strength in civil fraud and energy work. Multijurisdictional, complex disputes are a strength of the team, which is also skilled at handling product liability and ESG class actions. Practice head James Carter is praised for ‘superb case handling and great client management’, and acts on many of the complex energy disputes undertaken by the practice. Jamie Curle is a ’star litigation partner’ who specialises in financial services and consumer goods mass claims, while Jean‑Pierre Douglas‑Henry has ‘great intellect and strategic ability’. Other key figures include ’brilliant litigator with great client skills’ Charles Allin, and ‘truly excellent litigator’ Tom Laidler.
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‘Good depth and range.’
‘Jamie Curle is a star litigation partner. Excellent judgment and strategy. Charles Allin has an eye for detail and is strong on the law. ’
Key clients
- Telereal Trillium
- Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Car UK Limited
Work highlights
Advising Telereal Trillium in defending a complex commercial litigation claim brought by British Telecommunications Plc (BT), in respect of a 30-year deal entered into by the parties in 2001 which involved Telereal acquiring BT's telephone exchange property portfolio for c.£2.3 billion and leasing it back to BT.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
James Carter
Other key lawyers
Jamie Curle; Jean‑Pierre Douglas‑Henry; Charles Allin; Tom Laidler