Seladore Legal focuses on high-stakes, cross-border disputes, as well as enforcement matters. Notably active in LCIA cases, the specialist disputes boutique houses experts in conflicts arising out of Russia, Ukraine and the CIS. It also assists with cases that require the coordination of legal action in offshore jurisdictions, in support of claims being pursued in England. Simon Bushell regularly acts in significant arbitral proceedings, while Kevin Kilgour represents clients from the technology, telecoms, logistics, banking, and real estate sectors.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Boutique practice with very heavy partner commitment.’

  • ‘Exceptionally experienced and able - offers a standout small-firm flexibility to top-tier disputes.’

  • ‘At the very top of the tree.’

  • ‘Few other firms have such high-quality partners so actively involved in the day-to-day running of cases so as to ensure stellar outcomes.’

  • ‘Led by Simon Bushell, Seladore Legal is a boutique firm that is very responsive and extremely effective.’

Work highlights

  • Acting for the respondent in an LCIA Arbitration, which concerns a contract for the design and commissioning of a metals refinery.
  • Acted for an LNG client in a supply obligation-related dispute with an oil major.
  • Acted for a professional football club in relation to a claim for lost earnings by a former loan player, who alleged that the club was obliged to acquire him permanently.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Simon Bushell

Other key lawyers

Kevin Kilgour, Gary Milner-Moore, Richard Ellison, Jade Hu