Hogan Lovells International LLP
Hogan Lovells International LLP is instructed by both claimants and defendants in professional negligence cases. The firm handles numerous large and highly complex multi-jurisdictional matters, and is well respected for its expertise in relation to pension schemes. These are a particular area of strength for practice head, Nicholas Heaton. Angela Dimsdale Gill is experienced in acting for both claimants and defendants, and is routinely instructed in matters which with the potential to cause serious reputational damage. Matthew Bullen is experienced in advising clients in relation to claims involving alleged negligent pensions administration services, while counsel Nathan Sherlock handles a range of pension scheme and trust fund disputes.
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- ‘Outstanding expertise and very charming and decent people. Always a real pleasure to deal with.’
- ‘Hogan Lovells deals with a wide range of professional negligence cases, many of which involve large sums at risk as well as potential damage to reputation. Working with the team at Hogan Lovells, I have found their approach to be focused, professional and practical.’
- ‘Angela Dimsdale Gill has extensive experience in acting on professional negligence cases, whether for the claimant or the defendant. Angela is widely recognised as a leading figure in this field. Matthew Bullen also has wide experience in this field, as has Nathan Sherlock.’
- ‘ The Hogan Lovells pensions team prides itself on being involved in the most complex matters, which is undoubtedly true.’
- ‘Nicholas Heaton is fantastic. Technically superb, he is equally adept with the detail and the big picture, and never loses sight of what the client wants and what capital the other side might make of certain litigation decisions. Angela Dimsdale-Gill is a doughty opponent and will fight her client's case tenaciously, while Matthew Bullen is bright and energetic.’
- ‘Exceptional partner commitment and tremendous attention to detail.’
- ‘Matthew Bullen is the most hard-working and committed solicitor I know.’
- ‘The team is comprised of very good litigators, who have great experience dealing with professional negligence cases, and a particular specialisation in relation to professional negligence in a pensions context. Angela Dimsdale Gill is vastly experienced, having handled some of the biggest and high-profile pension disputes in the past couple of decades.’
Key clients
- ENRC
- BAT Industries
Work highlights
- Acting for ENRC in the precedent-setting and widely reported proceedings against its former solicitors, Dechert LLP, former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard, and the UK Serious Fraud Office.
- Representing BAT in high-profile $800m auditor negligence claims against PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
- Advising the trustee of a UK pension scheme in relation to potential negligence claims against a major international law firm valued in excess of £600m.
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Hogan Lovells US LLP
Matthew Bullen focuses on pensions and trusts litigation. He has considerable experience in handling large and complex disputes, both domestic and multi-jurisdictional, as well as conducting investigations on matters that raise regulatory issues or which may result in litigation. His cases frequently involve insolvency or public law elements. In recent years he has worked particularly intensively on moral hazard regulatory actions, both for targets of regulatory action and trustees.
Hogan Lovells US LLP
Nicholas leads the 'excellent, top-notch' competition litigation practice in London. His extensive experience litigating before the High Court and the Competition Appeals Tribunal enables him to represent clients in a wide range of industries, from financial and industrial to transport and technology. Nicholas is a commercial litigator and a recognized leader in the fields of Antitrust and Competition Litigation, Pensions litigation and Professional liability litigation. His depth of experience gives Nicholas a true understanding of client's issues.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nicholas Heaton