Linklaters LLP regularly acts for both businesses and public bodies in complex commercial judicial reviews. Further to this, the team is also strong on procurement challenges. The highly experienced Tom Cassels focusses on high-stakes public and competition disputes. Cassels heads the team alongside Alison Wilson, who focusses on contentious financial regulation matters. Alexander Fawke is another prominent member of the team, who frequently handles disputes involving the government, including judicial reviews of government decisions and economic regulations. Fawke has experience advising clients across different sectors, such as energy, transport, and telecoms.
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‘Tom Cassells runs a highly respected practice and works with top KCs to get a definitive answer.’
'They take time to understand the client's business, concerns, and objectives and then bring a deep legal and, importantly, wider business knowledge to obtain the best possible outcome.'
- 'The firm as a whole is very collegiate and collaborative. There are able to bring in specialist advice and views on individual strands within issues. It gives confidence that you will achieve the best possible outcome.'
- 'They have the gravitas to command the respect and agreement of the board.’
'Alexander Fawke and Tom Cassels are standout lawyers in the team.'
'They are very approachable. Advice is always practical and takes into account the wider context.'
Key clients
- Teneo Financial Advisory Limited
- Bulb Energy
- Experian Limited
- Privacy International
- Hg Capital LLP
- Intas Pharmaceuticals Limited
- Accord Healthcare Limited
- Shawbrook Bank Limited
- Annington Property Limited
- Camelot UK Lotteries Limited
- Home Builders Federation
- The Football Association Premier League Limited
- National Grid
- Rothesay Life Plc
Work highlights
- Acting for Annington Property Limited in its multi-billion pound judicial review of the Ministry of Defence’s attempt to regain property rights over 38,000 properties.
- Acting for Camelot in relation to the competition for the Fourth National Lottery License, valued at over £3.6bn.
- Advising on matters relating to the administration of Bulb and the sale of Bulb to the Octopus Energy Group.
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Alison Wilson, Tom Cassels