Shoosmiths LLP covers the full range of commercial disputes from its Manchester office, with dedicated experts in corporate and post M&A disputes, banking, and insurance sector disputes. ‘Extremely experienced litigator’ Jonathon Crook is another key figure on the team, focusing on the financial services sector. Principal associate Sylwena Sempa acts on the pensions and employment litigation sub-team of the practice. Former practice head Kath Livingston left the firm in May 2023.

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Testimonials

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‘One of the best teams of commercial litigators in the country, not just the North West of England.’
‘Richard Marshall is hugely experienced. Very adept and capable in litigation. Sticks to his guns and will always goes the extra mile for his clients.
'Matthew Brown is very bright and thorough. Nothing is likely to get past him.’
‘This is a diverse team of exceptional and world class lawyers who go above and beyond for all their clients big and small. The team are always responsive and have a strong depth of knowledge, breadth of expertise and range of experience that I think is unsurpassed by other firms. Their work repeatedly impresses me, they have exceeded my expectations on multiple occasions, and their personal approach upended what I had expected of a large law firm.'
‘Everyone I have worked with at Shoosmiths, and this has been a number of their partners and associates over several years, has been outstanding in their knowledge and professionalism. They have been extremely supportive through stressful and complex problems.’
‘A depth of expertise and knowledge and a collaborative approach to matters with a high level of professionalism.’

Key clients

French Connection Limited
Everbridge Holdings Limited and Everbridge Inc
Euro Garages Limited
Continuum Financial Services LLP
Property Alliance Group Limited / MB Vacant Property Solutions
ABN AMRO
Amway / Alticor Inc
AmTrust Europe Limited
Hoover Limited
BGL Insurance
Domain Transport Limited

Work highlights

Acting for Everbridge Holdings Limited and Everbridge Inc in defence of a substantial US$60 million Commercial Court claim involving allegations of delayed issue of shares and losses caused by fluctuations in share value.
Acting for AmTrust Europe Limited in defence of a £17 million claim relating to defective cladding and fire stopping.
Continued involvement in national teams representing: |PSB UK Limited via |insurers Chubb at the Grenfell Tower Public Inquiry|; ||a variety of private clients involved in |Mobile Telephone Voicemail Interception claims.