England - North West • Dispute resolution

DLA Piper

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The commercial litigation practice at DLA Piper offers a cradle-to-grave service across corporate and commercial litigation, acting on shareholder and post M&A disputes, amongst others. Tech-related disputes are another key strength of the team, alongside a heavy involvement in the energy sector. The team acts for an impressive range of clients, including ScottishPower Energy Retail, JD Williams, and Magnus Granath in high-profile defamation proceedings brought by Dr Craig Wright, regarding his claims of being Satoshi Nakamoto, the Bitcoin inventor. ‘Tough, commercially-minded’ Andrew Smith leads the team, supported by ’unflappable, hugely experienced, strategic’ Jonathan Eatough and Charlotte Leith - ‘a joy to work with’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Great strength in depth and close ties with the Liverpool office’

  • ‘Jonathan Eatough is unflappable, hugely experienced, strategic'

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Key clients

  • Jemella Limited (ghd)
  • Fullbrook Thorpe Investments

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Work highlights

  • Acting for Magnus Granath in defending high profile defamation proceedings brought against MG by Dr Craig Wright, who claims to be the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, the inventor of Bitcoin.
  • Acting for South Staffordshire Water plc in the defence of a GBP500,000 breach of contract claim.

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