The long-standing commercial litigation practice at Gibson & Co Solicitors Ltd excels across the full range of contentious mandates, with notable strength in banking and finance litigation. Acting for private equity investors, financial institutions, landowners and developers, and individuals, the team is described by clients as being ‘head and shoulders above the competition’. Toby Gibson heads the practice and takes point on international banking and corporate disputes, working closely with ‘ferociously bright’ and extensively experienced banking litigator Jane Gibson. Michael Reed has a notable focus on advising trustees, landowners, and asset managers, while Lewis Fairfax's varied caseload encompasses contract disputes, which are also a specialism of solicitor advocate Ashley Shickle, and professional negligence claims.
Testimonials
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‘Gibson & Co boasts remarkable expertise in hard-core commercial litigation, thanks to the leading lights of Toby and Jane Gibson, both former City solicitors who have built a genuine commercial practice in the North East to go toe to toe with the best.’
‘Jane Gibson and Toby Gibson, both tack sharp and hugely experienced, they are devoted to their clients and are an absolute pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Middle East FZE
- Clearcourse Partnership AcquireCo Ltd
Work highlights
- Acted for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Middle East FZE on a cross-border $25m loan dispute.
- Advised Clearcourse, a UK tech company, on the litigation aspects of a number of their acquisitions, such as injunctive proceedings.