Regarded for its ‘exceptional’ expertise, Stevens & Bolton LLP’s commercial litigation team boasts knowledge spanning the life sciences, technology, energy, and insurance sectors and advises on a range of corporate commercial disputes. The ‘outstanding’ Sarah Murray leads the Guildford-based practice with a wealth of experience in cross border litigation and arbitration. Michael Frisby is regarded for his risk management advice, with an international focus across sectors such as manufacturing, construction, and engineering, while Catherine Penny has expertise in a variety of contractual disputes, specifically life sciences matters and corporate deal claims, including earn out disputes.
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‘A team of lawyers who make every effort to assist their client regarding extremely complex litigation. All are supportive to me regarding aspects of which I have had no previous experience.’
‘David Steinberg has remained supportive. Particularly astute regarding Litigation of Company Liquidation & Associated Litigation. Catherine Penny provided constant support & knowledge of the matters in hand. Robert Scudamore with an ongoing skill in drafting contentious proceedings. Teja Pisk followed Robert above in same style.’
‘I can only give positive comments on my overall experience with Stevens & Boltons.’
‘I have dealt with Catherine Penny at a partner level, and with Teja Pisk at an associate level. All of whom showed an outstanding level of professionalism, attention to detail and very clear communication. The mix of all is something I have rarely seen.'
‘The expertise held by Stevens & Bolton (Commercial Litigation) is exceptional. For a relatively small team, they have a very high profile due to the effort that they make to attend and develop international relationship. They are an excellent firm to collaborate with and we have first-hand experience of that. They give the clients a real sense of reassurance.’
‘Sarah Murray is outstanding and makes a real effort to build relationships and support the whole of her team. Other stand out individuals at the firm are James Evison, Michael Frisby and Catherine Penny.’
‘The team is collegiate and streamlined, with associates actively running cases and partners providing helpful strategic input. They regularly attend conferences and are keen to keep on top of and discuss recent legal and commercial developments, particularly in the crypto sphere. They are very client friendly and personable and work hard, focusing on what the client wants.’
‘Knowledgeable regarding our business, responsive to requests, provide clear responses.’
Key clients
- Papa Johns
- ParentPay (Holdings) Ltd
- Philips Respironics California LLC
- Samsung Electronics (UK) Ltd
Work highlights
- Acting for a professional services firm in a contractual dispute with an international network, involving an LCIA arbitration claiming damages in the region of €460m.
- Advising a private estate on a multi-million-euro civil fraud claim relating to investments in South America.
- Acting for a Belgian company and associated companies in a £20m claim for fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of warranty and breach of directors’ duties concerning a substantial business purchased during the Covid 19 pandemic.
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Sarah Murray