Michelmores LLP has a strong track record of acting on the full spectrum of high-value corporate and commercial disputes, frequently involving cross-border, regulatory, reputation management and insurance dimensions. Praised as a ‘standout individual and a fantastic communicator’, Jonathan Kitchin leads the practice and is noted for his expertise in financial services litigation, while Sara Chisholm-Batten handles fraud cases and international enforcement mandates. Charles Courtenay focuses on intellectual property and technology disputes, and Jayne Clemens represents clients in reputation management cases. Other key contacts in the group include Andrew Oldland KC and Alice Daniels, who handle trusts disputes and fraud mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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‘Wide ranging experience in the media sector.’
‘Michelmores provide pragmatic advice, always taking into account the pressures and outcomes sought by our internal stakeholders to give us the best possibility of achieving an acceptable/satisfactory outcome.’
‘Jonathan Kitchin is a standout individual and a fantastic communicator. Always calm and measured under pressure and constantly goes above and beyond to do his utmost to ensure a satisfactory outcome.’
‘The firm's attorneys are very experienced and work well together to achieve the best possible result for the client. I have been impressed with their attention to detail and their ability to be proactive to issues as opposed to reactive.’
‘A team that can fight toe to toe with London litigation practices.’
‘Jayne Clemens is not afraid to roll her sleeves up and get really stuck into the detail of a case.’
‘Jonathan Kitchin has a great feel for the overall dynamics of a case.’

Key clients

Ziaullah Chishti
Forestry Commission
Daily Mail and General Trust PLC
Pennon Group PLC
Octopus Real Estate
Ocean Fish Group
Peter Jones Investment Group
Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing Ltd
Legal Aid Agency
SchoolsCompany Trust
Sycurio (previously Semafone)
Centek / Madison Group (US)
Burbage Realty Limited

Work highlights

Managing corporate, commercial, insurance coverage and HSE, CMA or FCA regulatory investigations for national businesses and entrepreneurs based in and out of region.
Representing IntelSat across multiple jurisdictions, heavily engaged in private wealth disputes with an offshore dimension, acting in a $50m joint venture dispute connected to the CIS region, a $250m fraud claim relating to an investment in Africa and a high profile US/UK reputation management matter.