Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s practice covers a broad range of general commercial disputes, and has particular expertise in civil fraud and cyber related issues, acting for domestic and international clients. Group head Helen Briant has a particular focus on complex commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud, while Jamie De Souza advises start-ups, SMEs, PLCs, and individuals on a diverse range of commercial disputes. Elizabeth Mulley acts for businesses, charities, councils, housing associations and private individuals, and Emily Sharples handles contractual disputes, professional negligence claims and breach of confidence matters as well as fraud and dishonesty claims.
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Work highlights
- Acting on behalf of circa 450 investors in respect of a potentially multi-million-pound fraudulent property scheme which has included obtaining and maintaining a worldwide freezing order.
- Acting on behalf of an international manufacturer of face masks in a circa £36m contract dispute relating to the manufacture and supply of face masks during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
- Acting on behalf of various shareholders in three ongoing multi-million-pound shareholder disputes in Birmingham and London.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Practice head
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Helen Briant