The commercial litigation team at Squire Patton Boggs routinely acts for clients active in the retail, food and drink, manufacturing, and automotive industries, in contractual, product liability, recall, and delay claims. The team also has expertise in IT and tech disputes as well as defamation cases and pension disputes. Practice head Ellie Pinnells, who joined the team in May 2024, excels in competition follow on damages claims, and Ian Skinner has notable expertise in professional negligence claims, while Mariyam Harunah advises domestic and international companies on the full range of reputational matters. Simon Garbett departed to Mills & Reeve LLP and, in September 2024, Victoria Callicott joined the practice from Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP.
Testimonials
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- 'The SPB team have very quickly built an in-depth understanding of our business. They have been able to support effectively on a broad range of issues relating to reputation management - a key consideration in our business - both large and small and in doing so become a vital part of our legal support team.'
- 'Mariyam Harunah and the team have always been flexible and responsive with the way they have worked with us. They have worked effectively with other advisers to ensure that their advice and output remains aligned with the wider needs and objectives of the business.'
Key clients
- Citron Hygiene (UK) LLP
- Molson Coors
- Steris Corporation
- SSGC Limited
- Coventry Chemicals Limited
- NFP
- Representative Beneficiary of the Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme
Work highlights
- Acted for a representative member of the Parker and Sanford section of the Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme in a claim brought by the trustee seeking clarification from the High Court as to member benefit entitlements.
- Acting for Citron Hygiene UK LLP in a breach of restrictive covenant and misuse of confidential information claim and applied for an interim injunction to prevent unlawful conduct.
- Acting for Steris Corporation in a breach of contract claim.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ellie Pinnells