The ‘experienced and reliable litigation team’ at Shoosmiths LLP acts for businesses, financial institutions, non-public sector entities, and private individuals, largely on contractual disputes. David Farnell and Jonathan Mills both lead the team, specialising in high-value, complex finance disputes, often acting for banking and financial service providers. Mill joined the team from Addleshaw Goddard in July 2022.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Knowledgeable team’

  • ‘Shoosmiths have an experienced and reliable litigation team that delivers excellent results for reasonable fees.’

  • ‘We have worked primarily with David Farnell. David made a strong impression by getting efficiently involved in a case and delivered an excellent result.'

Key clients

  • Capita PLC
  • United Group Housing Limited
  • Geo Quarries Limited
  • Paragon Development Finance Limited
  • Pace Properties Limited
  • Shawbrook Bank Limited
  • The Motoring Organisation Limited
  • Bibby Factors Limited
  • Bibby Financial Services Limited
  • Bibby Leasing Limited
  • Bibby Trade Factors Limited

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Farnell, Jonathan Mills