The wide-ranging offering at DLA Piper spans specialist expertise in technology disputes, group litigation, contract management and investigations. Simon Kenyon co-heads the Leeds team, praised for his ‘commercial sense and strategic acumen’ he has a strong track record in cross-border telecoms disputes. Fellow co-head David Young is active across disputes in sectors ranging from logistics to central government. Sohail Ali is versed in the intricacies of Islamic finance disputes. Post-M&A claims and the conducting of company internal investigations are strong suits for Kathryn Ford. Joanna Haigh excels in IT and outsourcing disputes.
Testimonials
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‘Sohail Ali is an excellent lawyer - a top partner in this area; excellent with clients and very knowledgeable.’
‘Simon Kenyon is an excellent partner: outstanding commercial sense and strategic acumen.’
Key clients
- Adobe
- Aer Lingus
Work highlights
- Represented Astra Asset Management in successfully obtaining summary judgment in the High Court against Odin Automobile for the enforcement of a liquidated damages provision in a mandate document.
- Defending a French Law claim brought by Midi France Telecom SAS in the High Court, relating to alleged non-contractual entitlement to damages, or mistakenly paid fees in the alternative.