Praised for providing ‘tactically astute advice that takes the commercial context into account’, DLA Piper’s litigation and arbitration team offers comprehensive support for a range of disputes spanning banking, engineering, industrials, transport, life sciences and technology. Richard Norman heads up the team and has a proven track record in telecoms disputes. The team additionally frequently works pro bono with recent mandates including work concerning conversion therapy and survivors of human trafficking. Mick Lawlor is well-versed in disputes pertaining to industrial issues. Daniel Jones and Barney Connell‘s expertise further extends the unit’s strong technology disputes offer, while Sam Gokarn-Millington’s consumer litigation prowess has made him a popular choice with cryptocurrency platforms.
Testimonials
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‘Cost effective approach to matters and considering the commercial impacts on the client businesses.'
- 'Strong collaboration with businesses and across disciplines.’
Key clients
- Adobe
- Atos
Work highlights
- Advising on a dispute relating to the payments made in respect of water and sewage services and the ownership of drainage routes.
- Defending a group action brought by circa 200 claimants in the TCC in respect of an alleged nuisance affecting one of Europe’s biggest industrial sites.