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Blake Lapthorn delivers a ‘cost-effective service’ in a ‘very responsive and professional’ manner. In 2011, practice head Susie Dryden successfully defended IBM United Kingdom in an eight-day trial at the Technology and Construction Court relating to the supply of data management software. Jill Bainbridge is highlighted for her ‘commitment to the client and clear explanation of legal issues’.

Tom Beezer leads the litigation group at Bond Pearce LLP, and has particular expertise in upstream oil and gas disputes. Gavin Matthews is recommended for his retail-sector knowledge, and senior associate Ian Newcombe has expertise in complex contract, tort and corporate disputes. Clients include B&Q, Sainsbury’s, Virgin and Royal Mail.

The lawyers at Lamport Bassitt are ‘committed to their clients, serious when it comes to litigation, and not afraid to speak their minds’. ‘First-class’ department head Rick Munro and ‘strong team player’ Neil Stewart are recommended.

Shoosmiths’ Jonathan Grigg specialises in general corporate and commercial disputes with a focus on pensions litigation. The team also has expertise in marine litigation.

Trethowans LLP acts for clients such as Bacardi, Ladbrokes and Novatech. Practice head Richard Cook is ‘a very safe pair of hands’, and Jon Kelly is recommended for his niche expertise in banking and insolvency litigation.

The ‘extremely professional and knowledgeable’ team at Coffin Mew LLP saw a steady stream of shareholder disputes and increased activity in restrictive covenant enforcement litigation in 2011. Christian Smith provides ‘invaluable support’, and Tim Gleeson is ‘a commercial law expert’.

‘Very good in every aspect’, Dutton Gregory LLP acts for a number of property insurers and also has expertise in financial services litigation, construction disputes and professional negligence claims. Winchester-based Andrew Tilley leads the team, which includes ‘excellent litigator’ Colin Passam, who ‘gives sound strategic advice’ from the Southampton office.

Moore Blatch LLP ‘takes a proactive approach and is willing to mould its advice to the client’s needs’. Practice head Paul Whitaker has over 25 years’ experience in commercial litigation. The ‘well-respected’ Marianne Jarvis is now a partner, and the ‘very approachable’ Mark Osgood is also recommended.

Paris Smith LLP has particular expertise in the area of insurance litigation, but has also been handling a number of commercial contract and product liability disputes. Peter Taylor and Clive Thomson are recommended.

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    The Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act 2010, enacted on 18 March 2010, imposes a new US withholding tax and reporting regime, known as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). The FATCA regime applies generally to payments made after 31 December 2012, except on obligations (to be defined in future guidance) outstanding on 18 March 2012. Substantial effort is required by foreign entities to bring their worldwide operations and policies into compliance with the FATCA rules as of the effective date.

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