What we say about the firm's legal practice in London
Corporate and commercial
Within Venture capital, Brown Rudnick LLP is a third tier firm,
Deeply entrenched in the venture capital market both in Europe and the US, the ‘business-focused’ team at Brown Rudnick LLP is well positioned to advise on national and cross-border transactions for investors and investees. Mark Dorff and the ‘excellent’ Tina Baker are pivotal members of the team, and have advised Index Ventures on a number of deals. Other clients include Amadeus Capital Partners, Delta Partners and Atlas Venture.
Crime, fraud and licensing
Within Fraud: civil , tier 5
Neil Micklethwaite at Brown Rudnick LLP has expertise in asset tracing and international fraud matters; and is ‘always thinking outside the box’. ‘Barristers ’ dream’ Neill Shrimpton is recommended.
Within Fraud: corporate crime, Brown Rudnick LLP is a third tier firm,
Neil Micklethwaite at Brown Rudnick LLP ‘shines with good judgment, thorough preparation and an acute intellect’. Recent work includes acting for the Hermitage Fund in liaising with Interpol and SOCA regarding the alleged destruction of the fund by Russian authorities; and advising GLG Partners in the SFO’s investigation into Torex.
Dispute resolution
Within Banking litigation: investment and retail, tier 5
Brown Rudnick LLP is well placed to act against major financial institutions, predominantly acting for hedge funds and international investors. It has also been representing a Dutch pension fund regarding potential claims of €250m against one of the world’s largest investment banks. Neil Micklethwaite is well known and highly regarded.
Within Commercial litigation, tier 6
Brown Rudnick LLP’s lack of conflicts means it is well positioned to act against major financial institutions. It represented a Dutch pension fund in respect of potential claims against the asset management arm of one of the world’s largest investment banks. Neil Micklethwaite is ‘excellent’, and admired for his ability to ‘process input from different sides in a calm and inspiring way’; and Stephen Hallam is ‘especially helpful’. The recruitment of Steven Friel from Davies Arnold Cooper LLP further boosted the practice.
Within International arbitration International arbitration
Finance
Within Corporate restructuring and insolvency,
Also of note are: Nick Angel at Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP; and Tony Horspool at Ropes & Gray LLP. Brown Rudnick LLP, Dewey & LeBoeuf LLP, Reed Smith and Shearman & Sterling LLP are among the firms continuing to make a concerted push into the area.
TMT (technology, media and telecoms)
Within Intellectual property, tier 5
Richard Penfold’s team at Brown Rudnick LLP is ‘outstanding’ for ‘complex and protracted legal issues’. The team advised Zurich Financial Services, York Barbell Holdings and Gravity International Holdings in relation to the Renault F1 Team.