Garbhan Shanks > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Praised for its ‘attention to detail and thoroughness‘, Fladgate LLP is active in group claims, from insurance claims to claims at the CAT. John Evans leads the team, while Garbhan Shanks focuses on insurance matters. Nadia Osbourne boasts an active cross-border practice, particularly in insolvency matters, while Leigh Callaway focuses on financial services, civil fraud and data and cyber risk cases. Robaidh Allighan is a further name to note.

Fladgate LLP’s team advise across the insurance spectrum in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, energy, and financial services. The team has particular strengths in COVID-19 business interruption claims as well as advising on construction all-risks, professional indemnity, credit risk and more. The head of the team, Garbhan Shanks, is known for his expertise in cyber, political risk, Bermuda form, and business interruption disputes. David Weare specialises in insurance disputes within the construction and engineering sectors. Naomi Hall provides coverage advice on a wide range of issues affecting various policies, including liability policies, property, construction all-risks and warranty and indemnity. Harriet Chopra is known for representing US policyholders in product liability disputes and Bermuda Form arbitrations.

Fladgate LLP is ‘a top-drawer commercial litigation outfit’. Representing domestic and international corporations, as well as HNW individuals, the team’s credentials cover contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes, misrepresentation actions and freezing injunctions. The 37-strong dispute resolution department is also experienced in search orders, warranty claims and jurisdictional challenges. Among the group’s several experienced practitioners, Tom Bolam focuses on commercial and business disputes. Mark Buckley‘s litigation caseload encompasses international commercial, IP and sports disputes. John Evans is ‘exceptionally experienced in heavyweight litigation‘ and ‘superb solicitor’ Joel Seager is an expert in partnership disputes, civil fraud and contentious insolvency. The department further includes Garbhan Shanks, who is particularly focused on insurance and group actions, and Leigh Callaway, an expert in financial services disputes, civil fraud and data and cyber risk. Nadia Osborne specialises in general commercial litigation and contentious insolvency law, while Will Thompson represents corporate and individual clients, as well as sovereign states, in a range of disputes.