Joel Seager > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Fladgate LLP
16 GREAT QUEEN STREET
LONDON
WC2B 5DG
England
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Work Department

Dispute Resolution

Position

Partner

Career

My litigation practice incorporates a broad range of commercial disputes with a focus on partnership disputes, civil fraud and contentious insolvency. I have particular experience of handling cases involving freezing injunctions, Norwich Pharmacal orders and other forms of interim relief. I have also managed proceedings in foreign jurisdictions and assisted foreign parties in obtaining evidence from parties in England & Wales pursuant to the Hague Convention.

I have advised and represented clients in international arbitration under the LCIA, GAFTA and UNCITRAL arbitration rules, as well as experience advising on ICSID arbitrations.

I commonly a for entrepreneurs, high-net worth individuals, energy companies, and clients in the finance, private equity and property sectors.

Languages

English.

Education

Leeds University 1998-2001
College of Law 2002 – 2004

Leisure

Away from work, I am a keen globe-trotter and enjoy pushing myself to explore new countries and cultures. This is something I can now enjoy with his family, who are already intrepid little explorers.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil

Fladgate LLP‘s ‘very good civil fraud practice’ is experienced in obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief, such as disclosure and freezing orders. The team has significant expertise in financial services-related fraud, as well as civil fraud claims within the context of corporate insolvencies and personal bankruptcies. Sophia Purkis is a specialist in cases concerning allegations of fraud, misfeasance and breach of trust; Tom Bolam acts in shareholder and joint venture disputes involving fraud allegations; and Joel Seagerhelps get disputes resolved’.

London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market

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 solicitorJoel 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.