Mark Buckley > Fladgate LLP > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Standing out for its broad coverage of commercial and regulatory matters, alongside dispute resolution and sports finance issues, Fladgate LLP is well regarded by its client base of sports organisations and governing bodies. The ‘extremely valuable’ head of practice James Earl has in-depth expertise in IP and broadcasting rights affairs, Alex Haffner primarily focuses on the competition and regulatory aspects of sports, while Mark Buckley is knowledgeable on commercial litigation and arbitration. Alan Wetterhahn and Liam David are also notable contacts.

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.