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Mishcon de Reya LLP

AFRICA HOUSE, 70 KINGSWAY, LONDON, WC2B 6AH, ENGLAND

Tel:: Work 020 3321 7000
Fax:: Fax 020 7404 5982
DX:: 37954 KINGSWAY

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Web:: www.mishcon.com

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James Libson

Tel:: Work 020 3321 7132
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Litigation, commercial, employment, private client, defamation.

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James is the Executive Partner of Mishcon de Reya and Head of Mishcon Private, sitting on the management board.

He acts for a wide variety of clients such as high profile individuals, corporations, families, family offices and charities. James is unusual in that he provides a broad range of legal expertise which includes defamation, privacy, employment, commercial disputes and litigation. James believes in the importance of a long-term advisory role with clients and acts for many as their trusted advisor.

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Partner, Mishcon de Reya LLP

Articled, Mishcon de Reya

Languages

Arabic.

London: Dispute resolution

Commercial litigation

Within: Commercial litigation

Mishcon de Reya LLP's litigators are 'very tough but imaginative' in devising the appropriate strategy for clients. The team is also hardworking, with 'impressive litigation experience at both senior and junior levels'. It acts for businesses that range from owner-manager operations to multinational entities, with disputes crossing several jurisdictions.The practice is largely conflict free and able to act on large commercial disputes and group actions. Kasra Nouroozi heads the dispute resolution department, which includes fraud defence group leader Kathryn Garbett as well as James Libson and Richard Leedham. The team makes use of technology and eDiscovery to reduce the cost of large-scale litigation and also has experience with litigation funders, group litigation claims and shareholder actions.

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Within: Leading individuals

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