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Velitor Law Offices
Central Court
25 Southampton Buildings
London
WC2A 1AL
England
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Seamus Andrew
Position
Seamus is a commercial litigator specialising in international litigation and arbitration, and is the founder and Managing Partner of Velitor Law. The firm is a culmination of his 30 years’ experience of international disputes work, and forms the bedrock for an all-star team, which catalyses a diversity of styles and specialisms. Velitor’s goal is to deliver the highest value knowledge, judgment and advocacy in the resolution of disputes.
A leading practitioner, Seamus has disputes experience at all levels of civil tribunal in the UK, the Cayman Islands and the British Virgin Islands. His cases have ranged from the world of hedge funds to the film industry, from shipping to fine art, and from intellectual property to contracts, trusts and torts. He has has spoken widely on the subjects of trust litigation and anti-money laundering laws.
Career
Seamus launched his career at the English bar with Dean’s Court Chambers, then practised as an Attorney at Law with Walkers, moving on to become a Barrister with Clifford Chance. He then went on to become a founding partner of SCA Ontier. Seamus is ranked as a Leading Individual for Commercial Litigation.
Lawyer Rankings
London > Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: mid-market
‘Always across all the detail’, boutique firm Velitor Law represents businesses, business owners and HNW individuals in high-value disputes before the Commercial Court, the Chancery Division, the Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court. The practice is co-led by hedge fund disputes specialist Seamus Andrew, who is a ‘great strategist’. Practice co-head Christopher Lillywhite acts for financial services, renewable energy, industrial manufacturing, and metallurgy and mining clients in shareholder disputes, as well as claims involving directors’ duties and civil fraud.