Shakespeare Martineau LLP‘s team, noted for its ’exemplary professionalism’, handles disputes across a broad range of industries, with particular activity in the commercial energy and higher education sectors. Key practitioner Daniel Jennings has a solid track record in international arbitrations, while Jonathan Stork is known for his work in the agricultural sector. Alex Ryan handles a range of contractual, corporate, and business protection matters, and the team is well-supported by Simran Kang.
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Commercial Litigation
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Partner

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Daniel is a highly regarded experienced specialist commercial litigator and defamation expert

He has acted in a variety of claims dealing with specialist defamation and privacy matters such as Al-Ko Kober Ltd & Anor v Sambhi [2017] EWHC 2474 (QB), obtaining creative and unusual solutions for clients.

Daniel also has wide experience in corporate litigation handling claims by or against shareholders and directors, across owner managed businesses, SMEs to plcs, in claims ranging in value from thousands to over £200m. His experience has secured excellent results for clients.

Daniel’s experience includes acting in a wide range of disputes for clients that have included household names such as Jaguar Land Rover Limited, Tata Technologies, Caparo, Volvo Financial Services; high profile individuals including plc directors and celebrities; and in arbitration, international arbitrations, and across multiple jurisdictions.

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  • ‘Exemplary professionalism and specialist expertise, with impressive effectiveness at ensuring their clients' interests are protected against powerful third parties. An exceptional law firm by any measure.’

  • ‘Good availability in the region of good quality and very experienced litigators. ’

Key clients

  • Purplebricks Group Plc
  • Hitachi Energy Ltd

Work highlights

Acting for the client and its members in a large, multi-party claim in respect of damage caused to potato crops in storage following the application of a product intended to preserve the crops until sale.