ONTIER LLP‘s team specialises in complex, international matters, often involving multi-jurisdictional issues. The team continues to demonstrate notable experience in technology and crypto matters. Oliver Cain leads a talented team, noted for his experience in cross-border matters and the banking and finance sector. James Dixon provides experience in handling shareholder disputes and fund disputes.
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‘Personal - human - creative.’
'Ontier has a very experienced, focused team, who respond quickly and effectively to urgent and complicated commercial disputes. The team is excellently trained and is well-balanced between partners and associates, so that they are competitive.'
'Oliver Cain is an incredibly astute litigator with many years of experience.'
Key clients
- ScottishPower
- Banco de Sabadell
- Delos Global SA
- Ely Michel Ruimy
- Aerium Finance Limited
- 154 Bayswater Road Limited
- Raymond James
- Gunvor UK Limited
- Jeremy Nissato
- Emar Al-Bayadir For Development & Trading Limited
- Cameroon Holdings Limited
- Storfund Limited
Work highlights
Acted for a major UK energy utility in defending group claims regarding alleged undisclosed commissions paid to third-party intermediaries, or brokers, in respect of business energy supply contracts.
Acted for a Middle Eastern property owner in a dispute with a development manager in respect of fees arising out of the redevelopment of a property overlooking Hyde Park worth £50 million.
Acted for two of 41 defendants in relation to the huge US$875m multi-party fraud claim brought by the Public Institution for Social Security of Kuwait (PIFSS) against Fahad Al-Rajaan and others.
Practice head
Oliver Cain
Other key lawyers
James Dixon; Nicholas Dawson