Howard Kennedy LLP‘s commercial dispute resolution team acts in a variety of complex, cross-border disputes, covering all aspects of commercial litigation, from contractual disputes and misrepresentations to warranty claims and shareholder disputes. The group works with a diverse client base, owing to the wealth of experience and knowledge within the team. Further demonstrating such strength, the team operates across a broad range of sectors, with particular expertise in the financial services, commodities, energy, sport, and entertainment industries. Dominic Offord spearheads the practice, specialising in contractual disputes, cross-border fraud and contentious insolvency matters. Joel Leigh continues strong work in shareholder and partnership disputes, whilst Arish Bharucha focuses on civil fraud and international arbitration matters, alongside chairing the firm’s India group. Key support in this area comes from Ayesha Salim, who is noted for assisting clients with professional negligence matters.
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Testimonials
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‘Sensitive client handling, careful cost management, sensible case management - great outcomes!’
‘I recommend Arish Bharucha.'
‘The dispute resolution team at Howard Kennedy is smaller than at many firms, and as a result, is close-knit. Partners allow associates to take responsibility for tasks, meaning they become the experts on that particular aspect of the case, while the partner can advise the client and take instructions efficiently.’
‘Arish Bharucha - stand out partner - very thoughtful and with excellent litigation instincts; has great strategic vision, and is not afraid of taking difficult decisions or of pursuing difficult points where the merits of the client's position are strong.’
‘The team is sensible and proportionate, with a good eye on cost-benefit for any given step.’
‘Very client-oriented, aggressive litigators.’
Key clients
- Albion Enterprise VCT plc
- Xtellus Capital Partners, Inc
- WTUK Limited t/a Whites
- MW High Tech Projects UK Limited
Work highlights
Acted for a German industrial group and their UK subsidiary in respect of multi-million-pound claims against three former directors for breach of their Companies Act duties, including negligence, on three significant, loss-making UK waste-to-energy power station projects.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Dominic Offord
Other key lawyers
Arish Bharucha; Ayesha Salim; Joel Leigh