Freeths LLP‘s commercial dispute resolution team has significant experience in both international and domestic litigation, including injunctive relief, interim applications, judgment enforcement, and appeals. The team demonstrates its capabilities by representing clients in a wide range of jurisdictions, across a variety of sectors, including retail, manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals. The team is led by Paul Kinninmont, who has a wealth of experience, including joint ventures and the renewable energy sector. Elsewhere, Philippa Dempster is noted for her experience in defamation and data claims, whilst Nick Sutton has specialisms in insurance law.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Hard-working, responsive, and commercial.'

  • 'An absolute pleasure to work with and always thinking one step ahead.’

  • 'Stand out partner - Nick Sutton, Disputes partner in the London office.’

  • ‘Big law quality with direct access to senior experts.’

  • ‘Paul Kinninmont provides actionable advice and guidance and adeptly leads the client to decide to move forward.’

  • ‘Freeths has a good feel to it, both in terms of commercial litigation and corporate/commercial work.'

  • 'The partners and associates get on well together, and that is reflected in the way they work as a team.'

  • 'They are efficient, clear and well-organised and very capable in their areas of expertise.’

  • ‘Paul Kinninmont is the lead litigation partner we dealt with. He was an able litigator, but was also extremely thorough and well-prepared at all times.'

  • 'Paul Kinninmont had an eye for detail and was also an able conduit with the commercial team, who were also involved in our project.'

Key clients

  • HDI Global SE
  • Petroleum Chemicals and Mining Company Limited
  • Ian Gardner and Crestchic UK Limited
  • Montar Limited and JLH Consulting Limited
  • GEM GGY
  • Finansiel Stabilitet
  • Brahma BVI Limited
  • Eurocell Profiles Limited
  • Equiniti
  • Eddie Stobart

Practice head

Paul Kinninmont

Other key lawyers

Nick Sutton; Philippa Dempster; Imogen Randall; Sophie Tompkins