Irwin Mitchell‘s commercial dispute resolution team evidences strong capabilities in cross-border litigation, with clients ranging from sovereign states and state-owned entities to financial services providers and international businesses. David Vaughan co-heads the practice and focuses on the banking, finance, and real estate sectors, alongside Katie Byrne, who is noted for her focus on international matters.
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‘Very strong team that can understand complex matters quickly and give clear, straightforward advice. Always very timely with responses.’
‘Katie Byrne is an outstanding lawyer. She can quickly absorb large volumes of information, understand complex situations, and formulate a response strategy. She provides very clear advice.'
‘Well-known name with talent across multiple legal fields.’
‘David Vaughan - partner. Has a lot of interesting, cross-jurisdictional work. Just as engaged on the smaller matters as on the larger ones. Excellent with clients and good at finding a way through for them.’
'All of the partners care greatly for clients and are highly professional.'
- 'I have worked with David Vaughan, a partner in the London office, on a number of cases over the years. He is an excellent, experienced and savvy lawyer, who wins the trust of his clients, has strong commercial instincts and is a pleasure to work with.'
- 'Irwin Mitchell is a good value medium-sized law firm, which provides a good quality and value for money service.'
Key clients
- The Government of Tanzania
- The Delegation of the European Union
- Crowdstacker Corporate Services Limited
- Quintessence Yachts B.V.
- Gatwick Construction Limited
- Falcon Capital Management Limited
- Kaushal Corporation
- Birkenstock Holding Limited
- Venus Assets Limited
- Malford Properties Limited
- COSMO Restaurants Limited
- Sunmoon Chemicals PvT
- Trinity Audio Limited
- Wombats London Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Quintessence Yachts B.V. in a claim against Aston Martin Lagonda Plc as a result of the termination of its joint venture agreement to build luxury speed yachts.
Advised Otmar Szafnauer, formula 1 CEO and Team Principle of Aston Martin F1 Team and Alpine F1 Team, in connection with his departure from Aston Martin F1 Team.
Acted for Crowdstacker Corporate Services in a £20m claim against Amicus Finance Plc arising from misrepresentations made.
Practice head
David Vaughan; Katie Byrne