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Commercial litigation: mid-market

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JMW Solicitors LLP

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The commercial litigation team at JMW Solicitors LLP advises and assists clients with a range of commercial disputes, representing a diverse, international client base. The group’s specific areas of practice include international contractual disputes, debt recovery, professional negligence, and civil fraud matters. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Sobashni De Silva, who has extensive experience in cross-border disputes involving the enforcement of foreign judgements, and Mark Jones, who is noted for his specialism in contentious construction matters and professional negligence claims.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Responsive and commercial advice and committed to problem-solving.' 

  • ‘What sets JMW Solicitors LLP apart is their client-focused approach and exceptional level of personal attention.'

  • 'From the outset, the team has been incredibly supportive, approachable, and collaborative.'

  • 'They take the time to explain each stage of the litigation process clearly and guide you step by step, which is especially valuable for clients who may not be familiar with legal procedures.' 

  • 'Their commercial litigation team combines deep legal expertise with practical business insight, enabling them to offer strategic advice that’s both legally sound and commercially sensible.'
  • 'Compared to other firms, JMW stands out for its responsiveness and its ability to make clients feel truly supported, not just represented.' 

  • ‘Sobashni De Silva is excellent in creating client rapport and lends a steady hand to the team.'

  • ‘Sobashni is on top of things, fair, commercially minded, with good judgment. ’

  • 'JMW treats its lawyers well, and it shows. They are knowledgeable, experienced, and committed to the firm and its clients.'

  • 'Kulwant is diligent and an asset to have on a claim.'

Key clients

  • Zaza Okuashvili
  • Corporación Caliente and Others
  • Services Equipment and Spares Limited
  • Vertical Aviation SA (Colombia)
  • Bonvilston Vale Ltd (in Administration)

Work highlights

JMW were instructed by a wealthy businessman who is unable to read or write. The claim is for circa £1.5 million and is currently proceeding in the Business and Property Courts in London.
Representing Zaza Okuashvili and the Omega group in pursuing the former Prime Minister of Georgia in a multi-million pound claim alleging fraud and conspiracy, among others.

Practice head

Mark Jones; Sobashni De Silva

Other key lawyers

Kulwant Sokhal