The dispute resolution team at Kingsley Napley LLP handles a range of multi-jurisdictional, commercial, and corporate litigation. The group represents a broad international client base, including corporate clients across all sectors, governments, professional sports teams, trustees, and high-net-worth individuals. With notable experience acting for offshore clients, the team demonstrates strong capabilities to handle a range of work. Richard Foss leads the team, acting for numerous commercial clients in relation to fraudulent misrepresentation claims. The team is bolstered by Sue Thackeray, often leading on cases crossing multiple jurisdictions, and with an active sports-related practice. In addition, Mary Young brings expertise in asset recovery and fraud matters, whilst Richard Clayman focuses on civil fraud cases as well as shareholder and partnership disputes. Key support in this area is provided by Laurence Clarke.
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‘The Kingsley Napley commercial litigation team is a highly efficient, hard-working and commercially savvy unit.'
‘Richard Clayman is an excellent commercial thinker and strategist who always has his client's objectives in mind.'
‘Very accessible and more practical and commercial than most law firms. Persistent litigators who will push for the right result for their clients.’
‘Sue Thackeray - direct and canny. Sue has seen it all and takes a robust and resilient view about what matters in a case.'
'Mary Young - a clever litigator - trusted to run a very complex legal argument.'
'Richard Clayman - commercially savvy and an able litigator.’
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Laurence Clarke
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Richard Foss
Other key lawyers
Sue Thackeray; Mary Young; Laurence Clarke; Richard Clayman