‘Experienced in handling large-scale, multi-jurisdictional litigation’, LK Law LLP’s areas of expertise cover post-M&A claims, shareholder disputes, minority shareholder claims, and asset tracing. The specialist disputes boutique also assists with enforcement issues, insurance claims, investment disputes and contract-related conflicts. ‘Brilliant strategist’ Andrew Ford focuses on large international disputes, including those emanating from Continental Europe and the Middle East. Caroline Phipps, who ’has great commercial sense’, is particularly experienced in civil fraud matters, banking litigation and corporate insolvency-related issues. The practice further includes James Hayton, who is experienced in art-related disputes, and financial and professional services sector-related litigation.
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‘LK Law is an exceptional and unique outfit. No other firm this size is capable of managing complex, international litigation so effectively.’
‘They are true experts in what they do, and delightful to deal with too. This is a brilliant team with great technical and strategic lawyers at every level of seniority. ’
‘The team at LK is bright, easy to work with, and very perceptive about what clients want.’
‘Experienced in handling large-scale, multi-jurisdictional litigation, and it is able to recruit top-class lawyers.’
‘Andrew Ford - brilliant strategist and great at leading a team to get the best outcome for the client.’
‘Caroline Phipps - very engaged, extremely clever, and delightful to work with.’
‘Caroline Phipps is an excellent partner who leads well and is always available. She has great commercial sense and manages difficult clients with grace.’
- ‘Amy Harvey is a real lawyers’ lawyer. She's exceptionally smart - a diligent and hard-working lawyer who lives and breathes her cases. An absolute superstar.’
Key clients
- Green Giraffe
- Accolade Wines
- Modern Food Company
- Pinewood Technologies Asia Pacific
- Kujtesa
- Conilon
- Islamic Republic of Iran
- Fontaine & Associates
- Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers Company
Work highlights
- Defending Modern Food Company against a £20m claim concerning an alleged breach of a franchise agreement and alleged trade mark infringement, in relation to a contemporary Japanese restaurant brand.
- Acting for a private individual in a claim against a multinational technology company for misrepresentation.
- Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran in its attempts to recover an object consigned for sale to London auction house Christie's (and other similar objects in the possession of other parties around the world), which Iran believes were stolen from it several years ago.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Andrew Ford
Other key lawyers
Caroline Phipps; James Hayton; Amy Harvey