Belgravia Law‘s commercial litigation team regularly handles a range of work for a diverse client base. The practice focuses on international clients and cross-border work, supported by a multilingual team of talented individuals. Benjamin Wells leads the practice and is noted for his focus on sanctions, asset-tracing, and contentious trusts disputes.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Well-coordinated work and prompt preparation of legal documents.’

  • ‘Fast communication and clear and concise action strategies.’

  • ‘The team is capable, responsive, and able to anticipate the needs required for complex litigation matters before the Commercial Courts and provide the best legal strategy with a fast turnaround time.’

  • ‘Benjamin Wells and his team are always available to give strategic input, their ability to understand what is required and translate that into actionable steps, which they put into place quickly and effectively, are top notch in the market.’

  • ‘Belgravia has quickly established itself as one of the leading London-based boutiques for high-value international arbitration matters and commercial court claims, particularly those involving sanctions and parties located in Russia and the CIS. They have expertise in sanctions issues and how they affect litigants in commercial proceedings.’

Key clients

  • Evgeny Vesnin
  • DigibirdHoldings Limited
  • Galleria Concept JLLC
  • Irkutsk Polymer Plant

Work highlights

Represented a foreign bankruptcy trustee in English High Court and Court of Appeal proceedings. Obtaining recognition of the foreign bankruptcy and trustee's appointment at English common law and developing the law on standing to oppose recognition in this area.
Represented the successful Charterers during the hearing of Owners’ Section 44 Arbitration Act 1996 application.

Practice head

Benjamin Wells