Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP‘s commercial litigation team represents a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, high-net-worth individuals, and corporations, based both domestically and overseas. The firm has a growing practice of handling cross-border and joint-venture disputes, highlighting its international capabilities. The team benefits from the joint leadership of Rudi Ramdarshan, who is noted for his work handling shareholder and contractual disputes, and David Burns, who brings particular expertise in financial matters with international dimensions. Jonathan Chan, praised by clients for his 'extraordinary relationship-oriented approach', is recommended for his track record in cross-border litigation. Victoria Huxley is well-regarded for her knowledge of shareholder disputes, while Benjamin Frost regularly handles joint venture disputes and those that involve insolvency.
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Testimonials
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'I met with Rudi and one of his associates and was very impressed with their competence and enthusiasm.’
‘I had and still have a very positive impression that Rudi and his associates do the very best they can to win this case as soon as possible.’
- 'Not only are Rudi Ramdarshan and his team exceptionally helpful in times of commercial dispute, but their service is provided in a friendly, approachable and accessible manner.'
- 'I would highly recommend their services to small and medium-sized businesses in resolving disputes and protecting rights and assets promptly and efficiently.'
- 'I received excellent service. Rudi and his team understood the significance of the case and were very proactive in exploring available defenses and anticipating how the case was going to pan out.'
- 'Ben Frost and Victoria Huxley both assisted Rudi in the Supreme Court litigation and demonstrated the staying power required of junior colleagues in such important matters.’'Jonathan Chan has an extraordinary relationship-oriented approach that fosters trust.'
Key clients
- PCF Bank Limited
- PCF Credit Limited
- Criterion Capital
- Arion Global Limited
- Pantheon International Advisors
- Al Sraiya Group Limited
- Glasshouse Asset Management
- Comptoir Group
- Don’t Look Back Holdings
- Bloomsbury Institute
- Oxford Business College
Work highlights
Acted for Kashif Ahmed and Bushra Ahmed in the ground-breaking Supreme Court case concerning the director’s liability as a joint tortfeasor, where the tort in question creates a strict liability.
Acted for Criterion Capital (who have £4bn under management) in numerous litigation matters.
Acted on behalf of a UHNW family in an unfair prejudice petition valued in excess of $300million.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Rudi Ramdarshan; David Burns
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Chan; Victoria Huxley; Benjamin Frost; Katinka Beamish