The litigation team at Simons Muirhead Burton is well-regarded for its handling of IP and data protection disputes, as well as its knowledge of the music and film industries. Razi Mireskandari leads the team and is noted for his advice to clients in high-profile media, music, and publishing litigation. The team further includes Antony Perlmutter, who specialises in property-related litigation, and Jeffrey Smele, who regularly acts on issues concerning privacy law and data protection.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction
Testimonials
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'A results-oriented but cost-sensitive litigation team. A joy to work with, and they get excellent client feedback.’
‘Antony Perlmutter - a pit bull that can force the other side to a do a deal. Tactically very astute.'
- 'Alexandra Cohen - a fantastic litigator, spots issues that may become a problem and is proactive in finding a remedy.’
‘The ethos of this firm is a breath of fresh air. Teams are put together across departments to match the needs of any given case, and there is a genuinely collaborative feel, with none of the internal rivalries or turf wars one sees elsewhere.’
‘The stand-out individual is Anthony Perlmutter, a litigator through and through.'
Key clients
- The Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- 555 Hyde Park Limited
- Maxima Creditor Resolutions Limited
- Sammut Ltd
Work highlights
Advised the Government of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in an arbitration against the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) concerning the Hawksbill Creek Agreement (HCA) signed in 1955 regarding a freeport.
Acted for 555 Hyde Park Limited, on behalf of overseas private family office investors in substantial real estate investment companies in the UK in connection with a dispute with other co-owning investors, with assets worth in excess of £30 million.
Practice head
Razi Mireskandari; Jeffrey Smele; Antony Perlmutter
Other key lawyers
Alexandra Cohen