Simons Muirhead Burton excels in litigation, particularly in shareholder and ownership disputes, as well as claims arising from fraud. Department lead Antony Perlmutter advises businesses, investors and individuals on commercial litigation, shareholder disputes, and entertainment and media-related claims. Razi Mireskandari is key in entertainment industry claims, as well as professional negligence. Rob Coleridge is skilled in handling applications for urgent injunctive relief. David Phillips is knowledgeable in institutional misconduct, professional negligence and insurance disputes. Alexandra Cohen is active in matters related to media, entertainment and finance.
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Key clients
- Symvan Capital Ltd
- Free Speech Union Limited
- Centre Films Limited and others
- Andrea Radrizzani and the Aser Group
- 555 Hyde Park Limited
- Sousou Connect Limited
- Mussie Eyob Children with Cancer
Work highlights
Advised Symvan Capital Ltd and five co-respondents in a £23 million unfair prejudice petition in the High Court, with trial listed for February 2027.
Advised an individual on High Court proceedings concerning the estate and businesses of another individual, involving shareholder claims across three companies valued at £55 million, with trial listed for 2027.
Advised an individual, the creator of Alphablocks and Numberblocks, on a High Court claim against co-shareholders of Alphablocks Limited valued at approximately £10 million.
Practice head
Anthony Perlmutter
Other key lawyers
Razi Mireskandari; Rob Coleridge; David Phillips; Alexandra Cohen