The commercial dispute resolution team at Charles Russell Speechlys LLP handles a wide range of international and domestic disputes. The team regularly acts for a variety of clients, including private banks, major corporations, sports entities, foreign governments, and high-profile individuals. The team’s wide-ranging practice spans industry sectors, with engagements in technology and engineering, sports regulation, financial services, and aviation. The team benefits from the experience of practice head Charlotte Pender, who is often sought after to advise on cross-border matters, in particular those relating to civil fraud and asset tracing. Furthermore, Caroline Greenwell is noted for her work involving breaches of contract and misrepresentations, as well as allegations of bribery and corruption. Key support in this area is provided by Lucy Wicksteed, with a particular focus on financial services and fraud.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘I found the dispute resolution team with whom I dealt to be of very good quality. They acted very much as a team, with the partner in overall charge directing the case but with tremendous input from the associates involved. The team ensured a proactive approach to the case.’

  • ‘Caroline Greenwell is superb. She is user-friendly, very bright, and totally on top of her brief.'

  • ‘A really excellent mid-market team. A lot of capable individuals who go above and beyond to get results.’

  • ‘Headed up by the fantastic Charlotte Pender and with Caroline Greenwell by her side, the team is full of shining stars.’

  • ‘Caroline Greenwell is as tenacious as she is approachable. Charlotte Pender is a fantastic lawyer.’

  • ‘Great team - highly commercial and creative. Present in key global markets.'

Key clients

  • Trinsic Collagen Limited
  • EFG Private Bank Limited
  • Various v MGN Limited
  • Landmark Hotels

Work highlights

Advised Trinsic Collagen as it seeks approximately £14 million in damages, citing significant business impacts due to supply contract breaches.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Charlotte Pender

Other key lawyers

Caroline Greenwell; Lucy Wicksteed; Stewart Hey; Rhys Novak