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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Commercial Dispute Resolution

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Senior Associate

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Lucy advises on all aspects of commercial dispute resolution. She is most often involved with complex, high-value litigation which has international dimensions to it. Lucy has a particular interest in the Financial Services sector and Retail & Leisure sector. Lucy has the experience of litigating in the High Court, but also in resolving disputes through arbitration, mediation and other alternative means of resolution.

Lucy is admitted to practise in England and Wales.

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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.'

  • ‘The impressive CRS team is a pleasure to work with. Their partners are particularly good at running complex cases and expertly managing the clients while also having a complete handle on the legal issues.'

  • ‘Stewart Hey leads from the front - fiercely loyal and supportive.'

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.