Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s commercial disputes team handles a range of matters throughout the practice area. The group navigates complex cross-border disputes, leveraging international connections to best serve clients, particularly in the Middle East. Furthermore, the team evidences a strong track record in handling commercial disputes on behalf of public sector bodies. Lucy James heads the team, focusing on matters that have cross-border elements, and brings experience in contentious procurement matters to the group. Michael Rhode is noted for a practice that spans a wide range of sectors, including fraud, aviation, and banking.
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‘The Trowers commercial litigation team is among the best in the country. They have a deep talent pool of first-rate partners and associates. The lawyers are highly knowledgeable, very committed to their clients, and produce high-quality work.’
‘Lucy James is a highly experienced and brilliant commercial litigator.'
'Lucy is incredibly bright, very measured, and clients adore her. She knows the law well, but she is also able to deliver commercial, clear, and pragmatic advice.'
- 'James Lancaster is a first-rate lawyer. His analysis of the issues is always excellent, and he can identify and get to the heart of the issues.'
‘This is an actual team in the truest sense of the word. They work together perfectly and efficiently and make sure that the client's needs are served at all times.'
‘Lucy James truly is one of the giants of commercial litigation. She never loses her cool and steers clients through complicated matters with a calm hand.'
Key clients
- Advanced Technology for Medical Solution
- Linear
- Whiteway Wilkinson
- Backoffice Partnership Consulting Ltd
- Sayacorp B.S.C.(c ) v NMC Healthcare & others
- Currie & Brown (Gill v Sweett litigation)
Work highlights
Instructed by Sayacorp B.S.C. (c), the Claimant in Abu Dhabi Global Market Court proceedings brought against NMC Healthcare Limited (in administration) and its Joint Administrators, with a value in excess of USD 800 million.
Advised multiple claimants in two group actions against Barclays and the Bank of Scotland in connection with the unenforceability of the terms of Shared Appreciation Mortgages.
Lawyers
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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.
Michael Rhode
Practice head
Lucy James
Other key lawyers
Michael Rhode; Navinder Grover; James Lancaster