Trowers & Hamlins LLP‘s 19-strong team is particularly well known for heavyweight commercial disputes, litigation involving public sector bodies, and Middle East-related matters. It is also experienced in contentious insolvency work and financial services-related commercial judicial reviews. The group additionally assists charity and trust clients with disputes. The ’always available’ Lucy James leads the firm’s national commercial litigation team. Alex Burton represents clients from the financial services and aviation sectors and Navinder Grover is an expert in corporate disputes, fraud and insolvency. Charlotte Clayson acts in commercial and public law disputes. In July 2023, commercial litigator Michael Rhode was made partner.
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‘The commercial litigation team provides an outstanding service across a range of disputes.’
‘They are commercial, practical and proactive in their progression of litigated matters.’
‘Trowers possesses in-depth knowledge of the types of disputes that arise and the issues to look out for when preparing for litigation. They are certainly trustworthy and always reachable.’
‘Lucy James is always available, gives sound and sensible advice, and looks after clients’ needs, making them feel like highly-valued clients.’
‘Alex Burton is incredibly easy to work with and very accessible. A brilliant lawyer and team leader - unparalleled reputation in the UAE.’
‘What sets Alex Burton apart are his understanding and respect for local legal traditions and practices.’
‘Michael Rhode is a brilliant lawyer and team player.’
‘Alexander Emmott is a rising star with a meticulous grasp of detail - strong draftsperson.’
Key clients
- Sayacorp
- The International Banking Corporation (in liquidation)
- Caramel Sales
- Siri Guru Singh Saba
- Whiteway-Wilkinson
- 777 Partners
Work highlights
- Acting for a large group of housing association and charity clients in a negligence dispute with a pensions provider.
- Acting for multiple claimants in consumer rights claims against Barclays Bank, the matter concerning shared appreciation mortgages that were sold by Barclays in the late 1990s.
- Acting in a contractual dispute over the manufacture and supply of 80m disposable face masks (PPE) for use by the Department of Health in the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lawyers
Hall of fame
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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
Alex Burton; Navinder Grover; Charlotte Clayson; Michael Rhode; James Lancaster; Cara Gillingham; Laura Pennells; Andrew Reid; Sam Robinson; Edward Rees; Harriet Heber