Gowling WLG‘s commercial litigation team is regularly instructed to handle a variety of commercial disputes. A key strength of the team is its broad industry sector expertise, with experience handling disputes in the automotive, aerospace, energy, life sciences, and healthcare sectors. Noted for its versatility, the team is recognised for handling the full range of commercial disputes, including post-M&A claims, shareholder disputes, and breach of contract claims. Furthermore, the group evidences an international capability, with involvement in cross-border, multi-jurisdictional disputes. Samantha Holland heads the team, whilst James Sidwell is noted for his experience in the financial services sector, and Catherine Naylor for her focus on multi-jurisdictional cases. Verity Barker offers key support, with a variety of experience representing trustees, fiduciaries, and multinational companies in negligence actions and asset recovery issues.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Particularly impressive is the super fast response times and how commercially astute the lawyers are.'
‘Very commercial and sensible in their approach; easy to deal with and approachable.’
‘Catherine Naylor - a highly able partner who can take control of the room and lead a team effortlessly through a case.’
‘This team is skilled, resourceful, and easy to work with.'
‘James Sidwell is a gold-standard litigator. He has good judgment, an easy and natural negotiating style, and an eye for detailed and technical areas of law. He is also a very good strategist.'
- 'Verity Barker is indefatigable, imperturbable, and almost infallible when it comes to the detail of her cases.'
‘Gowling has a strong commercial litigation practice, particularly for shareholder and corporate disputes.'
'Catherine Naylor is very good, and a reassuring presence.'
'This team has great connections with its clients both in London and in the regions, especially Birmingham. It does a broad range of work with a particular expertise in automotive.'
'Excellent legal skills and great people management.'
Key clients
- Equity Trust Limited
- Dolphin Capital Investors Limited
- Mitral Holdco S.a .r.l
- M Group Holdings Limited
- Aston Martin Lagonda
Work highlights
Defended Equity Trust, a subsidiary of TMF Group, and one of its former directors in £25 million breach of duty claims in the Chancery Division and then to the Court of Appeal.
Represented Mitral Holdco in bringing a claim in the Commercial Court for substantial damages arising from breaches of warranty.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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
Samantha Holland
Other key lawyers
James Sidwell; Catherine Naylor; Verity Barker