The commercial litigation team at Blake Morgan LLP handles a range of complex litigation, representing individuals and corporations in both domestic and international matters. Sarah Rees spearheads the practice, predominantly handling business and finance disputes, often with an offshore element. Justin Weare is noted for his expertise in shareholder, joint venture, and energy disputes, whilst Conor Daly brings experience of working on cases involving asset recovery and misfeasance.
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Testimonials
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‘Blake Morgan has a very strong, client-focused team, with an intimate understanding of technical and complex litigation.'
'They are particularly strong, in my experience, in advising and managing high net worth foreign-based clients.’
‘The team led by Sarah Rees and Conor Daly particularly stands out.'
'They are very easy to deal with, but at the same time extremely efficient and knowledgeable. As leading counsel, it is hugely helpful to have a team led by people with such an intimate understanding of the issues and with the ability to help with the heavy lifting.’
‘Sarah Rees and Conor Daly are first class. They handle large and complex disputes with incredible skills.’
‘Sarah Rees and Conor Daly are both highly recommended.’
Key clients
- South American Aircraft Leasing SA
- Transomas Limited and Transomas Investments Limited
- Media Entertainment
- Tactus Holdings Limited
Work highlights
Acted for Tactus Holdings Limited (In Administration) in a claim for alleged breaches of warranty seeking c.£17.65m.
Represented Media Entertainment N.V. to recover, via multiple ex parte interim proprietary injunctions, US$8.7m wrongfully held by an escrow agent.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sarah Rees
Other key lawyers
Justin Weare; Conor Daly