gunnercooke LLP‘s dispute resolution team undertakes a range of work, with an established presence in the financial services, technology, real estate, and intellectual property sectors. Shilpen Savani provides specialist advice on shareholder disputes and boardroom disputes to a range of clients, whilst Rohit Sanghvi is noted for his work in patents and trademark litigation, as well as professional negligence disputes. Fergus Buckley's wide-ranging commercial litigation practice is especially concentrated in civil fraud, with recent engagements including high-value, multijurisdictional proceedings before the Commercial Court. Noted for his shipping expertise, Russell Strong recently joined the firm from Greenwoods, while Rohit Ralleigh joined from Teacher Stern.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Khalid Moyeed has a standout practice in that he has an international arbitration practice which intersects with domestic commercial litigation, is cost-efficient, and tenacious.’

  • ‘Rohit Sanghvi leads a team that reflects his professional values: deep expertise, calm confidence, and an unwavering focus on the client. At the heart of the team is Rohit himself—a lawyer with decades of experience navigating complex commercial, regulatory, and property matters.'

  • 'Clients trust Rohit not just because he’s technically excellent, but because he’s incredibly considered in his approach. He listens carefully, gives clear and balanced advice, and genuinely cares about helping people move forward—whether they’re individuals, businesses, or public bodies.'

  • 'What sets them apart is not just their technical skill, but the way they work with each other and with clients. It’s a cohesive, responsive unit that reflects the best of gunnercooke’s culture.'
  • ‘Rohit Sanghvi’s practice at gunnercooke is a compelling example of what happens when deep experience meets a genuinely client-first mindset.'

  • 'Rohit has spent decades honing his craft across commercial property, regulatory, and dispute resolution matters.'
  • 'What clients often value most about working with Rohit is his accessibility and genuine care.'
  • 'The strength of the team is its people.'
  • 'Rohit Sanghvi is a seasoned litigator, with decades of experience. He has excellent instincts, is a creative thinker, and leaves no stone unturned to find solutions for his clients.'
  • 'The team is practical, responsive and commercially focused. Their communication, client care and use of technology set them apart.'

Key clients

  • Primecrown Limited
  • Drugsrus Limited
  • Uzor Holding Limited
  • The Reward Collection Limited
  • Ducie Street SARL

Work highlights

Acted for four of 28 defendants to a $100m plus international fraud claim brought by the liquidators of several investment funds and their subsidiaries in the Commercial Court in London.
Acted for The Reward Collection Limited in a contractual dispute with the Chinese cross-border e-commerce platform Temu.
Acted for a well-known clothing brand in the High Court seeking injunctive relief and damages for breach of fiduciary and other duties against TV personality Tommy Mallett.

Other key lawyers

Khaled Moyeed; Rohit Sanghvi; Shilpen Savani; Fergus Buckley; Russell Strong; Rohit Ralleigh