Dorsey & Whitney‘s London-based dispute resolution team is relied upon by a range of clients, including multinational companies, state entities, and private clients. Notably, the team has developed a recognised expertise in eDiscovery, with a leading document review service complementing the disputes practice. The team is led by Aymen Khoury, who brings expertise in contractual disputes, particularly those related to the oil and gas sector, as well as in financial services. Joseph Lewin specialises in the technology, restructuring, and real estate investment sectors.
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Testimonials
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- ‘A flexible and agile practice that is capable of holding its own against some of the biggest-hitting and most well-resourced litigation practices in the City. ’
- ‘Aymen Khoury is a tenacious litigator; just the sort of lawyer you want fighting your corner in a difficult case.’
- ‘The Dorsey & Whitney team is small but hard-hitting, dealing with high-value and very complex cases with ease and experience.’
- ‘Aymen Khoury is simply superb. His technical brilliance, extensive experience in the High Court and arbitration arenas, and genuine dedication and determination to his client’s matters make him the lawyer I would want in my corner every time.’
- ‘This is a fast-growing team with real capability. They are attracting high-profile clients and doing excellent work. ’
- ‘Aymen Khoury is a star partner. He totally gets immersed in the case for his clients, considers all possible angles, and fights for his clients, but is also prepared to give tough advice. A perfect partner. ’
Key clients
- Zaha Hadid Limited
- FRP Advisory Group PLC
- Fenton Whelan Limited
- Snapp Estates
- The estate of Howard Alexander Dumble
Work highlights
Fenton Whelan v The Cleveland Clinic et al: acting on behalf of the Defendants in a claim for antisuit injunctive relief brought against them by the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, and its subsidiaries and executives (Cleveland Clinic).
Inland Limited (in administration), appointed by its Joint Administrators: David Hudson and Phil Armstrong of FRP Advisory Group PLC: The claim arises out of the collapse of the Inland Homes group in 2023.
Acting for the Claimant, a large global architectural firm, in a dispute with The Zaha Hadid Foundationconcerning a trade mark licence which was entered for an unlimited term.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Aymen Khoury
Other key lawyers
Joseph Lewin; Ron Moscona