Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe (UK) LLP‘s complex litigation and dispute resolution team represents a range of clients throughout the practice area, including private individuals, multinationals, and nation-states. The team continues to display strengths in the firm’s core practice areas, which include technology, finance, life sciences, and healthcare. Simon Willis leads the team, focusing on disputes that involve financial and professional services institutions. Amanda Voss is recognised for her expertise in professional negligence disputes and investigations, whilst Adam Rizzo often handles international cases that include recovery and enforcement actions.
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Testimonials
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‘An incredibly hard-working team that maintains attention to detail across a large number of litigation and advisory fronts, ensuring a consistent approach. I have been greatly assisted by their careful and comprehensive document preparation.’
‘Unparalleled experience and connections in the professional negligence field, in particular.'
'Very adept at managing cases and keeping clients informed and engaged.’
‘Simon Willis - exceptionally bright and practically astute.'
‘Direct, personable and attentive, the Orrick team knows their clients and sectors inside out.'
'They are sensible with resourcing and creative in their thinking to approach complex commercial litigation with an eye to delivering the very best results for their clients, often in difficult circumstances.'
Key clients
- Connexin Limited
- Ernst & Young
- Global Processing Services (UK) Limited
- KPMG LLP
- MetalNRG plc
- Optimares S.p.A
- PAYONE GmbH/Worldline Group
- Tullow Ghana Limited
Work highlights
Represented MetalNRG in relation to a number of related matters, including an action in the High Court under the Companies Act 2006.
Advised Ernst & Young LLP in relation to a claim by HMRC for alleged misrepresentations made in relation to a settlement agreement entered into within the framework of HMRC's 'Employee Benefit Trust Settlement Opportunity' launched in April 2011.
Represented Tullow Ghana Limited in Commercial Court proceedings against Vallourec Oil and Gas France S.A.S., involving a series of 28 pipes which were found to have significant leaks when installed in water injection wells.
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Practice head
Simon Willis
Other key lawyers
Amanda Voss; Adam Rizzo