The commercial disputes team at K&L Gates LLP handles a range of disputes throughout the market. The group is regularly engaged to act on behalf of multinational corporations, governments, and private individuals. Further evidencing the breadth of knowledge within the team is the broad spectrum of industry sectors within which it operates, including aviation, fintech, and life sciences. John Magnin heads the team, with extensive experience and knowledge throughout the practice area. Martin King represents clients across multiple industries, including sport and technology, whilst Clare Tanner focuses on finance disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘John Magnin - I will always consider him. He is an exceptional lawyer, does his own advocacy in arbitrations, has huge integrity and is also pragmatic.’
- ‘Martin King has a keen eye for detail, exceptional sector knowledge, and excellent troubleshooting skills.’
- ‘They have several very bright and impressive lawyers, and are skilled at managing complex multi-jurisdictional litigation.’
- ‘A fantastic team bringing together very versatile legal experience and attitude, allowing them to handle complex legal matters within a very broad spectrum.’
- ‘John Magnin is very considerate and provides excellent top-level strategy advice.’
- ‘A very confident and capable team, run efficiently, with a proactive and dynamic approach.’
Key clients
- Formula One Management Limited
- Republic of France
- Arena Racing Corporation
- Vietjet Aviation JSC
- Change Agronomy Limited
- Far East Façades (UK) Limited
Work highlights
Represented Formula One Management Limited in high-profile High Court litigation brought by Former F1 driver, Felipe Massa, arising out of the “Crashgate” controversy.
Acted for the Republic of France in a long-running series of High Court, Court of Appeal, and arbitral proceedings arising out of the loss the M/T Prestige oil tanker and resulting oil spill.
Represented an individual defendant in high-profile High Court litigation, accused alongside 17 others of conspiring to fund terrorism in Syria, involving issues of state immunity, jurisdiction, funding, appeals, abuse of process, as well as related actions in Qatar.
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Practice head
John Magnin
Other key lawyers
Martin King; Clare Tanner; Louise Bond; Declan Gallivan