Regarded as 'an excellent choice for complex commercial disputes', Ashurst is praised by clients for its 'strategic thinking and judgment'. Class actions, data litigation, and shareholder activism are all strengths of the practice, that is noted for its ‘particular strength in energy disputes’. Praised by clients as 'top of the market', Jon Gale is noted for his extensive expertise in class actions and high-profile ESG mandates. James Levy, Simon Bromwich, and Tom Cummins are all key to the practice, with Dyfan Owen and Tim West also noted.
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Testimonials
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'An excellent choice for complex commercial disputes. Ashurst stands out for its strategic thinking and judgment. They are also a pleasure to work with, operating collaboratively as a team.'
‘Ashurst has an excellent commercial practice, with strength in depth and very capable senior assistants as well as partners. It has a particular strength in energy disputes. ’
‘I would particularly highlight Jon Gale, James Levy, Tom Connor and Tom Cummins, as disputes specialists with a deep experience across the energy sector, with excellent partner engagement and judgment.'
'Jon Gale is a very experienced commercial litigator at the top of the market in this area.'
Key clients
- Imperial Brands PLC
- Punter Southall Group Limited
- GSH Private Investments
- Telefonica
- NCR
- Worldpay
- Close Brothers Asset Management
- Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited
- Virgin Media O2
Work highlights
Representing Imperial Brands PLC in a claim brought by Leigh Day on behalf of over 10,000 tobacco farmers and their families in Malawi claiming compensation against various Imperial Group entities in the English High Court.
Continuing to advise PSG - Punter Southall Group Limited on all aspects of litigation arising from a claim for unfair prejudice.
Representing Telefonica UK in its defence of a c. £3 billion class action before the Competition Appeal Tribunal in relation to abuse of dominance/collective dominance allegations concerning the pricing of combined handset and airtime contracts to consumers.
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Practice head
Jon Gale
Other key lawyers
James Levy; Simon Bromwich; Tom Cummins; Dyfan Owen; Tim West