Linklaters LLP boasts a ‘high-quality, user-friendly team’ that is instructed by major corporates, governments, and leading banks on high-profile commercial disputes. Members of the practice work closely with the wider corporate team on complex mandates. Alison Wilson, who heads the ’highly experienced’ practice, specialises in contentious financial regulation. Tom Cassels is noted for his extensive public law and competition litigation experience, while Ben Carroll focuses on multijurisdictional disputes in the energy, mining, and sports sectors. Rory Conway focuses on contentious insolvency work, while Patrick Robinson specialises in derivatives and structured products disputes. Sarina Williams and Harriet Ellis are also recommended.
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Testimonials
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‘Marc Harvey is an excellent team leader and matter manager. Enthusiastic, responsive, and most importantly, high-quality analysis and advice.’
‘High quality user-friendly team. Depth of expertise. Highly experienced.’
‘Practical and pragmatic advice.’
Key clients
- Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited
- Independent Petroleum Group Limited (“IPG”)
- Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (“Reckitt”)
- Capitol Park J28 M62 Limited
- Kelkoo
- Capita Group plc
- Telefónica S.A. and Telefonica O2 Holdings Limited
- Veranova BidCo LP (Claimant), Altaris Capital Partners LLC
Work highlights
Acting for Jardine Matheson Holdings Limited in relation to a high-profile activist shareholder litigation.
Represented Reckitt in its defence of securities litigation proceedings issued against them under sections 90A and Schedule 10A of FSMA on behalf of c 280 institutional investors as well as a number of retail investors.
Representing the Claimant in proceedings against Johnson Matthey Group; alleging breach of certain warranties and deceit (fraudulent misrepresentation) in the context of a transaction for the sale of a healthcare business.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Harriet Ellis
Practice head
Alison Wilson
Other key lawyers
Tom Cassels; Ben Carroll; Rory Conway; Patrick Robinson; Sarina Williams; Harriet Ellis