Noted for its ‘lean team with high quality partners, time and attention’, Arnold & Porter has extensive experience in shareholder and joint venture disputes, as well as complex post M&A matters. Team head Hilton Mervis is variously commended as the ’perfect strategist’ and a ‘great lateral thinker’. He leads a team that notably includes ’ intelligent and responsive litigator’ Charlotte Mallorie. Also of note is Jane Wessel, who has a 'finely tuned commercial instinct’. William Paris is an ‘impressive, diligent and creative litigator’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘A&P is market leading when it comes to PIL and related matters - they are a premium outfit.’
‘Lean team with high-quality partners, time, and attention. Junior solicitors and paralegals are also encouraged to be hands-on and external-facing, which makes for a good spread of experience.’
‘Charlotte Mallorie - an intelligent and responsive litigator, who is a pleasure to work with.'
- Jane Wessell - has seen it all, calm, unflappable with finely tuned commercial instincts.’
‘Jane Wessell is great at client management and getting stuck in when needed, despite being a very senior partner.'
‘Hilton Mervis is the definition of a perfect strategist. He is an excellent support in helping achieve optimum results in difficult situations. Charlotte Mallorie is very thoughtful and thorough in her execution. She is very tenacious and hardworking. She will achieve optimum results for her clients.'
Key clients
- Central Bank of Venezuela as represented by the Ad Hoc Board
- Ocorian Limited and Herinder Singh
- Sotheby’s
- Czech Republic
- Heineken (Adrestia); Diageo; Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited; AB InBev
- Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd (MOL)
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Hilton Mervis
Other key lawyers
Charlotte Mallorie; Jane Wessel; William Paris