With a strong advocacy offering, the 'truly exceptional' team at King & Spalding LLP handles all stages of the commercial litigation process. 'A master tactician and a standout litigator', practice head Sarah Walker boasts significant experience in international commercial disputes. Practice co-head Thomas Sprange KC represents a diverse roster of clients, from corporations and financial institutions to individuals and sovereign states. Ruth Byrne KC focuses on the energy and life sciences sectors, with particular expertise in fraud and enforcement. Kabir Bhalla and Charity Kirby are key contacts in the team.
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Testimonials
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‘The K&S team is imaginative, driven and determined. They always find a solution to a problem.’
‘Great track record of high-value litigation and international arbitration, especially the energy and natural resources sector.’
‘Tom Sprange KC - super charming advocate, has tribunals in his thrall in complex disputes.’
‘K&S has a truly exceptional disputes team in London that is a real pleasure to work with. They have no apparent flaws and are very reliable, diligent and responsive. They are also very humble and show zero arrogance despite their very successful track record and massive reputation in the City.’
'Sarah Walker is a master tactician and a standout litigator.'
Key clients
- Steven Kelbrick / Attock Oil International Limited
- Refinería de Cartagena S.A. (Reficar)
- Motorola Solutions Inc; Motorola Solutions Malaysia Sdn, Bhd
- Pinewood Asia Pacific
- Basel Hashwah
- ArcelorMittal Luxembourg
- Jetcraft Corporation
- Deutsche Bank
- Chevron
- Global Jet Capital Holdings
Work highlights
- Defending Steven Kelbrick, Attock Oil International Limited against allegations of fraud, contract issues, breach of fiduciary duty, and employment contracts, scheduled for a 12-week trial in 2024.
- Successfully represented Reficar in its dispute over the construction of an oil refinery in Colombia.
- Represented Motorola Solutions in proceedings in English High Court against Hytera to enforce a portion of a US court judgment ordering Hytera to pay to Motorola over $600m compensation for trade secret misappropriation, copyright infringement, costs, legal fees, and expenses.
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Practice head
Sarah Walker; Thomas Sprange KC
Other key lawyers
Ruth Byrne KC; Kabir Bhalla; Charity Kirby; Max Hill KC