White & Case LLP

‘Highly skilled, prepared and engaged’, White & Case LLP’s commercial disputes team is regularly instructed by a host of market-leading clients active across a diverse array of sectors, from tech to mining. Regarded by one client as ‘one of the top commercial litigators in London for a serious claim’, practice head Lawson Caisley is involved in many of the firm’s most high-profile cases. Charles Balmain is noted for his experience in high-value restructurings and multijurisdictional disputes, while Swati Tripathi is particularly well regarded for her aviation sector acumen.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is highly skilled, prepared and engaged. They think quickly on their feet, always provide immediate responses, and have a deep knowledge of the case details.’
‘Stephanie Stocker is highly intelligent and dedicated, and provides immediate and extremely strategic support on litigation.’
‘Lawson Caisley is simply one of the top commercial litigators in London for a serious claim.'
‘Very strong on technology disputes.’
‘Rory Hishon - seasoned, strategic, excellent attention to detail.’
'Limitless commitment to the client's cause and seemingly limitless capacity for hard work to get the right result.'
'Charles Balmain and Swati Tripathi are both super credible, very business-focused as advisers and court or tribunal-focused when advocating. They also have great strength in depth in the team.'
'The team is extremely good: it has some exceptional partners and associates, is well resourced and produces high quality work product.'

Key clients

Vale
Meta
Adler Group
Greensill Bank
Proman

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