Praised for its ‘wonderful combination of intellect, work ethic, and soft skills’, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP’s experience spans a diverse range of sectors, including financial services, insurance, and manufacturing. ‘An outstanding commercial and strategic thinker’, practice head Peter Burrell regularly appears before the High Court, particularly in cases concerning allegations of corporate crime. Simon Osborn-King is an ’exceptionally astute lawyer’ whose workload covers contractual disputes and contentious insolvency proceedings, while Jerry Healy is noted for his experience in cross-border work. Other key figures include Giles Harvey and the ‘excellent’ Shamilee Arora.
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Testimonials
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‘Simon Osborn-King and Jerry Healy are both first-rate litigators doing blue-chip work. Hard working, great with clients, with impeccable judgment. Giles Harvey is as good a senior associate as you could find in the London market and will go a long way. Shamilee Arora is also excellent. Peter Burrell leads the team and has vast experience - and is a pleasure to work with.’
‘The Willkie comm lit team brings in some massive cases, in part by leveraging its connections in the US. It seems like one of the most ambitious commercial litigation firms of the last couple of years, and frequently appears in some of the largest fraud and corruption-related cases in this jurisdiction.’
'A wonderful combination of intellect, work ethic, and soft skills.'
- 'Simon Osborn-King is a junior partner to watch. He is an exceptionally astute lawyer, with a very level head, operating at the highest level of practice.'
- 'Shamilee Arora is one to watch. She is a senior associate with an incredible intellect and an exceptional eye for detail. A future partner in the making.’
- 'Peter Burrell - an outstanding commercial and strategic thinker, able to balance case leadership with an eye for detail. A top-class litigator.'
Key clients
- Nopporn Suppipat
- Man Group
- Kroll
- Freshstream Partners
- Jusan Technologies Limited
- Thriving Brands
- Bluebell Cars Holding Limited
- Jysan Holding LLC
- Real Assets (RA) Global Opportunity Fund 1 Ltd
Work highlights
On behalf of Man Group, a London Stock Exchange-listed investment management business, a Willkie litigation team led by partners Peter Burrell and Jerry Healy is providing defence in a cross-border High Court dispute with a claim value of a least $1 billion.
Representing Jusan Technologies Limited (“JTL”) in a claim to strike-out Uconinvest LLC from its register of members pursuant to s.125 of the Companies Act 2006 following a judgment of the High Court of Mr Justice Fancourt dated 22 June 2024 (the “Judgment”) wherein the Court found that Uconinvest LLC was not bound by the shareholders’ agreement of JTL.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Peter Burrell
Other key lawyers
Simon Osborn-King; Jerry Healy; Giles Harvey; Shamilee Arora