Specialising in claimant-side securities litigation, Fox Williams LLP acts against leading trading, energy and retail companies on a range of cases, including stock-drop claims. The firm is also experienced at handling claims relating to market disclosures, governance failures and financial misconduct. Practice head Andrew Hill advises institutional investors in overstatement and bribery cases. ‘Extremely strong on the details and very commercial’, Matthew Reach adds to the firm’s securities strength. Anisha Patel focuses on corporate accountability and investor stewardship issues in securities litigation. Conrad Palejowski excels in civil fraud proceedings, including in cases raising allegations of deceit and breach of duty.
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Testimonials
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- Andrew Hill is an outstanding securities litigator who combines deep technical expertise with real strategic vision. What sets him apart from competitors is his ability to see the whole picture in complex group actions: he is exceptionally strong on case theory, evidential strategy, and procedural tactics, but always anchored in what will actually move the needle for claimants in terms of recoveries, timing, and risk.
- Fox Williams’ group litigation practice stands out for combining heavyweight claimant-side expertise with a genuinely commercial, pragmatic approach. The team is particularly strong at marshalling complex, multi-party disputes into clear, strategic litigation campaigns, with a focus on delivering recoveries in a way that is proportionate to risk, cost, and client resources.
- A first-rate claimant-side securities law practice with real depth of knowledge and experience in the area.
- Matthew Reach - an experienced, thoroughly commercial litigator with a great reputation in the market.
- The team has good strength at the partner level, with Andrew Hill being particularly impressive.
- Andrew Hill combines analytical rigor with forward-thinking strategy.
Work highlights
Advised institutional investors on the development and preparation of a proposed £4.5 billion securities misstatement claim against British American Tobacco under sections 90 and 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Advising over 50 institutional investors on a £140 million securities litigation group action against Boohoo Group plc under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Advised over 50 institutional investors on securities litigation claims against Entain plc under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Andrew Hill
Other key lawyers
Matthew Reach; Anisha Patel; Conrad Palejowski