Mayer Brown International LLP stands out for its international network of offices, forging a collaboration with the firm’s global disputes and construction teams. The group sits within the firm’s wider disputes and litigation practice, and is able to ‘handle cross-jurisdictional and international matters through a network of equally capable overseas offices, strong relationships, and firm partnerships.’ Jonathan Cohen skilled in claims in the construction sector, representing a variety of manufacturers such as cladding manufacturers. Mark Stefanini has a strength in product safety and product recall issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Mayer Brown team provides a fantastic service from start to finish. Technical excellence is combined with great client service and superb strategic input. The team ensures that the correct lawyers support you with your matters to give the right level of support. They provide their strategic input to the matter, to ensure that any dispute is resolved as soon as possible with minimal disruption to the client. They are also able to handle cross-jurisdictional and international matters through a network of equally capable overseas offices, strong relationships, and firm partnerships.'
- 'Jonathan Cohen is a strong senior associate, developing a good reputation in the market. He is capable, responsive and remains calm in tough situations.'
- 'Kwadwo Sarkodie is a great lawyer with strong technical legal skills and excellent client care. He is very responsive and always prepared to go the extra mile and more for his clients.'
- 'When Kwadwo is engaged on your matter you instantly feel confident that the situation is in good hands. Kwadwo is a partner at the top of his game and a leading lawyer.'
Key clients
- Shepherd Construction Limited
Work highlights
Represented a UK-based construction company Shepherd in a landmark construction and cladding dispute worth almost £70m.
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Cohen; Mark Stefanini