Under the leadership of Nicholas Heaton, the professional negligence team at Hogan Lovells International LLP is primarily noted for its expertise in pension disputes. Heaton has extensive experience in claims involving pension schemes and is a skilled litigator. Angela Dimsdale Gill is adept at handling a broad range of liability claims for both claimants and defendants, including solicitor and pension disputes. Paul Tonkin is the firm’s port of contact for real estate claims, and Matthew Bullen offers advice on claims involving solicitors and financial professionals.
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- The main ‘stand-out’ aspect of Hogan Lovells’ service that I experienced was the impressive attention to detail when it came to the legal advice they gave: it seemed that no matter how seemingly peripheral an issue which emerged in the course of the mediation day, that issue had already been predicted and researched by Hogan Lovells just-in-case.'
‘Angela Dimsdale-Gill is very impressive. She has decades of experience of matters more complex than the one at hand, and it clearly showed. She was focused, thorough and seemingly always available.'
‘They provide top-quality advice on all aspects of the case, combining subject-matter expertise with expertise in professional negligence litigation.’
‘Matthew Bullen and Nicholas Heaton are superb tacticians and come up with innovative ideas to deal with complex legal problems.'
‘Very experienced in pensions-related litigation matters.'
'Responsive to clients' needs.'
Key clients
- ENRC
- BAT Industries
Work highlights
Acting for ENRC in proceedings against its former solicitors, Dechert LLP, former Dechert partner Neil Gerrard, and the UK Serious Fraud Office.
Representing BAT in $800m corporate and commercial audit negligence claims against PriceWaterhouseCoopers.
Advising the trustee and sponsoring employer of a UK pension scheme in relation to negligence claims against four former professional advisors, concerning issues reaching back more than 40 years and with a potential value in excess of £140m.
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Practice head
Nicholas Heaton
Other key lawyers
Angela Dimsdale-Gill; Paul Tonkin; Matthew Bullen