Fieldfisher’s dispute resolution practice is renowned for its strength in corporate litigation, professional negligence, sports disputes, and insolvency claims. The team is distinguished by its full-service offering and notable debt recovery expertise. Team head James Lappin is highly regarded for delivering strong results in complex, high-stakes litigation. Chris Keane, joining from Clarke Willmott LLP in January 2024, enhances the team’s insolvency expertise. Daniel Sheehan regularly advises top sporting clients, including several Premier League clubs. Grace Brown and Rebecca Smith are key figures in contentious probate. Chris Gee departed the firm for DWF in March 2024.
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Dispute Resolution
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Partner

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James is one of the leading experts in the UK practising in these fields with almost 20 years' experience.

James is frequently instructed by corporates, large PLCs and individuals in cases spanning different aspects of his expertise, including disputes involving alleged fraud, dishonesty and corruption, and cases with an international and cross border aspect. James has acted in leading cases across his areas of expertise.

James has substantial experience of heavyweight and often urgent applications, including for freezing and other interim relief, and he has attended well over 50 mediations.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘One of the heavy-hitting commercial litigation practices in the North West, frequently working against London firms and running London-based cases.'  'Dan Sheehan continues to develop an outstanding commercial practice.' 

    ‘A very good team of commercial litigators.’

    ‘James Lappin and Dan Sheehan are both highly experienced and excellent.’

    ‘They are superb litigators and exactly the sort of team you would want in your corner.’

    ‘Daniel Sheehan is a joy to work with, supportive, sharp, tactically astute and incredibly hard working.’

Key clients

  • Manchester Holdings Class of Employees and Former Employees of Morrisons Begbies Traynor Bridgestones JLA Total Care Babylon Healthcare Services

Work highlights

Advised Manchester Holdings concerning defending an unfair prejudice claim.