Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s litigation team handles a diverse caseload, spanning commercial and procurement disputes, group actions, and reputation management cases. Co-chair Dan Butler is a key figure in high-profile procurement challenges, adept at both bringing and defending claims. Fellow co-chair Steve Dunseath is a trusted advisor on reputation protection, regularly preventing the spread of defamatory material. Adam Berman and Ellie O’Sullivan also play integral roles in the team’s continued success.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘An approachable team with great commercial awareness.' 

  • ‘Adam Berman managed our case expertly. He was understanding but willing to give us a clear and unbiased opinion.'

  • ‘Great team. Always on hand to support our business.’

  • ‘Trowers & Hamlins has a strong commercial litigation practice. They have the resources to take on complex cases in difficult circumstances, and are both responsive and collaborative.’

  • ‘I have worked with Steve Dunseath, Adam Berman, and Jessica Johnson. All three were very good. They dealt with this situation very impressively, combining hard work with good judgement and strong commercial awareness.' 

  • 'Adam Berman was particularly excellent, and is a key partner in the making.’

Key clients

  • Baanx Group
  • Pinewood Technologies
  • Latimer Developments
  • Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

Work highlights

Acting for Baanx Group in a claim brought by one of its customers who alleged the client had wrongly closed his cryptocurrency account.
Act for Pinewood Technologies PLC in its defence of a breach of contract claim worth $312m.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Dan Butler; Steve Dunseath

Other key lawyers

Adam Berman; Ellie O' Sullivan; Simon Banks; Jessica Johnson