Financial services disputes are the mainstay of Shoosmiths LLP’s dispute resolution and litigation team’s workload. Beyond its work on guarantee disputes and asset finance litigation, the team, under the leadership of Ciaran McCorry, is known for its expertise in corporate and property disputes. Tanya Surgeon joined from A&L Goodbody Northern Ireland LLP in January 2025 and bolsters the team’s expertise in financial services, insolvency and property litigation. Commercial litigator Niall Marken supports on the full breadth of disputes, including those for both local businesses and multinational companies.
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‘The Shoosmiths LLP team has an unrivalled ability to call on vast experience from across the United Kingdom and further afield to ensure that its clients have the broadest possible dispute resolution offering. I can attest to the quality and thoroughness of their preparation of a case. The disputes team is a well-resourced team of dedicated and hard-working lawyers who are as intelligent as they are pragmatic.’
‘Ciaran McCorry is an astute lawyer who thinks creatively and pragmatically; he has an outstanding knowledge of law and procedure and a profound understanding of the marketplace and his clients’ needs. There is a thoroughness to Niall Marken's work and preparation that makes him a joy to work with. Tanya Surgeon is very clearly an exceptionally intelligent lawyer, and her deep understanding of the law lends itself well to the most complex and technical disputes.’
‘The firm is ahead of its competitors when it comes to the preparation of briefs to counsel. They are approachable and, importantly, contactable to work through issues which arise throughout the life of a case. This level of collaboration is often absent when dealing with other firms.’
‘Niall Marken is approachable, diligent and on top of the issues in cases.’
‘Ciaran McCorry is a well-regarded and efficient litigator. Has excellent client care skills.’
‘The dispute resolution practice within Shoosmiths LLP has some of the most gifted and experienced individuals I've had the pleasure of working with.’
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ciaran McCorry
Other key lawyers
Tanya Surgeon; Niall Marken