The commercial litigation team at Dentons possesses a strong book of work representing clients across an array of disputes, including contractual, consumer, and post M&A litigation. Its client base includes corporates from the banking, defence, and logistics sectors. Leadership responsibilities are divided between Philip Knight, who has an established practice advising at all levels of the court system and in ADR, and fintech dispute specialist Craig Neilson. Fiona MacGregor sports extensive expertise acting for clients in the energy and manufacturing sectors.
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- Craig Neilson. Calm and experienced, Craig is a superb and tenacious lawyer.
- Exceptionally experienced litigators.
- Philip Knight leads the excellent team. Fiona McGregor is also excellent on the property litigation side of matters. They are a fantastic, commercial team, covering the whole range of commercial litigation work.
- Philip Knight is a brilliant lawyer and leader. He is technically strong and brings a wealth of experience to every case he works on.
- Under the visionary leadership of Philip Knight, the Dentons commercial litigation team has grown from strength to strength. The team acts for a broad range of clients across all sectors.
- Craig Neilson and Fiona MacGregor are very impressive at the partner and counsel level. Amina Jamil is a standout senior associate who is very strong technically and a pleasure to work with.
Key clients
- Aggreko
- Amazon
- Edrington
- Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises
- Holland & Barrett
- McCulloch International
- John Lewis and Waitrose
- Marks & Spencer
- Mex Group Worldwide
- Scania
- TSB Bank
- Specialist Cars
Work highlights
Assisting with contractual claims by vendors selling products on Amazon's global online marketplace.
Acting in the Commercial Court, Court of Session (Mex Group Worldwide Ltd v Ford & Others) and in a Petition to the Court of Session for orders under s1 of the Administration of Justice (Scotland) Act 1972, involving claims of unlawful means conspiracy, inducement to breach contract and defamation.
Acted for Edrington in defending English Commercial Court proceedings arising from an Asset Purchase Agreement for the Noble Oak whisky brand, concerning non-payment, completion and ownership issues, as part of a coordinated cross-border strategy with US colleagues.
Practice head
Philip Knight; Craig Neilson
Other key lawyers
Fiona MacGregor