Gardner Leader LLP‘s ’extremely skilled‘ litigators are called upon by clients engaged in the spectrum of commercial disputes, and offer additional expertise in a variety of arbitration systems and contentious insurance, IP and tax matters. Chris Felton spearheads the firm’s contentious work, focusing on multi-jurisdictional proceedings concerning breaches of directors’ duties, shareholder disputes and contentious trusts. Alongside her commercial disputes practice, Michelle Di Gioia is well versed in property litigation, including landlord and tenant issues, and health and safety-related matters.
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‘Christopher Felton is a master tactical analyst. If he had not been a solicitor he would have been a general in battle. He is always one step ahead of opponents. Michelle di Gioia stands out for being practical and tactical.’
‘They are extremely skilled, but also organised and able to lend their expertise to a large number of problems. They are coherent as a team with people able to step in when primary fee earners are away, as well as being prompt, which is crucial.’
‘The team at Gardner Leader stand out for its tenacity and strategic focus, pushing forward with determination, even when faced of the truly obnoxious opponents.’
‘Michelle di Gioia is fantastic - very collaborative and brings a winning combination of patience and determination to her work.’
‘They are a strong team with an advanced sense of robust strategy. They take a sensible and well-balanced approach. Push when pushing is needed, but not fighting all points at all costs. They give counsel exactly the support that is needed.’
‘Michelle Di Gioia is a pleasure to work with. She is calm, gets to the heart of the issue quickly and quietly, and never passes the buck.’
Key clients
- Mehta family/IIA Technologies PTE Limited
- Hayat Otel/Bilgili Holding
- Managed Legal Solutions
- The Marble Workshop
- Fazita Investment Limited
Work highlights
Represented the Mehta Family in an alleged $1bn cross-border fraud case spanning the UAE, Singapore, Hong Kong, the US and BVI, among others.
Acting for Bilgili Holding in a high-value dispute concerning the mismanagement of an Istanbul hotel.
Acting for Fazita Investments in a €100m claim involving English, Cypriot and Polish law, and pertaining to the alleged hijacking of a closed investment fund.
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Practice head
Chris Felton
Other key lawyers
Michelle Di Gioia; Katie Dyson