TLT is highly proficient in a broad range of commercial disputes, especially in the financial, retail, and energy sectors. Practice head Chris Owen excels in commercial and corporate litigation and mediation, and is a go-to lawyer for international and cross-border claims. The group also includes Ed Fiddick, who focuses on shareholder and partnership disputes, warranty claims, and other contentious corporate matters; Victoria Mabbett, a trusted advisor to both the private and public sectors, and who also has unique skills in IT litigation; and Nicola Mead-Batten, who focuses on public sector mandates and regulatory litigation.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- Chris Owen is brilliant; he is incredibly knowledgeable, works collaboratively, and is calm and clear for clients.
- Top commercial team that works extremely effectively across departments to offer a true holistic service to clients.
- They have exceptional knowledge working with procurement in the public sector.
- Chris Owen is very wise, an excellent lawyer, and appropriately tough.
- Chris Owen is exceptional: easily Magic Circle quality.
- Nicola Mead-Batten brings sharp intellect combined with impeccable client care to all of the cases she handles. She always goes the extra mile to ensure her clients achieve the best outcome possible.
Key clients
- WH Smith
- Pulmaflex UK
- Government Legal Department
- Independent Vetcare
- British Medical Association
- Gambling Commission
- University College London
- Vodafone Three
- Ecotricity
- British Telecom/EE Limited
Work highlights
Acting for Vodafone Three in its defence of claims issued by 62 former members of its franchisee network involving issues arising from the conduct of Vodafone’s franchise programme from 2020 onwards.
Acting for WH Smith in relation to a dispute relating to the operations of its franchise in India.
Advising the Government Legal Department and the Home Office on the development of a competition law damages claim to recover overcharges arising from the alleged abuse of a dominant position by Motorola contrary to the Competition Act 1998.
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Practice head
Chris Owen
Other key lawyers
Ed Fiddick; Victoria Mabbett; Nicola Mead-Batten; Victoria Channing; Matthew McLellan; Claire Blackmore