The ‘first-class team’ at Burges Salmon LLP remains ’highly experienced in commercial litigation’, acting for high-profile clients, including major corporations, organisations and government entities, in domestic and cross-border disputes. Practice leader Andrew Burnette ‘knows everything there is to know about professional negligence claims’, while ’experienced and canny litigator’ Michael Ward acts for corporates and high-net-worth individuals in civil fraud and shareholder disputes. Matthew Kaltsas-Walker is ‘technically brilliant’ in financial services litigation, and Ian Tucker specialises in transport disputes and contentious procurement mandates. Other key contacts in the group include David Hall, Brian Wong, Caroline Brown and Richard Binns, who is ’the epitome of an astute and approachable lawyer’.
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‘The commercial litigation team has genuine expertise and plenty of experience in commercial dispute resolution.’
‘Michael Ward is an experienced and canny litigator, absolutely committed to the client’s cause. He brings real strategic insight to the most tricky pieces of commercial litigation.’
‘Knowledgeable and pragmatic. A first-class team.’
‘Richard Binns is the epitome of an astute and approachable lawyer.’
‘Michael Ward leads a dynamic team and has no limits in his dedication to client care.’
‘Matthew Kaltsas-Walker is an excellent lawyer. Very responsive and easy to work with, technically brilliant but still very focused on securing a commercial outcome for his clients.’
‘Burges Salmon are highly experienced in commercial litigation, with a strong focus on serving the clients who have relationships with other teams in the firm, and a strong knowledge of the market. They are head and shoulders above the competition.’
‘Andrew Burnette is a highly intelligent, focused and commercially-minded partner, who seeks to provide an excellent service to clients. He knows everything there is to know about professional negligence claims, and commercial litigation generally. Andrew is always available, and nothing takes him by surprise.’
Key clients
- P3P Partners LLP
- UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO)
- Joy Griffiths
- PSGS Trust Corporation Ltd
- Rockpool Investments LLP
- Nathurst Ltd, Paul Tily, Joe Tily, Matt Tily
- URE Energy
- Market-leading financial advisor
- Discovery Corporate Services Limited
- FSCS
Work highlights
- Advising URE Energy on proceedings against housing association Notting Hill Genesis arising from the termination of a novel, long-term electricity supply and energy saving contract.
- Acting for Rockpool Investments LLP in complex linked Part 7 and unfair prejudice proceedings relating to an alleged dishonest scheme to dilute the capital interests of various classes of investor members.
- Acting for Discovery in connection with its High Court claim against a former agent arising out of the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Matthew Kaltsas-Walker
Brian Wong
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Caroline Brown
Practice head
Andrew Burnette
Other key lawyers
Michael Ward; Matthew Kaltsas-Walker; Ian Tucker; Brian Wong; Caroline Brown; Richard Binns; David Hall; Ann Metherall