Advising clients in both litigation and arbitration contexts, Burges Salmon LLP leverages its experience in a wide range of industries to advise clients in the energy, property, insurance and manufacturing spaces. The firm advises clients on transport, shareholder and professional negligence disputes. It is instructed by a broad range of clients, including companies, individuals and government entities. The team is led by Andrew Burnette who focuses on professional negligence, fraud and shareholder disputes. Michael Ward acts for ultra-high-net worth (UHNW) individuals and corporates in shareholder disputes and civil fraud. Matthew Kaltsas-Walker is experienced in investigations and insurance disputes. Brian Wong specialises in transport, tech and public law matters. Specialising in portfolio litigation, Caroline Brown was promoted to partner in May 2024. David Hall is also of note.
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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.
Brian Wong
Matthew Kaltsas-Walker
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; Brian Wong; Caroline Brown; David Hall; Andrew Matheson