With expertise in public sector procurement challenges, Clarke Willmott LLP covers a wide array of commercial disputes, with experience in agency disputes, collective litigation, corporate disputes, data protection and defamation. The firm is also well-versed in arbitrations, including under international arbitral rules. Alex Jakubowski oversees the team, specialising in IT disputes as well as financial services and banking disputes, including professional negligence. Richard Moore leverages his knowledge of IP litigation, while Darren Kidd advises on insolvency and professional negligence disputes. David Stedman adds knowledge of misrepresentation and defamation to the team. James Marshall focuses on lending, energy and sport matters.
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‘Clarke Willmott is accustomed to handling large scale litigation. It has a commercial approach, but is not afraid to take risks where warranted.’
‘Darren Kidd is simply exceptional. He has a forensic attention to detail and is analytically precise. His strategic judgment on how to maximise prospects of success is impeccable.’
Key clients
- Prime Way Care Ltd
- Chartwell Master Care LP
Work highlights
Acting on behalf of Yellowstone Capital Management SA as its English solicitors in a dispute concerning its shareholding in the 5* luxury Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Jerusalem.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
David Stedman
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
James Marshall
Practice head
Alex Jakubowski
Other key lawyers
Richard Moore; David Stedman; Darren Kidd; James Marshall; Emma Davey