The dispute resolution group at Michelmores LLP is skilled in international commercial litigation work, as well as in fraud and asset recovery and reputation management. Leading the practice, Sara Chisholm-Batten is an expert in international enforcement and is also skilled in private wealth disputes involving offshore jurisdictions. Jonathan Kitchin represents a diverse roster of clients in commercial litigation, with particular expertise in the financial services and insurance sectors; Alice Daniels excels in both commercial and private wealth disputes; and Jayne Clemens is a reputation management specialist. Emily Aggett is a key contact for both commercial and contractual disputes.
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Key clients
- Daily Mail & General Trust Plc
- Intelsat Global Sales & Marketing (now SES satellites)
- Landmark Information Group Ltd
- LifeSearch Partners Limited
- Axon Partners Group
Work highlights
Acting for the Seventh Defendant in the case of Crane Bank (&Ors) v DFCU (& Ors), a case concerning a dispute over the acquisition of the assets and liabilities of a failed Ugandan bank, Crane Bank Limited, from the regulator, the Bank of Uganda.
Acting for an individual in relation to a high-profile international dispute with The Telegraph relating to defamatory statements.
Advising the majority shareholder of a property investment portfolio on the defence of an unfair prejudice petition brought by a minority shareholder in a British overseas territory seeking a share buy-out with an alleged value of up to c.£75m, advising on relevant corporate law, director duties, related finance transactions and working alongside local counsel.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Sara Chisholm-Batten
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Kitchin; Alice Daniels; Jayne Clemens; Emily Aggett; Rosanna Arenare; Scott Love