The dispute resolution team at Fieldfisher LLP handles a range of leading work, including competition litigation, class actions, and energy arbitration matters. With sector specialisms that include the manufacturing, engineering, energy, and IT spaces, the practice is well-positioned to assist a variety of clients. Richard Waugh leads the Birmingham dispute resolution team, with particular expertise in energy sector disputes, including international gas pricing and long-term supply contract disputes. Furthermore, Stephen May leads the competition litigation team, and Darren Kenny advises on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes, with expertise in commercial fraud disputes, regularly representing ultra-high-net-worth individuals, banks, and businesses.
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- ‘This is a very strong team.'
- ‘The team is excellent - very organised, commercial, and comprised of highly technical lawyers.’
Key clients
- Achilles Information Limited
- Advance Group
Work highlights
Represented the Shield Group in a series of related disputes arising out of the management and reorganisation of the business between 2012 and 2020.
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.
Darren Kenny
Practice head
Richard Waugh
Other key lawyers
Darren Kenny; Stephen May; Adam Sturt