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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Testimonials
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‘This is a very strong team.'
‘The team is excellent - very organised, commercial, and comprised of highly technical lawyers.’
‘Darren Kenny is outstanding. He has a very forensic approach to detail, which is placed in combination with an acute understanding of client needs and an overall commercial approach.'
‘I have been very impressed with Darren Kenny. He combines realism, bedside manner, legal acumen, and attention to detail.'
‘The Fieldfisher Birmingham team operates a top-drawer, City-level service which is a class apart from their regional peers.'
‘Stephen May is the first person I call for dispute-related support and is the best operator in the region.'
Key clients
- Achilles Information Limited
- Advance Group
- AQA Education, AB (a FTSE100 company) and XYZ
- Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH
- Boparan Holdings Limited t/a 2 Sisters Food Group
- Boparan Private Office
- Britannia Holdings 2006 Limited
- Capital One bank
- Deep Sky Leasing
- Del Bosque Group Limited
- DS Smith Plc
- Eckoh PLC & Syntec Limited
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.
Pursued a £600m competition claim on behalf of Whistl against Royal Mail following a decision by Ofcom in 2018 that Royal Mail had breached competition law by introducing price changes that had prevented Whistl from being able to compete for 'end-to-end' delivery of bulk mail.
Advised an individual in respect of a $1.9bn claim and a Worldwide Freezing Order in the sum of $2.6bn imposed against him by PrivatBank.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Darren Kenny
Practice head
Richard Waugh
Other key lawyers
Darren Kenny; Stephen May; Adam Sturt