Squire Patton Boggs‘ commercial litigation team specialises in disputes in the automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. The work focuses on supply chain risk management and product liability issues, with claims varying from contractual disputes to those involving product defects, force majeure clauses, and other delay issues. Ellie Pinnells heads the team, specialising in private competition follow-on damages claims, as well as group litigation, representing both claimants and defendants. Key support is provided by Victoria Callicott and Mariyam Harunah.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic team of lawyers from top to bottom.'
'One of the best commercial firms that I have ever worked with in terms of legal knowledge, client care, and litigation skill.’
‘Mariyam Harunah - a rising star in terms of pensions. Excellent legal knowledge and is completely committed to her cases. Fantastic with clients and strong commercial instincts.’
‘The team is great to work with, and they work across multiple offices where necessary so you always have the requisite expertise.’
‘Mariyam Harunah is dynamic and user-friendly with a fantastic litigator's instinct.'
‘Although we are a relatively small client, we seem to be treated with the same level of importance as much bigger clients. They are reliable and fast to tackle issues we face and need support on.’
Key clients
- SSGC Limited
- Representative Beneficiary of the Newell Rubbermaid UK Pension Scheme
Work highlights
Advised SSGC Limited on a breach of contract dispute against Serco in respect of security services provided nationwide at Covid-19 test and vaccination centres during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Acted for a representative beneficiary in the case of Newell Trustees Limited v Newell Rubbermaid UK Services Ltd & Anr concerning the validity of scheme changes converting final salary to money purchase benefits.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Mariyam Harunah
Practice head
Ellie Pinnells
Other key lawyers
Victoria Callicott; Mariyam Harunah