Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields an ‘extremely dedicated team that goes the extra mile for clients’. With the majority of the group’s caseload containing international elements, the 42-strong commercial dispute resolution’s practice represents private banks, corporations, regulators, foreign governments, celebrities and ultra-HNW individuals in major disputes. It has notable experience in company and shareholder-related disputes, as well as sector expertise in technology, engineering, telecoms, sports, and financial services, along with mining, energy, aviation, professional services and retail. Charlotte Pender ’leads the team brilliantly‘; Stewart Hey is the firm’s fraud, asset recovery and investigations head; Rhys Novak’s commercial and corporate disputes practice covers fraud, bribery, sanctions and financial services; and Edward Craig is ‘a highly experienced and capable litigator’. The second line of key practitioners includes Caroline Greenwell, who is experienced in multi-jurisdictional disputes and financial crime investigations; Lucy Wicksteed, who focuses on financial services and fraud; Abigail Rushton, whose experience includes obtaining worldwide freezing orders; and ‘incredibly hard-working and talented litigator’ Lin Boutong.
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‘A team that demonstrates 100% commitment to securing clients’ objectives, no matter the complexity of the obstacles.’
‘Extremely dedicated team that goes the extra mile for clients.’
‘This team is a market leader in its field. It demonstrates, time and time again, its expertise, energy and can-do attitude. They just really are super-impressive - really, really good at what they do.’
‘Charlotte Pender leads the team brilliantly - she is approachable, pragmatic, and really knows her stuff.’
‘Caroline Greenwell - an impressive amount of experience and growing profile. She is entirely committed and a joy to work with.’
‘Edward Craig is a highly experienced and capable litigator. Extremely commercial and practical, and fantastic to work with.’
‘Rhys Novak is unquestionably a market-leading lawyer.
- ‘Lin Boutong - incredibly hard-working and talented litigator. Highly efficient team member.’
Clients clés
- Central Bank of Bahrain
- Awal Bank BSC
- RSM Restructuring & Advisory
- FRP Advisory
- Fica Frio
- Charlton Athletic Football Club
- Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club
- EFG Private Bank
- Bilta (UK)
- Greggs
Points forts
- Assisted Bilta (UK) with a settlement in a landmark fraud case against the investment banking arm of a major bank, which had been remitted for a retrial by the Court of Appeal.
- Acting for a HNW individual, his Italian investment company, and an Italian fiduciary company, in respect of a fraudulent misrepresentation claim.
- Assisting the co-founder of a bespoke data centre business (Franek Sodzawiczny) with enforcement efforts, against a backdrop of a concerted campaign by the award debtors (and their associates and family members) to frustrate recovery.
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Responsable de la pratique
Charlotte Pender
Autres avocats clés
Stewart Hey; Rhys Novak; Edward Craig; Caroline Greenwell; Lucy Wicksteed; Abigail Rushton; Lin Boutong