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Sidley Austin LLP

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Sidley Austin LLP represents a host of international clients in litigation, both before UK courts and courts in other jurisdictions. Matthew Shankland heads the team, as well as co-leading the firm’s global commercial litigation team; his experience spans shareholder, ontractual, and financial disputes. Andrew Fox’s diverse practice sees him advising on commercial disputes related to commodities brokerage, oil and gas logistics, and branding and licensing. Alastair Hopwood excels in cross-border disputes, including litigation in offshore jurisdictions. Sarah Lainchbury was promoted to partner in January 2024.
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Témoignages

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  • ‘A great team of advisors who are well above lawyers only.’

  • ‘Andrew Fox and David Smith are well above all our expectations. Talented and client/business oriented. Always available.’

  • ‘Great lawyers, commercially minded, providing best-in-class legal advice in a timely manner. They are our go-to firm for this type of legal advice.’

  • ‘Excellent legal knowledge and communication skills, being able to explain often complex legal concepts to clients in a manner that is useful and easy to understand.’

Clients clés

  • Darty Holdings SAS
  • Brightline Holdings LLC
  • Kroll
  • Sports Entertainment Media B.V.

Points forts

  • Represented Darty Holdings SAS in the Court of Appeal in overturning a first instance decision in a large preference claim.
  • Acted for Brightline Holdings LLC (formerly Virgin Trains USA LLC) in defending a damages claim commenced before the English High Court by Virgin Enterprises Limited (VEL) concerning the “Virgin” brand name and trade marks, with damages in excess of $200m.
  • Acting for Sports Entertainment Media B.V. (SEM) and its shareholders in defending a claim brought by Entain Holdings (Netherlands) B.V. arising out of Entain’s acquisition from SEM of Betent B.V. (trading as BetCity).

Avocats

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Responsable de la pratique

Matthew Shankland

Autres avocats clés

Andrew Fox; Alastair Hopwood; Sarah Lainchbury; David Smith