Investment funds

Asset management company

Advising in relation to arbitration proceedings involving claims in excess of £20 million in relation to the terms of a directors’ and officers' liability insurance policy.

Real estate finance claims

Acting for a number of European banks in claims involving allegations of mis-selling foreign currency loans and managing debt recovery proceedings.

Private equity management

Advising an investment manager of a private equity fund structure in connection with claims asserted by former senior managers for wrongful dismissal, discretionary bonuses and carried interest. 

Commercial litigation

Shareholder claims

Acting for a high net worth individual in relation to high-profile claims brought against a FTSE-250 company asserting improper exercise of directors’ powers.

Private equity management

Advising an investment manager of a private equity fund structure in connection with claims asserted by former senior managers for wrongful dismissal, discretionary bonuses and carried interest.

Joint venture dispute

Acting for investors in High Court proceedings concerning a joint venture for the fabrication, license and sale of sculptures involving claims in excess of US$20 million. 

Dispute resolution

Asset management company

Advising in relation to arbitration proceedings involving claims in excess of £20 million in relation to the terms of a directors’ and officers' liability insurance policy.

Offshore construction arbitration

Acting for an offshore contractor in LCIA arbitration proceedings concerning the refurbishment of an FPSO involving claims in excess of US$200 million.

Art and valuable items dispute

Advising on claim for misrepresentation in relation to the sale of furniture attributed to a leading Art Deco designer.

Finance litigation

Hyderabad Fund dispute

Acting for Pakistan in landmark proceedings relating to a high-profile multi-million pound banking dispute before the High Court arising out of events in 1948, involving arguments of non-justiciability and multi-jurisdictional complexities.

Real estate finance claims

Acting for a number of European banks in claims involving allegations of mis-selling foreign currency loans and managing debt recovery proceedings.

Investment dispute

Advising an investor in relation to claims arising from the development and management of a precious metals business.

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