Fladgate LLP is ‘a top-drawer commercial litigation outfit’. Representing domestic and international corporations, as well as HNW individuals, the team’s credentials cover contractual, shareholder and partnership disputes, misrepresentation actions and freezing injunctions. The 37-strong dispute resolution department is also experienced in search orders, warranty claims and jurisdictional challenges. Among the group’s several experienced practitioners, Tom Bolam focuses on commercial and business disputes. Mark Buckley’s litigation caseload encompasses international commercial, IP and sports disputes. John Evans is ‘exceptionally experienced in heavyweight litigation’ and ‘superb solicitor’ Joel Seager is an expert in partnership disputes, civil fraud and contentious insolvency. The department further includes Garbhan Shanks, who is particularly focused on insurance and group actions, and Leigh Callaway, an expert in financial services disputes, civil fraud and data and cyber risk. Nadia Osborne specialises in general commercial litigation and contentious insolvency law, while Will Thompson represents corporate and individual clients, as well as sovereign states, in a range of disputes.
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‘They have all the good things expected of a big firm and all the good things expected from a small firm.'
- ‘The team is hands-on and responsive. Friendly and cooperative in getting things done. They are strategic thinkers and well equipped with the latest technology to retrieve data.’
- ‘Fladgate is a top-drawer commercial litigation outfit that is able to handle heavy disputes and get great results.’
- ‘Fladgate has a large disputes team, and they have a good balance of partners and associates. A very well-regarded commercial law firm.’
‘John Evans - powerful but empathetic, good judgement. Tough but flexible, and exceptionally experienced in heavyweight litigation.’
‘Mark Buckley keeps a cool head in the furnace of a dispute, and he has a keen eye for commercial realities.’
‘Joel Seager works well with his team and is a superb solicitor - clever, responsive, and has good judgement.’
‘Tom Bolam and Nadia Osborne are both excellent litigation partners. Very responsive and commercial in their approach.’
Key clients
- Loudwater Trade and Finance
- Pharmex
- LA Micro Group
- All Active Asset Capital
Work highlights
- Acting for Loudwater Trade and Finance in connection with litigation stemming from a £122m contract to provide sterile gowns to PPE Medpro.
- Acting for Pharmex in a distribution agreement dispute against Takeda Pharmaceutical Company.
- Acting for LA Micro Group in a dispute over who is the beneficial owner of shares in English company, LA Micro Group (UK).
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.
Practice head
John Evans
Other key lawyers
Tom Bolam; Mark Buckley; Joel Seager; Garbhan Shanks; Leigh Callaway; Nadia Osborne; Will Thompson; Doug Cherry