Commercial Litigation

Our global team of litigators have the appropriate legal, project management and crisis management experience in respect of complex, technical and sometimes reputationally significant disputes.

Should your issues develop into litigation, as one of the largest disputes firms in the world, our global group is adept at managing complex cross-border matters, where the stakes are high and often business critical.

A disputes powerhouse

Our recognition as a disputes powerhouse is one we're proud of - we understand the different ways a dispute can be resolved and are flexible enough to respond to the idiosyncrasies of each matter and our client’s needs as they develop. Our practice comprises over 400 litigators worldwide and, only in the UK, we conduct more commercial litigation than any other law firm. We are also ranked as the most active firm in claimant and defendant commercial litigation in the court of England & Wales.

We have the appropriate legal, project management and crisis management experience in respect of complex and technical litigation and have an established track record of working with clients to align case strategies with their overall commercial priorities and reputation management.

We provide the same level of rigor, experience and sensitivity regardless of the size and nature of the matter at hand. We act for a vast range of clients on the full spectrum of disputes ranging from disaster level events, through complex and high-value disputes and smaller, but nonetheless important, cases. We protect client interests during litigation in the courts, whilst always being mindful of the potential economic and publicity benefit in achieving early resolution where necessary. We understand the variety of challenges clients face on a day-to-day basis and are at the forefront of market developments.

Experience/deals

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  • UK & Europe
  • $65,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the investment vehicle of an ultra-high net worth individual) in connection with a $65,000,000 revolving credit facility to fund capital calls. 

    United Kingdom

    £45,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a £45,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to provide Funds at Lloyd's to support a corporate member in run-off.

    United Kingdom

    £55,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the UK subsidiary of a global US insurance company) in relation to a GBP 55,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purposes of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s 

    United Kingdom

    Amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (a Bermudan reinsurance company) in relation to the amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purpose of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s

    United Kingdom

    Refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility

    Acting for the lender (a prominent UK insurance company) in relation to the refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility and the residual intercreditor and security arrangements following the refinancing

    United Kingdom

    US$1,100,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers on a US$1,100,000,000 term loan facility financing a consortium bidding for the acquisition of Transatlantic Re 

    United Kingdom

    US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing the acquisition of an insurance company by the Enstar Group

    United Kingdom

    US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to support the obligations of a prominent UK insurance company under a whole account quota share reinsurance agreement

    United Kingdom

    US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the financiers on a US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility to provide Funds at Lloyd’s to support and stand account for reinsurance to close business undertaken through a managed Lloyd’s syndicate

    United Kingdom

    US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility for Enstar Group Limited

    United Kingdom
  • $65,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the investment vehicle of an ultra-high net worth individual) in connection with a $65,000,000 revolving credit facility to fund capital calls. 

    United Kingdom

    £45,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a £45,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to provide Funds at Lloyd's to support a corporate member in run-off.

    United Kingdom

    £55,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (the UK subsidiary of a global US insurance company) in relation to a GBP 55,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purposes of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s 

    United Kingdom

    Amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the borrower (a Bermudan reinsurance company) in relation to the amendment and extension of its original £106,000,000 letter of credit facility for the purpose of enabling its underwriting arm to provide Funds at Lloyd’s

    United Kingdom

    Refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility

    Acting for the lender (a prominent UK insurance company) in relation to the refinancing of an existing £60,000,000 term loan facility and the residual intercreditor and security arrangements following the refinancing

    United Kingdom

    US$1,100,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers on a US$1,100,000,000 term loan facility financing a consortium bidding for the acquisition of Transatlantic Re 

    United Kingdom

    US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$106,500,000 term loan facility financing the acquisition of an insurance company by the Enstar Group

    United Kingdom

    US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the lender on a US$158,000,000 letter of credit facility made available to support the obligations of a prominent UK insurance company under a whole account quota share reinsurance agreement

    United Kingdom

    US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility

    Acting for the financiers on a US$180,000,000 letter of credit facility to provide Funds at Lloyd’s to support and stand account for reinsurance to close business undertaken through a managed Lloyd’s syndicate

    United Kingdom

    US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility

    Acting for the arrangers and financiers on a US$250,000,000 revolving credit facility for Enstar Group Limited

    United Kingdom

Our Commercial Litigation team

Ben Knowles
Ben Knowles

Partner & Chair of the Global Arbitration Group

Chris Williams
Chris Williams

Partner

Richard Power
Richard Power

Partner

Ian Hopkinson
Ian Hopkinson

Partner

Anna Myrvang
Anna Myrvang

Partner

Craig McAdam
Craig McAdam

Partner

Eric Olson
Eric Olson

Partner

Alexander Stewart
Alexander Stewart

Senior Associate

Fred Feistauer
Fred Feistauer

Senior associate

Steven Bird
Steven Bird

Senior Associate

Robert Ferdinando
Robert Ferdinando

Associate

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