Corporate litigation

Examples of our recent work include:

 

Dispute with co-investors arising from market turmoil

Advising a joint venture party on a dispute with its co-investors concerning losses caused by market turmoil in September 2008 leading to a very substantial ICC arbitration.

 
 

Dispute with co-investors and management

Representing a private equity fund on a dispute with co-investors and management, including issues regarding the removal of the executive management and resolution of unfair prejudice proceedings.

 
 

Dispute arising out of an unsuccessful portfolio investment

Acting for a private equity house on a substantial dispute arising out of an unsuccessful portfolio investment, settled at mediation.

 
 

Drag along rights on a shareholders agreement

Advising on the proper construction of drag along rights on a shareholders agreement.

 
 

Dispute with investors

Acting for the general partner of an offshore fund in a dispute with investors over the conduct of the general partner, including dealing with interim applications in a number of jurisdictions.

 
 

Involvement in contested hearings

Involvement in contested hearings concerning the restructuring of Countrywide plc.

 
 

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