SERVICE

Dispute resolution

INTRODUCTION

When legal disputes arise, they typically involve exposure to multiple risk factors, which can have a substantial impact on the wellbeing of individuals and businesses alike. For that reason, litigation and dispute resolution has always been at the heart of what we do.

We work collectively with contentious lawyers and teams across the firm to provide a joined-up and comprehensive service to our clients. This includes working very closely with the firm’s dedicated reputation protection, defamation and privacy team which specialises in handling both corporate and personal issues, and with the firm’s contentious trusts and asset-tracing team.

Where necessary, we will waste no time in taking decisive legal action, to protect our clients’ legal rights, interests, assets and information via litigation. But different circumstances call for different strategies, and our approach is always grounded in the commercial and other objectives of our clients.

We are equally comfortable acting for corporates and individuals and understand the differing priorities and service requirements of each. Our clients trust us to handle the most sensitive issues with discretion and expertise.

Our people

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Partner

Matthew Leverton

Commercial litigation
Partner

Amy Bradbury

Reputation management
Partner

Sandi Simons

Commercial litigation
Partner

Kostyantyn Lobov

Intellectual property
Partner

Louis Castellani

Commercial litigation
Partner

Nicholas Westley

Family
Partner

Lizzie Williams

Commercial litigation
Consultant

John Kelly

Reputation management
Co-Managing Partner

Charlie Leveque

Corporate

Testimonials

What people say

Excellent understanding of the practicalities of litigation on every level, from the ultimate strategic picture to the most technical, tactical details. A really excellent litigation group.”

The Legal 500

They deeply understand the complexities of litigation, not just in legal terms, but the practical implications, especially in relation to cost benefits.”

The Legal 500

Peerless in the media sector, but with all-round commercial nous.”

The Legal 500

The team has sound tactical and strategic instincts, and a very sound grasp of the client’s ultimate objectives.”

The Legal 500

Harbottle & Lewis are involved in many of the most high-profile, high-value and controversial cases, and offer a Rolls-Royce service to their clients.”

The Legal 500

They have a sophisticated understanding of issues clients are facing. The firm is able to lead them through stormy waters in a way that builds trust. A top choice for a challenging media dispute.”

Chambers UK