Business Details
Your Trusted Legal Partner for Commercial Disputes
Established over 25 years ago, we provide legal counsel to an international clientele, operating across England and globally. Our practice focuses on cross-border, multi-jurisdictional matters, leveraging a network of trusted law firms to deliver tailored solutions. With expertise in civil and commercial disputes, international arbitration, employment law, intellectual property, and sports law, we handle complex cases requiring nuanced legal strategies. Our team combines deep sector knowledge with practical problem-solving to navigate high-stakes litigation and arbitration. We prioritise bespoke advice, ensuring clients receive strategic guidance aligned with their specific needs.Our international reach is strengthened by long-standing partnerships, enabling seamless collaboration across jurisdictions. From contentious probate to art law disputes, we address diverse legal challenges with precision and diligence. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in landmark cases involving major corporations, high-profile individuals, and international organisations. We maintain a boutique approach, ensuring direct access to senior legal professionals throughout the process. This dedication to client-centric service underpins our reputation as a trusted legal advisor in complex commercial matters.
Services
Commercial Litigation
Employment Law
Intellectual Property
Art Law
International Arbitration
White Collar Crime
Private Client
Sports Law
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in international legal matters
- Our team includes specialists in art law and international arbitration
- We maintain long-standing partnerships with global law firms
- Our practice covers complex cross-border commercial disputes
- We provide direct access to senior legal professionals
Services
Commercial Litigation
We handle complex commercial disputes for UK and international clients. Our expertise covers banking, contractual conflicts, and cross-border litigation. With a focus on strategic outcomes, we represent clients in high-value cases requiring specialist legal knowledge.
International Arbitration
Our team advises on resolving overseas investment disputes involving government interference or expropriation. We represent clients in international arbitration proceedings, leveraging our understanding of multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks to achieve favourable settlements.
Employment Law
We provide comprehensive employment law services covering both contentious and non-contentious matters. Our advice includes contract disputes, workplace discrimination claims, and corporate restructuring for multinational organisations.
Art Law
Specialising in art litigation, we advise collectors on complex multi-jurisdictional disputes. Our expertise includes art restitution claims, provenance issues, and disputes over cultural heritage assets.
White Collar Crime
We represent clients in criminal proceedings and private prosecutions. Our experience covers fraud investigations, regulatory compliance, and defending against financial crime allegations in domestic and international contexts.
People
Stephen D Sutton
Principal Solicitor
Stephen leads our commercial litigation practice with over 25 years' experience in cross-border disputes. He specialises in complex arbitration cases and has represented clients in high-profile international commercial matters.
Nita Pauku
Assistant Solicitor
Nita focuses on employment law and intellectual property disputes. She provides strategic advice to corporate clients on workplace matters and has experience in multi-jurisdictional litigation.
Brian Harris
Consultant
Brian advises on international administrative law matters, particularly involving global institutions. His expertise includes disputes with international organisations and cross-border regulatory compliance issues.
Caroline Grace
Consultant
Caroline specialises in private client matters, including wills and estate planning. She provides tailored legal solutions for high-net-worth individuals with international assets.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialise in?
We specialise in commercial litigation, international arbitration, employment law, art law, intellectual property, and white-collar crime cases.
Do you handle international cases?
Yes, we regularly handle cross-border disputes and have a global network of legal partners to support multi-jurisdictional cases.
How experienced is your team?
Our lawyers have over 25 years' collective experience handling complex legal matters for international clients across various industries.
Can I get employment law advice?
Yes, we provide comprehensive employment law services including contract disputes, workplace policies, and corporate restructuring matters.
