Charles Russell Speechlys LLP fields an ‘extremely dedicated team that goes the extra mile for clients’. With the majority of the group’s caseload containing international elements, the 42-strong commercial dispute resolution’s practice represents private banks, corporations, regulators, foreign governments, celebrities and ultra-HNW individuals in major disputes. It has notable experience in company and shareholder-related disputes, as well as sector expertise in technology, engineering, telecoms, sports, and financial services, along with mining, energy, aviation, professional services and retail. Charlotte Pender ’leads the team brilliantly‘; Stewart Hey is the firm’s fraud, asset recovery and investigations head; Rhys Novak’s commercial and corporate disputes practice covers fraud, bribery, sanctions and financial services; and Edward Craig is ‘a highly experienced and capable litigator’. The second line of key practitioners includes Caroline Greenwell, who is experienced in multi-jurisdictional disputes and financial crime investigations; Lucy Wicksteed, who focuses on financial services and fraud; Abigail Rushton, whose experience includes obtaining worldwide freezing orders; and ‘incredibly hard-working and talented litigator’ Lin Boutong.
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  • ‘A team that demonstrates 100% commitment to securing clients’ objectives, no matter the complexity of the obstacles.’

  • ‘Extremely dedicated team that goes the extra mile for clients.’

  • ‘This team is a market leader in its field. It demonstrates, time and time again, its expertise, energy and can-do attitude. They just really are super-impressive - really, really good at what they do.’

  • ‘Charlotte Pender leads the team brilliantly - she is approachable, pragmatic, and really knows her stuff.’

  • ‘Caroline Greenwell - an impressive amount of experience and growing profile. She is entirely committed and a joy to work with.’

  • ‘Edward Craig is a highly experienced and capable litigator. Extremely commercial and practical, and fantastic to work with.’

  • ‘Rhys Novak is unquestionably a market-leading lawyer.

  • ‘Lin Boutong - incredibly hard-working and talented litigator. Highly efficient team member.’

Kernmandanten

  • Central Bank of Bahrain
  • Awal Bank BSC
  • RSM Restructuring & Advisory
  • FRP Advisory
  • Fica Frio
  • Charlton Athletic Football Club
  • Charlton Athletic Women’s Football Club
  • EFG Private Bank
  • Bilta (UK)
  • Greggs

Highlight-Mandate

  • Assisted Bilta (UK) with a settlement in a landmark fraud case against the investment banking arm of a major bank, which had been remitted for a retrial by the Court of Appeal.
  • Acting for a HNW individual, his Italian investment company, and an Italian fiduciary company, in respect of a fraudulent misrepresentation claim.
  • Assisting the co-founder of a bespoke data centre business (Franek Sodzawiczny) with enforcement efforts, against a backdrop of a concerted campaign by the award debtors (and their associates and family members) to frustrate recovery.

Anwält*innen

Führende Partner*innen

Die stärksten Partner*innen ihres Praxisbereichs, die eine führende Rolle in signifikanten Mandaten einnehmen und weitreichende Anerkennung unter Wettbewerbern und Mandanten genießen.

Partner*innen der nächsten Generation

Juniorpartner*innen, die im Markt von Mandanten und Wettbewerbern anerkannt werden und in einigen Mandaten eine Schlüsselrolle einnehmen.

Führende Associates

Führende Associates sind regelmäßig an zentralen Mandaten des Teams beteiligt und erhalten positives Feedback von Wettbewerbern oder Mandanten.

Praxisleitung

Charlotte Pender

Weitere Kernanwält*innen

Stewart Hey; Rhys Novak; Edward Craig; Caroline Greenwell; Lucy Wicksteed; Abigail Rushton; Lin Boutong