Our Commercial Litigation team in London is known for handling complex, high-stakes and technically demanding commercial litigation, often with an international dimension. We advise on a broad spectrum of disputes, including contractual issues, fraud and conspiracy, corporate mismanagement, shareholder claims, contested share purchase agreements, technology and intellectual property disputes, partnership disputes, insolvency, professional negligence, financial services disputes, crypto asset recovery and reputation management. We are also experts in obtaining time-critical remedies to trace, preserve and recover assets including search orders, freezing injunctions, and requests for information and disclosure orders. We also advise on emerging risks including ESG-related claims, climate change litigation, allegations of greenwashing, cybercrime, AI and data theft.
Our clients include corporates from a wide range of industries, including financial services, technology, transport, telecoms, and health, as well as governmental bodies and high-net-worth individuals.
We work closely with other practice areas within the firm to draw on their knowledge and expertise, as required. Further, our network of global lawyers means we can quickly assemble international teams in multiple jurisdictions and provide seamless and coordinated management of cross-border litigation.
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Advising clients on a wide range of commercial disputes including contractual, shareholder, professional negligence, fraud, and insolvency-related claims.
- Managing case files and assisting partners with all aspects of litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
- Drafting pleadings, witness statements, correspondence, and reports for clients.
- Conducting legal research and analysis on complex factual and legal issues.
- Working closely with clients, counsel, experts, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient and effective case management.
- Contributing to thought leadership and business development activities.
- Supporting and mentoring junior team members where appropriate.
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Qualified solicitor with 4-6 years’ PQE in commercial litigation, at a comparable firm
- Strong academic background (2:1 degree or equivalent) from a leading university.
- Demonstrable experience in managing complex commercial disputes, ideally including cross-border elements.
- Excellent technical knowledge of the litigation process.
- Commercially focused approach to problem solving.
- Confident communicator with strong drafting and negotiation skills.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
We are a leading international legal business with over 3,000 colleagues and a diverse range of capabilities. We are market leaders in insurance, health and real estate but with a full-service offering, including growing Financial Services and Tech capabilities. We represent a wide range of clients – from household names to government departments and NHS bodies. We act for nearly all of the top-20 UK and global insurers, we're market leaders in the provision of strategic, commercial and regulatory advice to providers and commissioners in the health sector, and in real estate we advise all of the UK’s top-five housebuilders.
We are a fast-growing international business with offices around the globe. In addition to our 11 UK offices, we also have offices in Bogota, Buenos Aires, Dublin, Lima, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Milan, New York, Paris, Rome, Santiago de Chile, and Singapore plus a representative office in Miami and broad network of affiliations across the globe.
At DAC Beachcroft we are committed to and recognise the importance of equity, diversity and inclusion across the board, including and beyond the protected characteristics. We take decisions based solely on merit. We value, welcome and seek out people with different backgrounds and life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, ways of thinking and identities.
We are happy to talk flexible working with our Flex Forward scheme. We would encourage you to talk to us about our approach to flexible working during the hiring process if you would like to explore this further.
Note for Recruitment Agencies
DAC Beachcroft manages all vacancies via our in-house recruitment teams, prioritising direct sourcing and referrals. When external support is required, roles are released to selected agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL).
Speculative CVs sent to any DAC Beachcroft employee without prior instruction from our recruitment teams (LLP and CSG) will not be accepted, and no fees will be payable.
