Track record
Acting for company founder in dispute private equity investor
Represented a successful tech entrepreneur in a dispute with a large PE fund, relating to alleged breaches of warranties and claims under the Share Purchase Agreement.
Breach of warranty claim for Real Estate private equity fund
Defending a substantial High Court claim for a real estate private equity fund relating to alleged breach of warranties following the development and sale of luxury hotel in St Barthelemy.
Claims for misselling of financial products
Successfully acted for a high-profile family in their claim against a large private bank, which focussed on the historic misselling of investment products and giving misleading advice.
Disputes relating to carry, fees and General Partner rights
Acted for and advised multiple parties in contentious matters relating to the wind down of funds, key man exits, and disputes with shareholders and partners.
LCIA arbitration concerning placement fees for private equity fund
Acted for a substantial renewable energy infrastructure fund in a dispute with its placement agents. The dispute concerned the agents’ entitlement to placement fees and follow-on fees for the investors in the fund.
Prime brokerage dispute
Acting for New York and Bermuda-based brokers in a substantial High Court claim against a large prime broker. The disputes related to the payment of introduction fees and margin calls on Biotech stocks during the pandemic.
Talks
- Shareholder Activism: Balancing Accountability and Effective Governance, Webinar, January 2022