Commercial Litigation lawyers

Elaine Chan

Elaine is an expert in commercial and insurance litigation and is extremely experienced in managing high-value product liability claims on behalf of insurer and corporate clients. Many of the disputes Elaine advises on are multi-jurisdictional, and a number of them have carried commercial and reputational implications which she has dealt with. As well as product liability, Elaine also deals with a range of other disputes such as insurance, construction, contracts, subrogated recoveries, jurisdiction, property damage, occupier’s liability and nuisance claims. Where a client does not want to go to court, Elaine is experienced in methods of Alternative Dispute Resolution.

Keystone Law

Elaine Tay

Partner, Insurance & Reinsurance

Rajah & Tann Asia

Elaine White

Partner, Dispute Resolution

Ogier

Eleana Poulladou

Associate

Michael Kyprianou & Co. LLC

Eleanor Dickens

Senior Lawyer

Schjodt LLP

Eleftherios Tranakos

Senior Associate

Platis – Anastassiadis & Associates Law Partnership

Elin Lindh

LL.M., Associate. Specialises in intellectual property law, marketing law and dispute resolution. Elin Lindh primarily works with copyright and marketing disputes, with particular expertise as legal counsel in the Patent and Market Courts. She also has experience as legal counsel in contractual disputes and in international arbitrations. In addition to her role as legal counsel in dispute resolution, Elin acts as a legal adviser to both Swedish and international clients, especially in the areas of intellectual property and marketing law. Elin also holds the position of secretary for the Swedish Association for Copyright (SFU).

Sandart&Partners Advokatbyrå KB

Eliot Pedrosa

Partner

Jones Day

Elisa Wahnon

Elisa assists with a broad range of complex, high-value commercial disputes. She is part of the Securities Litigation team at Stewarts and works on a number of statutory shareholder group actions. She also has a keen interest in ESG litigation. Elisa works on high-value group litigation including statutory claims (s.90 and s. 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000) and tax-related group actions. She also has experience across a number of areas including shareholder and contractual disputes, insolvency claims against directors, enforcement, fraud, and professional negligence. Elisa’s clients include global companies, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, private and public pension funds, liquidators and high net worth individuals. She works on both domestic and multi-jurisdictional disputes. Experience Acting for a number of institutional investors including asset managers and sovereign wealth funds in a s.90 FSMA claim against a multinational commodity trading and mining company. Acting for a number of institutional investors in a s.90A FSMA claim against an international energy services company. Acting for over 100 high net worth investors in a film finance scheme in a professional negligence claim against HSBC. Advising the liquidator of a forex trading company in bringing claims against former directors for misfeasance and wrongful and fraudulent trading. Advising entrepreneurs in a minority shareholder dispute.

Stewarts Law LLP

Elise Goebel

Elise Goebel’s practice focuses on domestic and international litigation and arbitration, as well as white-collar defense and investigations.

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton

Eliseo Zuñiga

Partner

Quisumbing Torres

Elizabeth Bierut

Elizabeth Bierut has a broad litigation practice in which she represents clients as plaintiffs and defendants in a variety of complex business disputes, including in connection with breach of contract, securities fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, trade secret, and business torts. She frequently represents creditors in bankruptcy-related contexts, including in litigation arising from liability management exercises. Liz also represents clients in investigations and other white collar matters. Liz has extensive experience with all stages of litigation, including motion practice, discovery, trial, and appeals, and regularly counsels clients pre-litigation concerning the strengths and weaknesses of claims and defenses, and the best tactical path forward. In addition to advising on disputes-related matters, she proactively collaborates with clients to solve business problems, improve corporate policies and procedures, and reduce litigation risk. Representative Matters Representation of a group of lenders holding over $600 million of first-lien debt in Serta Simmons Bedding in closely watched lawsuits in New York state and federal courts and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas challenging the validity and legality of the company’s uptier transaction with another group of lenders. Representation of a client, including as trial counsel, in a business dispute involving allegations of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of a non-compete agreement, and trade secret violations that culminated in a seven-day arbitration hearing. Defense of the former Chief Financial Officer of a liquidated sports equipment manufacturer in a putative Rule 10(b)(5) securities fraud class action arising out of the company’s alleged failure to disclose that it engaged in sales practices that impaired future earnings and forced it into bankruptcy. Representation of a legal funding provider and members of its board of managers in a variety of disputes stemming from its acquisition of a company, including defense of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, fraudulent transfer, and “alter ego” liability claims brought by preferred equity holders of the acquired subsidiary. Representation of a major pharmaceutical manufacturer in a multimillion-dollar breach of contract action by a supplier. Representation of a pharmaceutical company in multiple investigations into pricing of its drugs, including investigations conducted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the New York Department of Financial Services. Representation of a fintech company that provides banking and financing services to small and medium sized businesses, including in defense of various bankruptcy claims brought against it as a creditor. Representation of a technology company in defending preference and fraudulent transfer claims brought in the U.S Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. Defense of an international law firm and its partner in defense of a multimillion dollar claim for legal malpractice.

Friedman Kaplan Seiler Adelman & Robbins LLP

Elizabeth Birch

Elizabeth has been mediating commercial and international disputes since 1995, with a particular emphasis on maritime, commercial, insurance and reinsurance. She was called to the Bar in 1978 where she fostered a reputation in a wide range of commercial and international areas of the law. She became a mediator in 1995, giving up advocacy in 2003 and has since been wholly dedicated to mediation and sitting as arbitrator. According to one beneficiary of her considerable skills ‘her gentle persona hides a solid steel intellect’, which may explain how she so effectively helps sophisticated clients to avoid litigation who are involved in high-value, highly-technical and complex disputes, often in cross border litigation or arbitration. Elizabeth has successfully conducted a very substantial number of mediations in commercial and cross border disputes. She receives appointments from the ICC, LCIA and other international panels. She is a Panel Member of SMC (Singapore Mediation Centre); SIMC (Singapore International Mediation Centre), SIMI (Singapore International Mediation Institute), AAA/ICDR (Main Panel and Oil and Gas Panel) and CPR (New York) for distinguished international mediators. She was named as one of the top 10 mediators in UK in two surveys carried out by In Brief in 2002 and 2005 and recommended in Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession from 1998 – 1999 to date. Who’s Who Legal 2016 put Elizabeth in their “Most Highly Regarded” category.

IPOS Mediation

Elizabeth Carroll

Managing Partner (ACT)

Holding Redlich

Elizabeth Furlow Malpass

Senior Associate

Baker Botts L.L.P.

Elizabeth Goldberg-Ragot

Associate - Litigation and Investigations

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Elizabeth Johnson

Elizabeth is an employment and dispute resolution law specialist. Previously the Head of Employment at Axiom DWFM Beckman, she is an experienced senior litigator in the High Court, County Court and Employment Tribunals. Her Dispute Resolution practice encompasses a wide range of general and commercial matters. She provides a fast and efficient service and is readily available to give on the spot advice and practical guidance. She is recommended by her clients for providing a first class level of service and for her fast, insightful and pragmatic advice. Client testimonials Elizabeth is a UK Legal 500 2020 and 2021 ‘Recommended Lawyer’ within ‘Employment: Employers and Senior Executives’. She is described as being ‘extremely responsive’ and ‘a pleasure to work with’ with her advice being ‘razor sharp’ and ‘always high impact’. Published client testimonials include: ‘Elizabeth Johnson is stand out, her depth of experience and knowledge is invaluable, and is delivered in an informed but approachable manner. Her breadth of industry understanding and experience in employment law is exceptional.’ ‘ Amazing. From the first call I had with her I instantly felt reassured. …… I feel she went above and beyond her role when dealing with my case, even after the dispute was resolved.’ Elizabeth has been praised in previous editions of the Legal 500 for heading a team that displays ‘high levels of professionalism and depth of expertise’ which ‘sets it apart due to its focus on its clients and their needs’ and for personally providing ‘extremely pragmatic advice’ and for being ‘a charming and diplomatic’ head of department and having ‘an astute mind’.

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Elizabeth Morley

Elizabeth Morley is a dispute resolution solicitor with a broad practice spanning international, commercial, media and human rights matters. Liz advises clients across a wide range of commercial litigation and cross-border disputes, with a particular focus on the media sector. She regularly acts for clients on all aspects of media law, including high profile defamation and privacy actions. Her practice also covers reputation and brand-related issues, including contentious intellectual property matters, as well as, data protection and regulatory matters. Liz often takes on complex matters for clients, which include freedom of expression and human rights issues. She has worked on cases before various domestic and international courts and tribunals, including the European Court of Human Rights and the UN Committee for the Elimination of Discrimination against Women. She also acts for clients in cases on appeal before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Howard Kennedy LLP

Elizabeth Morris

Elizabeth Morris represents debtors and creditors in a wide range of bankruptcy-related matters as well as both plaintiffs and defendants in complex commercial litigation. She regularly practices in both state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration. Elizabeth is an active member of the firm’s pro bono program. She has litigated constitutional tort claims on behalf of prison inmates, successfully represented a single mother in a family court action seeking recovery of child support and modification of visitation, and obtained employment authorization, citizenship, and asylum for immigrants. Elizabeth is admitted to practice in the State of New York, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York. Elizabeth previously served as a member and associate editor of the Intellectual Property, Media & Entertainment Law Journal at Fordham University, where she graduated Order of the Coif. Elizabeth also has a graduate degree in Higher Education Management from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining the firm, Elizabeth worked in higher education at a variety of institutions, including Fordham University and New York University.

Latham & Watkins

Elizabeth Sainsbury

Elizabeth advises on a wide range of commercial, trust and private wealth disputes, acting for individuals, schools and higher education institutions, and businesses. She has a particular interest in advising individuals and families in contentious trust and estate matters and Inheritance Act claims. Elizabeth was recently involved in the Supreme Court case HMRC v Forde & McHugh ([2014] UKSC 14). This case concerned the treatment of NICs in respect of an employer company's contributions to a Funded Unapproved Retirement Benefits Scheme (FURBS).

Farrer & Co

Elizabeth Stotland Weiswasser

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Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP

Elizabeth Weeks

Partner

Rosenblatt Law

Ellen Holloman

Kaplan Martin

Elli Economou

Elli is an Associate at Economou & Co LLC.

Economou & Co LLC