Ten Old Square’s members have very substantial experience of litigating a broad range of commercial and business disputes, aiming to secure the best possible outcomes for our clients through well planned and executed litigation strategy. We are used to dealing with cross-border disputes and cases involving foreign law.
We are sensitive to the commercial realities faced by our clients and provide practical and solution-focused advice, whilst advocating fearlessly to advance our clients’ interests and achieve their aims. In doing so, our members are able to draw upon our significant expertise in related areas of law, including in resolving these matters via Arbitration and, where appropriate, mediation. Members are regularly instructed in cases in all parts of the Business and Property Courts, and the Commercial Court.
Our members are frequently instructed to attend court at short notice to obtain (or resist) interim orders, particularly freezing orders. We regularly act in cases relating the enforcement of restrictive covenants or for the protection of confidential information.
Particular areas of expertise include:
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Our members are experts in company law matters, from incorporation and operation through to dispute resolution and dissolution. Our interdisciplinary expertise, particularly in Commercial & Business Disputes, Partnerships & LLPs, Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery and Insolvency means that we are instructed in high-value and complex cases in a wide variety of fields, from music companies to Fintech firms.
Our company work includes:
Our members have significant expertise in the pursuit and defence of civil fraud claims, arising in both commercial and non-commercial contexts and involving multiple parties, giving rise to causes of action in the tort of conspiracy, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt.
We are able to draw upon our expertise in trusts and fiduciary principles to help establish claims and recover assets, both against wrongdoers and third parties. We have particular expertise in claims involving defaulting trustees, directors and other fiduciaries, including Court of Protection appointed deputies and attorneys acting under a lasting power of attorney.
Our work in this area often overlaps with other areas of expertise, particularly Partnership & LLP Law, Commercial and Business Disputes, Insolvency, Company law and Trusts & Estates.
Our Civil Fraud and Asset Recovery work includes:
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