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Companies Act 2006

Check out the latest deadlines and requirements in relation to the  Companies Act 2006 

Companies Act 2006 - Derivative Claims & Recent Cases

Both  Philip Rubens  and  James Wells  have created publications to help with any implications this may have in the business world.  

 

 

 
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Disputes come in all different shapes and sizes.  Our experienced litigators have a track record in achieving great results for our clients in the UK courts and internationally.  Clients turn to us because of our broad track record and hands-on approach.  Our team have industry recognised expertise in financial services (particularly in relation to enforcement proceedings brought by the FSA), and the media, construction and education sectors.  We also have considerable experience in all aspects of Alternative Dispute Resolution and in business crime and professional discipline.

 

OUR SERVICE:

Experienced practitioners able to quickly assess the merits of any case and advise, pragmatically, on best course of action. Clients choose FSI because:

  • broad range of expertise within the team means clients have immediate access to partners with relevant track record
  • we are able to advise on international disputes through our membership of Meritas and relationships with firms across the world
  • acknowledged strengths in a variety of sectors, but particularly the financial services, construction, education, business crime, professional regulation, media and fashion arenas

RECENT EXPERIENCE ADVISING:

  • Econet Wireless Limited on a major injunction and allied proceedings with a value in excess of $1 billion - reported 2006 2 ALL ER (comm) 989
  • Naza Motor Trading, one of the largest Asian motor trading companies, on a complex multi-million pound claim brought against them requiring detailed application of principles of private international law, arbitration law and practice and international trade contracts
  • Swiss Insurer Winterthur on substantial claims against broker for breach of contract/negligence - settled on favourable terms
  • Laxey Partners after former Government Minister was obliged to publicly apologise and pay substantial damages and costs for his actionable defamation of our client Laxey Partners, a global active value investment management company,  in relation to its investment strategies in a listed public company
  • Corporate Development Partners on High Court litigation regarding payment of consultancy fees after company acquisition and dealing with complex issues of prohibited financial assistance
  • A Nigerian oil company in LCIA arbitration proceedings in London in relation to a drilling dispute and in associated interim measures proceedings in a number of offshore jurisdictions

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

quotation Acknowledged by peers to be a long-standing part of the litigation community, the team is unified by “thoroughness, great tactical thinking and attentiveness to the needs of clients.”
Chambers & Partners' 2008, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

quotation FSI are described as “spot-on for organisation, service and having all the information to hand”.
Chambers & Partners' 2009, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

quotation Ian Ryan has got “that instinctive knack and excellent judgement that a good solicitor needs.”
Chambers & Partners' 2009, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

quotation Ian Ryan is “hands-on, incredibly dedicated to the client and always very switched-on”.
Chambers & Partners' 2009, A Client's Guide to the Legal Profession

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

quotation Philip Rubens is head of the five-partner commercial litigation and arbitration group at Finers Stephens Innocent LLP.  In 2005 the firm acted for Campbell Connelly & Co against three companies in the Universal Film Group, and for a substantial German music publishing company. Other instructions have been received from the Dr Foster Ethics Committee Ltd, Optika Holdings and Naza Motor Trading.
Legal 500 2006-7

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

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FSI advises hedge fund managers, brokers, and investment bankers in relation to enforcement proceedings, “demonstrating an impressive grasp of complicated technical issue”’.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

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Philip Rubens is described as “inspiring confidence”.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

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Sue Thackeray at FSI is “extremely good, very able and very dynamic”.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009

THE DIRECTORIES SAY...

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Ian Ryan is described as “experienced and knows what he’s doing”.

Legal 500 Clients’ Guide to the UK Legal Profession 2009

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Uncle Sam's giant octopus

Read Sue Thackeray's latest article in the New Law Journal that warns that the UK should brace itself for aggressive US anti-corruption tactics.

Sue Thackeray's article