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Companies Act 2006

The latest tranche of the Companies Act 2006 came into force on 1 October 2007.  Both Philip Rubens and James Wells have created publications to help with any implications this may have in the business world.  Check out our third Corporate Act Aware and our Derivative Actions briefing note to find out if any of these changes affect you

 
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Disputes come in all different shapes and sizes. Our experienced litigators at FSI have a track record in winning at the highest courts in the land, and internationally.  Clients turn to us because of our broad track record and hands-on approach.  The team are particularly known for their work in financial services (with specific expertise in relation to enforcement proceedings brought by the Financial Services Authority), construction and education sectors.

 

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Recent case FSI's litigators have worked on which demonstrates the team's winning approach, depth of expertise and track record with international clients:

FSI advised Naza Motor Trading, one of the largest Asian motor trading companies, on a complex multi-million pound claim brought against them.  FSI were able to defend the claim successfully.  Success was a result of the team's detailed application of principles of private international law and their expertise in relation to arbitration law and practice and international trade contracts. 


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, 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

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 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

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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.

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