Boies Schiller Flexner's London office was recognized by Legal 500 UK for Commercial Litigation: Premium, Banking Litigation: Investment & Retail, International Arbitration, and Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime.
In Commercial Litigation the team is praised for being “creative problem solvers who bring first-class litigation skills” with the office noted for having “phenomenally strong lawyers at every level.” Managing Partner Natasha Harrison, who has been included in the Hall of Fame for the first time, is described as “strategic, tenacious and very client friendly.” Partner Fiona Huntriss is ranked as a Next Generation Partner, also for the first time, and is praised for her “seemingly effortless ability to brilliantly manage client relationships, provide detailed legal advice, stay on top of the facts and deliver razor sharp legal advice.” Partners Matt Getz – “a skilled strategist and deep thinker who has exceptional client care skills” and Will Hooker – “an excellent, hands-on litigation partner” – are listed as Key Lawyers. Partner Tracey Dovaston is described as a “stand-out partner at the firm” with one client remarking that “Tracey is an excellent litigator who leverages her prior in-house experience to deliver smart and strategic advice in a way that is useful to clients.” Counsel Prateek Swaika and associate Rosalind Axbey, making her debut appearance in the directory, are both also Key Lawyers.
In Banking Litigation the team is praised for its “out-of-the-box thinking in complex disputes.” Next Generation partner Fiona Huntriss is “technically outstanding but also unflappable.” Other Key Lawyers include partners Tracey Dovaston and Neil Pigott who “brings a fresh view to BSF with his unique experience in private practice and investment banking.” Counsel Nick Turvey and associate Rosalind Axbey, again appearing in this category for the first time, are also Key Lawyers.
The International Arbitration team “comprises polished performers; they are excellent at focusing on the key issues that matter in a case and present user-friendly, clear and concise written and oral submissions that are forceful, yet sensibly measured.” Will Hooker, ranked as Next Generation Partner for the first time, “has an engaging, but measured style, and is very adept at handling questions from the tribunal.” Managing Partner Natasha Harrison and counsel David Hunt are both also Key Lawyers.
The Regulatory Investigations and Corporate Crime team provide “a synthesis of US and English legal approaches and styles which enables their largely international clients to litigate in England with confidence and understanding.” Partners Matt Getz and Tracey Dovaston lead a team that is “well organised and diligent.” Managing Partner Natasha Harrison and partner Fiona Huntriss both make their debut in this category as Key Lawyers.