PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION

PRIVATE CIVIL LITIGATION: RESOLVING COMPLEX DISPUTES

Civil disputes can disrupt your personal and professional life, often requiring time and expert legal support to achieve resolution. At Gherson, we specialise in private civil litigation, offering strategic advice and robust representation for individuals involved in complex financial and business disputes.

OUR EXPERTISE IN CIVIL LITIGATION

We provide expert support for a wide range of disputes, including:

• Contractual, Shareholder and Director Liability Disputes: Our civil disputes team have significant experience in advising on substance and strategy for a wide range of contractual, shareholder and director disputes, particularly those of a complex nature, across range of sectors, from extractive industries to cryptocurrency.
• Civil Fraud: Our team possesses an in-depth understanding of civil fraud, with experience spanning a variety of sectors. We specialise in the financial and cryptocurrency industries, where the complexities of fraud cases are ever-evolving. We represent clients both claiming and defending against allegations of deception, misrepresentation and fraudulent activities. Whether dealing with financial fraud, investment scams or crypto-related disputes, we provide strategic guidance and robust representation to ensure our clients’ interests are well protected.
• Reputation Management: Individuals may experience significant harm to their reputation due to false statements made about them, whether those statements are written, published, or spoken. Such defamatory statements can lead to exposure to hatred, ridicule, abuse or contempt, or even cause individuals to be shunned or avoided by others. At Gherson, our experienced civil dispute team specialises in handling defamation claims and understands the profound impact that such matters can have on a person’s personal and professional life. We are dedicated to helping clients protect and restore their reputation by providing robust legal strategies.
• Freezing Orders: Individuals can become the subject of freezing orders (including worldwide freezing orders) granted by the Courts, often without notice. The restrictions imposed by such orders can be extremely complex to navigate and Courts often set short deadlines for compliance, particularly in the early stages of the proceedings. There are many strategic (as well as legal) decisions to consider when responding or seeking such orders. Our team of litigators have significant expertise in assisting clients to quickly and effectively respond.
• Complex cross-border disputes: Our multilingual disputes team has practical experience across jurisdictions, which means we have a deep understanding of relevant legal and cultural nuances. This means we can provide seamless coordination with expert local legal counsel when necessary, enabling us to provide an effective tailored service for clients involved in cross-border disputes.

OUR COMMERCIAL LITIGATION SERVICES

1. Case Evaluation: Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of your case and advising on the most effective legal strategies.
2. Pre-Litigation Negotiation: Identifying potential risks and exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid court proceedings, where possible.
3. Case Strategy Development: Identifying potential risks and exploring alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods to avoid court proceedings where possible.
4. Court Representation: Working with external counsel to provide skilled advocacy in all court forums across England and Wales, including the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court.
5. Emergency Relief Applications: Handling urgent matters such as injunctions, freezing orders and other protective measures.
6. Enforcement: Advising clients on enforcing or defending against the enforcement of foreign court judgments, as well as recognising, enforcing or setting aside arbitration awards.
7. Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes: Navigating cross-border conflicts involving foreign laws or jurisdictions.

WHY CHOOSE GHERSON?

• Deep Industry Expertise: Deep Industry Expertise: Unparalleled knowledge of key sectors including finance, technology, energy, trade and commodities, ensuring strategic insights tailored to your industry’s unique challenges.
• Bespoke, High-Stakes Strategies: We craft sophisticated legal solutions aligned with your commercial and geopolitical interests, protecting your assets and reputation in complex disputes.
• What sets us apart from other firms is our ability to take on clients and cases that our competitors often turn away either due to a commercial or legal conflict or an overly risk adverse stance on clients and their circumstances.
• We are not afraid to take on complex clients, in fact it is our specialty. Whether it be an UHNW PEP or a company with a complex legal need spanning multiple jurisdictions, Gherson has a proven track record of success in handling the most challenging of matters.
• Proactive Risk Management: We assist you with evaluating and considering your options, in order to assess risks and take the necessary available action.
• Unwavering Clarity & Control: Transparent, commercially driven advice on costs, risks, and outcomes, giving you the confidence to navigate disputes with precision and control.

CONTACT US

If you are involved in a commercial dispute, contact Gherson today. Our team of expert litigators is here to protect your interests and achieve the best possible outcome.