£1 million Court Win for Vet, John Levison v Medivet
Our litigation team successfully applied evidential principles to win in a million-pound claim against multinational company, Medivet.
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Commercial disputes are often high-stakes, complex and business-critical. They can involve contracts worth many millions, urgent injunctions, or shareholder and partnership disagreements that determine the future of a business. They can also affect individuals whose careers, reputations or livelihoods are put at risk by powerful counterparties. When litigation is unavoidable, it is essential to have a legal team with proven experience in the most demanding cases.
FS Litigation is one of the few truly specialist litigation practices in the country. Ranked Band 1 in Chambers and Partners and Top Tier in Legal 500 (who notes the firm’s “unparalleled skill set in commercial litigation”) our individually ranked lawyers act in high-profile and reported disputes for both businesses and individuals. The vast majority of our cases are multi-million pound disputes that have attracted national press coverage and resulted in published judgments at both High Court and Court of Appeal. We are recognised nationally for combining technical expertise with the tactical judgment needed to achieve results in the most challenging circumstances.
Our lawyers are frequently instructed on cases that proceed to the High Court and Court of Appeal, as well as being reported in the legal and business press. Our lawyers are also well-versed in representing clients in mediations and other forms of dispute resolution (ADR).
Our specialist litigation team has a reputation for delivering results in complex and high-value cases. We advise across a broad spectrum of disputes, including:
- Breach of commercial contracts
- Shareholder and partnership disputes
- Urgent injunctions and freezing orders
- Misrepresentation, fraud and deceit
- Judicial Review proceedings
- Specialist Construction Disputes
- Insurance and indemnity disputes
- Defamation and reputational litigation
- Confidentiality and restrictive covenant cases
- Cross-border litigation
Chambers & Partners“A fantastic law firm that does significant, high-value cases.”
Chambers & Partners“Every member of the team demonstrates a quite remarkable depth of knowledge”
Chambers & Partners"They were one step ahead of the opposition at all times during the case."
Legal 500"A deservedly good reputation for providing a top-quality, commercial service.”
Construction Disputes
Our specialist and highly-experienced construction disputes team act in high-value and complex construction disputes for developers, construction firms and contractors with many cases proceeding in the Technology and Construction Court (TCC).
Professional Negligence
Our lawyers are individually recognised as experts in their field and FS Litigation itself is renowned nationally for combining technical expertise with the tactical judgment needed to achieve results in the most challenging circumstances.
Insolvency Practitioners
We act for insolvency practitioners—liquidators, administrators, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy—on complex recoveries and defence work, with a track record of multi-million-pound outcomes for insolvent estates and creditors (including HMRC).
Our accreditations affirm our position as a leading commercial litigation firm. These independent legal directories conduct in-depth research, including thousands of interviews with clients and peers, to identify and rank the top firms and individuals in the UK.
Being ranked is a testament to our technical legal ability, commercial astuteness, and unwavering commitment to client service. It’s an external validation of the exceptional quality and results we consistently deliver for our clients.
If you are facing a complex or high-value dispute, FS Litigation can provide the strategic advice and robust representation needed to protect your position.
Contact our commercial litigation team in confidence on 0161 714 4520 or via our secure enquiry form.