Sue is an experienced and well-respected litigator whose expertise is recognised in the leading directories. Her practice is  broad, encompassing finance litigation, sanctions, civil fraud and corporate and commercial disputes. Clients value her responsiveness and her commitment to finding solutions to complex problems. She leads the firm's sanctions practice and co-heads the firm's "technically strong" finance litigation team.

Richard joined the Dispute Resolution team in 2019, having previously worked at two leading civil fraud boutiques in the City.

Richard’s experience covers a broad range of commercial disputes, with a particular focus on civil fraud cases, and disputes involving shareholders, directors and partnerships. He acts for both claimants and defendants, often in complex, multi-jurisdiction and high-value claims. Richard regularly obtains a variety of interim remedies, including worldwide freezing orders, injunctions, security for costs and disclosure orders on behalf of his clients. 

Richard has successfully brought and defended various high-profile and legally significant cases, including cases before the Supreme Court, Privy Council and Court of Appeal. Notwithstanding this, Richard strives to find ways through conflict that meet his client’s objectives in an efficient and cost-effective way. Clients rely on Richard to defend their interests incisively and with vigour, while maintaining commerciality, candour and perspective. 

James specialises in commercial litigation and arbitration, banking and financial services, civil fraud, energy, and regulatory & professional disciplinary law.

He has substantial experience of high-value, complex commercial litigation and arbitration, and regularly appears as sole counsel for applications and trials, as well as acting as a junior in larger legal teams.

Stephanie specialises in IP, Media and Art law and is developing a chancery and commercial practice. A significant proportion of her practice involves an international element and she has experience acting in cases with disputed jurisdiction. Despite her recent call she is currently instructed in some of the largest and most high profile IP cases currently before the UK courts. She has appeared before the CJEU (General Court), Court of Appeal, High Court and IPEC as well as in registry proceedings before the UK IPO and EUIPO.