The firm’s Litigation team was awarded the title in conjunction with Travers Smith with whom the team successfully defended Grant Thornton, two of its partners, and Johannes Johannsson against claims brought by Vincent and Robert Tchenguiz. This is the third major award that the Simmons team has received for its work on this litigation.
The litigation was exceptionally complex, both in terms of the range of contested issues as well as the volume of material to be marshalled, reviewed and considered, and provided an impressive showcase of the team’s ability. Robert Tchenguiz’s claims were abandoned after just three days in Court of what was set to be a 12-week trial. Following the abandonment of the claims, the trial judge, Mr Justice Robin Knowles, called upon the claimants, including Mr Tchenguiz, to apologise for having brought them.
Commenting on the award win, Paul Baker (Head of UK Dispute Resolution) said: "We are delighted to have received this award, the third accolade recognising the sustained effort behind this technically complex case. The team’s dedication, hard work and technical skill over a six-year period resulted in resounding success both for our clients and the team. I am thrilled that we continue to be recognised for our work on this matter, which further demonstrates its impact on the industry as a whole."
This award follows the firm’s recent wins at the 2019 Legal Business awards and the 2019 Lawyer awards for its work on the same case.
The Simmons & Simmons team consisted of Ian Hammond, Paul Baker, Elizabeth Williams, Kirsten Kitt, Alexandra Webster.