Partner and Co-Global Practice Group Leader - Business and Commercial Disputes, Kansas City / Los Angeles
Clients across the globe turn to us for guidance on navigating their complex business disputes when their commercial and reputational interests are at stake. Our lawyers offer clear, concise and efficient advice on the full range of commercial claims that enable our clients to gain the best result. We focus on carrying out our clients’ business objectives as effectively and efficiently as possible, whether that means trying a dispute to a final decision in an arbitration or in court or crafting and executing litigation strategies designed to leverage a commercial resolution.
We are a leading disputes practice, representing corporates, financial institutions, and governments in complex commercial litigation in the Courts and Tribunals. We have a proven track record of advising domestic and multinational companies across a broad range of sectors, including banking and financial services, food and agribusiness, manufacturing, retail, digital services and technology, energy, health care and life sciences, sports, media and entertainment, and hospitality. While we are geographically diverse, we are also “one firm” and assemble teams of lawyers with the skills and background needed to tackle our clients’ issues – across the globe.
We also have a strong record in the United States of resolving disputes through dispositive motion practice and, globally, through alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and other pre-trial strategies. Our experience, combined with the use of cutting-edge technology and an understanding of large-scale data, translate to positive and cost-effective results for our clients.
600+
Number of commercial disputes lawyers across the globe
20+
Number of lawyers with Higher Rights of Audience
8+
Number of fellows of the American College of Trial Lawyers in our U.S. trial teams. As well as several former assistant United States attorneys and numerous former district, circuit and U.S. Supreme Court clerks.
[BCLP] leaves clients feeling very happy with the overall level of service; its well-resourced team quickly grasps the key issues and its commercial approach adds value to litigation
Legal 500 UK
Using Data and Technology
At BCLP, the imperative to innovate arises from our deep commitment to client service. We know our clients must operate with nimbleness and strength in an ever more challenging marketplace, and we expect the same of ourselves. Modern litigation requires an understanding of relevant technologies and the ability to manage large-scale data. We are experienced in both of these areas and with the legal requirements for data preservation and production as well as how to use data strategically to enhance case results and hold down costs.
At BCLP, the imperative to innovate arises from our deep commitment to client service. We know our clients must operate with nimbleness and strength in an ever more challenging marketplace, and we expect the same of ourselves. Modern litigation requires an understanding of relevant technologies and the ability to manage large-scale data. We are experienced in both of these areas and with the legal requirements for data preservation and production as well as how to use data strategically to enhance case results and hold down costs.
The team’s obvious expertise in the process and their willingness to stand behind its effectiveness which convinced us. The time and cost savings were hugely beneficial, but the real benefit was the confidence the process gave us that we had identified the appropriate documents from a huge amount of data and electronic communication. The win in the High Court is the ultimate measure of success for us.
Group Legal Director, FTSE 250 company
Partner and Co-Global Practice Group Leader - Business and Commercial Disputes, Kansas City / Los Angeles
Partner and Co-Global Practice Group Leader - Business and Commercial Disputes, Kansas City / Los Angeles
Partner and Co-Global Practice Group Leader - Business and Commercial Disputes, Kansas City / Los Angeles
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Banking & Finance Disputes
Class Actions
Distressed Real Estate
M&A Disputes
Mass Torts & Product Liability
Fiduciary Disputes
Forensic Technology
Insurance & Reinsurance
Consumer Finance Disputes
Crisis Management & Reputational Risk
Real Estate Disputes
Shareholder Securities and Mergers & Acquisitions
UK & EU Class Actions
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