UK Directors & Officers defence practice

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Our recent D&O expertise includes:

Advising and defending D&Os in respect of

Defending directors of a collapsed Premier League Club in relation to multiple claims by liquidators.

Advising a former CEO of an insurance company to respond to enquiries from the administrators relating to the cashflow

Representing D&Os in criminal prosecutions and investigations, ranging from allegations of bribery and corruption, to breaches of health and safety laws.

Acted for Ryan Reich in Serious Fraud Office criminal proceedings in relation to Libor manipulation allegations. The client

Acting for a senior manager at a major European investment bank in relation to bribery and corruption related issues and advising on all aspects of responding to an internal investigation.

claims brought pursuant to the

Insolvency Act 1986, including wrongful trading and misfeasance.

arrangements and payments to third parties.

was acquitted at Southwark Crown Court.

Acting defence counsel for D&O insurers of residential management associations in relation to claims by shareholders and associated third parties as a result of alleged wrongful acts by several of its directors over representations regarding various leaseholder arrangements. Defending action against a Director of a national property management business regarding statements made and financial information given to leaseholders of several properties by successor managing agent company.

Advising and defending D&Os and their companies in relation to all types of shareholder disputes, including claims brought under ss90(1) and 90A FSMA and U.S securities class actions.

Defending a derivative claim brought under s261 of the Companies Act 2006 by a company against its former CEO for alleged breaches of his contractual and director's duties.

Defending an unfair prejudice petition brought against a director/majority shareholder of a creative service provider to the fashion industry.

Defending a former director concerning alleged breaches of his fiduciary duties under s.172-177 of the Companies Act 2006.

Advising NEDs on the liability risks of Climate Change, through scenario planning.

Providing coverage advice in relation to multi party litigation arising out of the sale of a subsidiary of a multi- national to a third party in Australia and allegations of

Advising on emerging risks facingD&Os and

Defending employment claims made against D&Os relating to allegations of discrimination, sexual misconduct and harassment.

Advising and defending D&Os in disqualification proceedings and other regulatory investigations .

Defending allegations of poor risk management by D&Os, such as failing to adequately protect against cyber attacks/data breaches.

their companies, including issues

relating to COVID-19, climate change, Brexit, ESG related issues and

technological advancement.

dishonesty against various directors.

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