The Commercial Litigation Summit 2024, organized by Legal 500 and Legal Business, convened leading professionals from the disputes sector, including barristers, solicitors, and in-house counsel, to discuss pivotal issues in the commercial litigation landscape. The event took place on September 5, 2024, at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, UK.
Key topics addressed during the summit included the intricacies of high-profile cases such as Kallakis v. AIB Group, strategies for managing major commercial disputes from an in-house perspective, ethical considerations in litigation and internal investigations, and the integration of generative AI tools in commercial litigation practices. Additionally, discussions highlighted the evolving role of the commercial Bar and the increasing importance of reputation management in litigation.
The summit featured interactive panel discussions led by esteemed professionals, providing attendees with practical insights and strategies. Notable sessions included a live episode of the Legal 500 Podcast with Alexander Gunning KC, chair of Combar, and panels on ethics in litigation, the adoption of generative AI, and reputation management. The event also offered ample networking opportunities, including coffee breaks, lunch, and a concluding drinks and canapés reception.
This summit was particularly beneficial for legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals involved in commercial litigation seeking to stay abreast of current trends, challenges, and innovations in the field. Attendees gained valuable knowledge from industry leaders and had the opportunity to engage with peers, enhancing their professional networks and expertise.
Speakers(15)
Alexander Gunning KC
Chair at Commercial Bar Association
Ben Ko
Senior Associate, Dispute Resolution at Baker McKenzie
Ben is a Senior Associate in the Dispute Resolution team at Baker McKenzie in London, focusing on commercial litigation, particularly cases involving allegations of civil fraud. He has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation.
Charlotte Hill
Partner at Pennington Manches Cooper
Charlotte is an experienced commercial disputes lawyer, advising on complex, high-value cross-border disputes across various sectors, including financial services, company disputes, corporate insolvency, and civil fraud. She has specialist expertise in digital assets.
Ella Stolwerk
Legal Counsel at H&M
Francesca Richmond
Partner in Dispute Resolution at Baker McKenzie
Francesca specializes in the litigation and investigation of high-value commercial and regulatory enforcement matters, with a focus on class actions and mass torts litigation. She is recognized as a Leading Individual in Commercial Litigation.
James Fox
Barrister at One Essex Court
James was called to the Bar in 2015 and has been instructed in market-leading commercial disputes, including the 93-day trial in Autonomy v Lynch and Hussain. He is consistently ranked as a rising star in civil fraud and commercial litigation.
Kevin L’Heveder
Associate General Counsel EMEA at Vertiv (Paris)
Kevin serves as Associate General Counsel for the EMEA region at Vertiv, a leader in the datacenter industry. He has developed deep expertise in managing complex legal challenges and providing strategic advice.
Meagan Sauve
Legal Tech Solutions Consultant at OpenText
Meagan specializes in guiding clients through e-disclosure strategies, focusing on data collection, processing, review, and analysis. She has experience in machine learning and text analytics.
Michael Isaacs
Deputy General Counsel and Director of Litigation at Lyca Group
Neil Kitchener KC
Barrister (King's Counsel) at One Essex Court
Neil took silk in 2008 and is regularly instructed in significant disputes, with particular expertise in civil fraud, company litigation, life sciences, banking, and financial services. He is consistently ranked as a Leading Silk for Commercial Litigation and civil fraud.
Richard Jeens
Partner at Slaughter & May
Richard is a partner in Slaughter and May’s Disputes and Investigations group, acting for major corporates, pension trustees, and governmental bodies on a broad range of high-profile commercial disputes, investigations, and contentious data and tax matters.
Sandy Phipps
Barrister at One Essex Court
Sandy is a leading senior junior with a broad, multi-jurisdictional practice, specializing in complex commercial disputes often with an international dimension. He is ranked in various fields, including Commercial Litigation and Banking & Finance.
Tim Maltin
Founder and Managing Partner at Maltin PR
Tom Whittaker
Director and Senior Disputes & Litigation Lawyer at Burges Salmon
Tom specializes in high-profile, complex, and data-rich litigation, investigations, and inquiries, as well as advising and training clients on AI regulation and risk. He is ranked as a Global Market Leader in AI Law.
Vanessa Whitman
Partner at CMS
Vanessa is a Partner in the CMS Finance Disputes team in London, regularly instructed on contentious matters by banks, financial institutions, and insolvency professionals. She has significant experience advising clients on Serious Fraud Office cases and other fraud-related matters.
Event Details
- Date
- May 10, 2024
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- Queen Elizabeth II Centre
- Audience
- Legal practitioners, in-house counsel, and professionals involved in commercial litigation.