About
Liam is an associate in our commercial disputes group within our Dispute Resolution department in London. He advises a wide range of clients on litigation, investigations, and general corporate advisory (including risk/compliance matters).
Additional Information
- Acting for an offshore private investment vehicle of an ultra-high-net-worth family in an unfair prejudice petition, brought under the Companies Act 2006, in respect of issues arising out of a UK-incorporated joint venture company (with primary operations in Switzerland and Cyprus).
- Acting for a leading car manufacturer in defending a mass claim regarding alleged issues relating to emissions from its diesel engines.
- Advising a FTSE 100 gaming company on the settlement of a circa $1 billion judgment debt.
- Acting for a large multinational retailer in the defence of group equal pay litigation.
- Acting, on a pro bono basis, for a UK-based modern slavery survivor in successful appeal proceedings against the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority in respect of long-term injuries.
- Acting, on a pro bono basis, for an individual claimant in UK employment tribunal proceedings regarding an action for, amongst other things, claims under the Equality Act 2010 on the grounds of race.
- Acting for BGEO Group Limited, a holding company of the Bank of Georgia, in Commercial Court proceedings brought by a Georgian businessman for a claim for approximately $300 million in damages.
- Acting for Manchester City Football Club on its successful appeal of UEFA’s two-year ban from the Champions League.
- Advising a wide range of corporate clients in relation to litigation, investigations, anti-bribery and corruption, anti-money laundering and other compliance risks in connection with M&A transactions and minority investments.
Liam Symonds
Associate
London Office
100 Bishopsgate
EC2P 2SR London