Reed Smith Global Commercial Disputes Group

We’re delighted to announce that our UK-based disputes practices have again been recognised in the newly published Chambers UK 2027 rankings in the following areas: Commercial and Corporate Litigation – London (Firms) “Reed Smith have deep bench strength, strong leadership and highly commercial and responsive partners leading on matters.” “The team's communication was flawless, their advice was legally sound and practical, and the firm took the time to understand our business and needs.” Congratulations to George Hoare (Band 6), Ali Ishaq (Up and Coming) and James Stockman (Associates to Watch). Banking Litigation – UK-wide “The team combines strong technical expertise with a highly commercial and strategic approach. The firm grasps and distils complex issues into clear, actionable advice.” Congratulations to Oliver Rawkins (Band 5). We are also delighted to be ranked again for both "International Arbitration: Commercial Arbitration" and "International Arbitration: Investor-State Arbitration", with Chambers commenting: "Reed Smith has a strong international arbitration practice that has a worldwide presence in the energy, construction, mining and telecoms sectors. It has a highly sought-after investor-state practice with an impressive track record in acting for states." Congratulations to all our London-based international arbitration lawyers and in particular to Lucy Winnington-Ingram and Michael Darowski, who have again received individual rankings. Congratulations to Richard Kovalevsky KC who was ranked in “Financial Crime: Individuals.” A huge thanks to our clients and colleagues.

International Arbitration Focus | Sector-Specific Arbitration Insight - Arbitration in the insurance sector In line with the usual principles of contractual freedom, the parties to an insurance or reinsurance contract are free to agree upon any governing law and dispute resolution mechanisms they wish. This autonomy extends to the selection of arbitration as the preferred forum for resolving disputes, and arbitration is often favored by many participants in the insurance and reinsurance markets. In this chapter, John Ellison, Mark Pring, Catherine Lewis, Stephanie Gee focus on the arbitration of insurance and reinsurance disputes, including disputes arising under Bermuda Form, and evaluates the relative merits of arbitration as against litigation in an insurance context. 📍 Read the article and the newsletter in full: https://lnkd.in/eHHWtcNe

Disputes Perspectives: An Afternoon of Practical Insights on Commercial Disputes, Investigations and Risk Thursday 26 November 2026 | 2-5:30 p.m. GMT Reed Smith's London office, 1 Blossom Yard, London E1 6RS Hosted by a panel of experienced disputes lawyers, join us at our offices in London for an afternoon of practical insights on the pressing issues in commercial disputes, investigations and risk. Our team will cover contract drafting and termination, shareholder disputes, insurance recovery disputes and corruption risk, with strategic tips drawn from real-world experience. Whether you’re an in-house commercial or corporate counsel, a legal leader, in-house litigator or a risk professional, this is an excellent opportunity to gain practical insight, strategic tips, and to connect with peers in an engaging and collegial setting. We hope to see you there! Find out more and register your interest here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4s0QaiV

I am proud to share that Jim Martin, Michael McCune, and I, working hand-in-hand with a trial team of Perry Napolitano, Justin Kontul, Ginevra Ventre, Daniel Wolfe, and Sarah Loy, helped secure a consequential appellate victory for our client, a leading banking and financial services organization, in a significant trust litigation with an alleged $330 million at stake. This victory in the Pennsylvania Superior Court follows a summary judgment win in the Pennsylvania Orphans’ Court. Embracing the Reed Smith LLP team’s arguments, both courts reinforced the preeminent principle of trust interpretation: enforcing the settlor’s intent as written in the trust document.

Laura-May Scott was quoted in Law360 about how insurers are gradually ending their silence on whether existing insurance policies respond to AI risks, discussing how the absence of a consensus on how “silent” cover works means that there will probably be disputes once losses starting mounting. https://lnkd.in/emnmjWkA

Jeff Weimer will be presenting on a panel, Protecting Students and Institutions: Contemporary Risk Challenges in College Athletics, at the 36th annual University of Vermont Legal Issues in Higher Education conference in Burlington, Vermont October 19 - October 21, 2026. Register here ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ehHs_y_T

International Arbitration Focus | Sector-Specific Arbitration Insight - Arbitration in the shipping sector Arbitration is deeply embedded in the shipping industry and remains the default dispute resolution mechanism across a wide range of maritime transactions. The global nature of shipping – combined with the need for neutrality, technical expertise, and enforceability – makes arbitration particularly well suited to maritime disputes. At the same time, the sector presents a number of distinctive features that differentiate shipping arbitration from arbitration in other industries. Drawing on both English and Chinese perspectives, authors Zeldar Wang and Antonia Panayides highlight those distinctive features, explain why arbitration continues to be attractive for shipping clients, and identify key practical considerations. 📍 Read the article and the newsletter in full: https://bit.ly/3ViYEG2

Ed Mullins recently attended the Opening of the Legal Year in London as the official representative of the American Bar Association International Law Section (ABA ILS). The annual event brings together members of the judiciary, legal profession, and international legal community to mark the start of the legal year in England and Wales. We are pleased to share the international bar photograph from this year's event and recognize Ed's participation in this longstanding legal tradition. The gathering provided an opportunity to connect with legal professionals from around the world and reinforce the importance of international collaboration within the legal profession.