Sam Payne
Associate
Sam is a corporate and commercial disputes solicitor, and has a particular focus on assisting clients in proceedings in the High Court.
Awards and Recognition
Biography
Language - English
Jurisdiction - England & Wales
Sam is an associate in the corporate and commercial litigation team, and is adept at handling contentious matters across various sectors. His experience spans advising both international and domestic clients, ranging from PE-backed companies and global corporations to individual charity trustees.
Sam also has experience in assisting clients with alternative methods of dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation in England and Wales, as well as in the Middle East, having spent six months on secondment to the firm’s Dubai office.
Clients appreciate Sam’s tailored and personable approach in advising their businesses throughout the lifecycle of a commercial dispute, from pre-action to trial.
Experience
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PE-backed car dealership dispute
Acted for a UK-based second-hand car dealership in High Court proceedings arising out of alleged breaches of a shareholder agreement pertaining to alleged director and shareholder misconduct and breaches of duty.
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International corporation warranty dispute
Acted for a multi-billion pound corporation in proceedings concerning alleged breaches of directors’ duties, breach of warranty and misrepresentation associated with a share purchase agreement.
