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The key to successfully representing a client in a dispute is to thoroughly understand my client’s business. That way, I can understand my client’s goals and needs, and what motivates the actions of people and companies. That helps me better formulate a strategy to achieve my client’s goals, develop themes and arguments for our case, and effectively examine and cross-examine witnesses. By deeply understanding the underlying business, industry and technical matters, I know when an opponent’s arguments or a witness’s testimony just don’t make sense.

Roberta Downey is London’s queen of construction disputes. Clients and counsel love working with her. One of the all-time greats. She may actually be without compare – the leading light of her generation perhaps. [Legal 500 U.K., 2022]

Commentators describe him as having ‘a great intellect’ and add that ‘strategically he is extremely shrewd’; on top of that, he is determined and hard-working. [Chambers Global, 2019]

I take pride in efficiently resolving my clients' highest stakes and most complex antitrust matters. I learn my clients' business inside and out so that I can find the solutions that others don't see.

One of the best parts of my job is getting to work alongside an excellent team of lawyers at V&E to deliver great results for our clients.

Angus is very user-friendly. He puts clients at their ease and connects well with in-house lawyers having been on their side of the fence. Definitely one to watch. [Legal 500 U.K., 2022]