Practices

Litigation

At Cardinals, we offer a full range of litigation services, representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes across a wide range of sectors. Our team of experienced litigators provide strategic, tailored advice, guiding clients through every stage of contentious matters.

We handle high-value commercial litigation, shareholder and family disputes, contractual claims, fraud and asset recovery actions, insolvency proceedings and regulatory investigations. Our specialists are admitted and have rights of audience in courts in a number of key jurisdictions, including the UK, New York State, Russia and India.

We assist in litigation in the following jurisdictions:

United Arab Emirates

We represent clients in the DIFC Courts and assist with litigation in national courts.

United Kingdom

Our team has extensive experience representing clients in the UK courts, including the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court. We handle a wide range of commercial and corporate disputes, including shareholder conflicts, contractual claims, and fraud cases.

New York State

We assist clients in navigating complex commercial litigation in New York, including cases before federal and state courts. Our expertise spans securities litigation, contractual disputes, insolvency matters, and fraud investigations.

Russia

We represent clients in Russian commercial and general jurisdiction courts, handling corporate disputes, contract enforcement, and asset recovery.

India

We provide litigation services in India, representing clients in corporate disputes, insolvency matters, and regulatory proceedings before the Supreme Court, High Courts, and specialised tribunals.

Bulgaria

Our litigation team in Bulgaria specializes in corporate law, insolvency, and regulatory compliance disputes. We represent clients before Bulgarian courts and arbitration tribunals, ensuring effective resolution of commercial conflicts.

We also have extensive litigation support experience in the US and various European jurisdictions. This enables us to manage complex cross-border disputes with precision and agility.

Our cases

ACM Investments LCC v Ronald Charles

Obtaining a worldwide freezing order against a range of non-cause of action defendants holding assets for, or otherwise amenable to the enforcement of a judgment against the principal defendant.

Ellis v Digit Europe Ltd.

Representing and advising the claimant in a GBP 10M crypto investment fraud. (CL-2021-000753).

BDB v ULAS [2024] EWHC 2916

Dispute over jurisdiction concerning a trust claim by a Bulgarian state enterprise on shares in an English company. Key issues include witness and document relevance in deciding the most suitable forum.

Tata Sons Shareholders

Representing Tata Sons Pvt. Limited in a shareholders’ dispute over the replacement of the Executive Chairman across multiple legal forums in India.

Tea Exporter

Representing a tea exporter challenging confiscation of goods by Indian Customs due to alleged procedural violations and non-compliance with natural justice.

Hotel Association Case

Representing the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Association of India for seeking modification of the order banning sale of liquor within 500 meters of the state and national highways.