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Ontier UK is known for it's London dispute resolution practice, that is bolstered by expert legal tacticians and strategists with varied expertise and backgrounds. Ambitious by nature we handle work that is complex, high stakes and often international.

We are recognised as a leading firm by the Legal 500 directory in the fields of Commercial Litigation, International Arbitration and Civil Fraud. The Legal 500 states that "Ontier's commitment to securing the best outcome is second to none."

Most of our cases and transactions are high profile. We appear regularly in the Law Reports and our cases have contributed to developments in the law in several different fields.

We also have a highly regarded corporate and commercial department which provides clients ranging from high-net worth individuals to large multi-national organisations with practical and highly focused legal advice.

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Dispute Resolution

Navigating complexity, unlocking success: your legal partners for growth.

Corporate, Commercial and Finance

Building foundations, maximising opportunities, mitigating risk.

Hannah Kosky

Dispute Resolution

Corporate, Commercial and Finance

EU Competiton

Labour

Real Estate and Construction

Public Law and Regulatory Compliance

Intellectual Property and Trademarking

Oliver Cain

James Dixon

Nicholas Dawson

Nathalie Hallam

Nicola Scarparo

Oliver Cain

Nicholas Dawson

Laveen Ladharam

James Dixon

Bernardo Gutiérrez de la Roza

Ana Barranco Alba

Del Magner

Caitlin Foster

Hannah Kosky

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