Sohrab Daneshku

Associate


Litigation

I specialise in commercial litigation and dispute resolution. I handle commercial disputes, usually for companies, but sometimes for individuals. The amount at stake can vary from a few thousand pounds to many millions. Sometimes the dispute is not about money but over a point of principle. I like to think of myself as a generalist, but I have particular experience in sports and insurance disputes.


Some specifics


I am experienced in High Court litigation as well as in mediation, in which I am a strong believer. I have also advised in proceedings before sports governing bodies.

Media relations and public speaking


I have been quoted on sports law in the national press, and have had articles published in legal journals such as The Lawyer, Insolvency Law & Practice and World Sports Law Report

Recent examples of work


I acted for Harrods in defending a High Court breach of contract claim bought by its former Chief Executive Officer. The case involved about 50 witnesses of fact. I was part of the team advising EDF Energy in a major case before the Lands Tribunal relating to the grant of rights over land by the Secretary of State for Trade & Industry. I have acted for a parent, on behalf of her young daughter, a member of a swimming club, in wide-ranging proceedings before the appeals panel of the Amateur Swimming Association. I acted for London art dealers in a dispute arising from the theft in Italy of two valuable 18th century paintings.

Clients


My clients have included Harrods, EDF Energy, Enteraction TV, Jean-Paul Gaultier, various sportsmen and athletes.

Qualifications and other experience


BA Oxford University (History) Nottingham Law School (CPE and Finals) Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels) – Masters in the Law of the European Community King’s College London – Postgraduate Certificate in Sports Law

I'm human too...


I like travel, cinema and football. In respect of the latter, I am a season ticket holder at West Ham United. To keep up with the latest dispute resolution techniques, I watch TV series such as The Sopranos and The Shield


Contact

E: Sohrab Daneshku
T: +44 20 7074 8208

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