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Senior associate handling high-value commercial and insurance disputes

As a Senior Associate at Shoosmiths, I advise clients on a wide variety of high-value contentious matters, with a focus on corporate and commercial disputes, insurance, and reinsurance coverage. I provide key insight on large technical disputes, helping clients navigate complex litigation while keeping commercial objectives in sight.

My recent experience includes advising on multi-million dollar shareholder disputes, insurance coverage claims, and international arbitration. I have acted on cases involving deferred payments, breach of confidentiality, and construction risk, and have supported clients through BVI-seated arbitration and class-action litigation.

Before qualifying as a solicitor, I studied Philosophy and Politics at Cambridge, worked as a teacher, and ran communications campaigns as a lobbyist. I am recognised for my thoroughness and rapport with clients and colleagues alike.

Expertise
Legal excellence in action
1,495
Brilliant colleagues driving client excellence.
£217.7m
Turnover in 2024.
1845
180 years of legal excellence.
Recognition & awards
John Shirley-Rakhra is the standout senior associate. He is thorough and diligent in his work but also has a very good rapport with all parties.
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Managing risk & complex litigation
Dispute resolution & litigation team
From commercial disputes to regulatory investigations, we help clients resolve issues swiftly, protect reputations, and stay focussed on business goals.
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