Julian Wilson

Biography

What the directories say:

a commercial litigator who also handles employment matters. "Charming, bright and extremely user-friendly," Chambers UK 2010
“hugely committed and good on his feet.” His preparation for High Court cases is “miraculous and meticulous,” and solicitors particularly appreciate his “pragmatism and great attention to detail.” Chambers UK 2009

Julian Wilson practices in business and employment litigation particularly disputes concerning the breakdown of employment, fiduciary, shareholder, partnership and joint venture type relationships, often in circumstances involving alleged fraud or misconduct, asset tracing and injunctions, unlawful competition, team moves, restraint of trade, confidential information, and springboard relief. He also regularly acts in disputes concerning bonuses, share options and carried interest. He is also experienced in Commercial Arbitration.

Recent Cases

Constantine-v- Lloyds TSB Bank Plc

(2010)
Whistleblowing; tax compliance; structured tax avoidance.

Martin-v-Fidelity Private Equity

(2010)
LLP structures; agreement for partnership; implied partnership.

Wimmer-v-Nomos

(2009)
Discrimination; Hedge Fund Marketing; secondary liability.

Shepherd-v-Phoenix Contracts

(2009) (2010)
Shareholder dispute; construction bid-rigging; OFT investigation; whistleblowing; internal disciplinary costs and compensation.

Broome & Wellington LP v David Greenstein

(2010) and [2009] EWCA Civ. 589
Joint Venture; Business Sale Agreement; Commercial gurantee; Standard of proof for interim payment; summary judgment and disclosure.

Duarte v Black & Decker Corporation

[2008] All ER (Comm) 401
Restrictive Covenants; conflict of laws; confidential information.

BP Plc v Jones & Ors

(2009)
Conflict of interest; breaches of fiduciary duty; freezing injunction; account of profits.

Hays v Ions

[2008] IRLR 904
Pre-action disclosure; confidential information; use of networking websites.

Voyage Group v Baker

(2009)
Investment Agreement; Employee shareholder covenants; restraint of trade.

Shaw & Personal Storage LLP v Nimmo

(2008)
Shareholder/partnership dispute; injunction to restrain breaches of security documents; causing loss by unlawful means.

RBS v Thompson & Ors

(2008)
Team move; springboard injunction; confidential information; interim injunctive relief and disclosure orders

Devonport Royal Dockyard v Warren & Ors

(2008)
Team move; confidential information; interim injunctive relief and disclosure orders

Takacs v Barclays Services Jersey Ltd

[2006] IRLR 877
Bonus claim; implied terms of trust and confidence, cooperation and anti-avoidance.

Vienna Arbitration (VIAC Rules)

(2008)
Exclusive Resale Agreement; assessment of damages

Areas of Practice

• Arbitration
• Commercial
• Employment
• Private International Law
• Professional Negligence
• Regulatory
• Restrictive Covenants and Confidential Information