William Payne
William is an experienced commercial litigator practicing in England and Wales. He has a broad experience across a range of disputes and focuses primarily on the energy, real estate and corporate sectors. Prior to joining Brodies, he worked as a senior associate in the commercial litigation department of a leading firm in the City of London.
William specialises in complex, high value disputes, and acts for a wide range of clients including large multinational corporations, institutional investors and financial institutions, as well as high net worth individuals and entrepreneurial start-up companies.
He has considerable experience across the energy sector, including oil and gas, renewables and downstream consumer disputes, and in corporate disputes, including acting in disputes relating to director duties, corporate governance issues as well as both obtaining and defending freezing injunctions. With a background in real estate disputes, William has a specialist practice in disputes arising from commercial real estate joint ventures and property disputes relating to energy infrastructure
Living Brodies' values
Clients appreciate William’s commercial and pragmatic advice and focus on achieving a commercial resolution to disputes.
Key highlights
- William worked as a judicial assistant in the High Court of England and Wales.
- Willliam is a member of the Property Litigation Association and sits on its Law Reform Committee.
- William started his career as a project finance lawyer and he brings this commercial focus to disputes.
Rankings
- Legal 500 UK: “Quick to get to grips with even very difficult and complex issues”