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Daniel Hemming

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Daniel is a Partner in our commercial disputes practice in London, with a particular focus on the financial servcies sector. He specialises in financial services litigation, including in relation to derivative products, ISDA and GMRA disputes and the close-out of complex financial transactions. Daniel is also an expert in complex commercial disputes - including contractual and shareholder or company disputes, claims defence, and regulation for accountancy firms.

“My approach is flexible, highly responsive, and always tailored to a client’s specific needs.”

“I specialise in professional practices, in the context of claims defence for the Big Four accountants, which gives me the opportunity to work alongside their highly sophisticated in-house legal teams.

Most of my work is for international clients or has a cross-border element. I have particular expertise in the cross-border enforcement of judgments and arbitral awards.

My approach is flexible, highly responsive and and always tailored to a client’s specific needs. I bring high-level technical expertise, creative and strategic thinking, tenacity, attention to detail, and effective team management to bring the best out of people at all levels.”

Daniel’s recent work highlights:

Acting for a Big 4 accountancy firm in defending a substantial audit negligence claim arising from the collapse of an international business.

IlliquidX Ltd v Altana Wealth and others - commercial breach of confidence claim arising from a JV relating to a distressed sovereign debt fund.

Acting for a telecoms business in relation to an unfair prejudice petition.

Directory quotes

"Daniel combines a fantastic understanding of the detail, coupled with commercial common sense and practicality" - Legal 500 UK 2025

"Of the younger partners, Dan Hemming stands out as a future star in the market." - Legal 500 UK 2024

"Dan Hemming is a new partner but a true superstar in the making – fantastically clever and hugely perceptive." - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Talent and experience way beyond his years. Destined to be one of the most influential commercial litigation partners in London."The Legal 500 UK 2022

Recommended - The Legal 500 UK 2022

"Daniel Hemming is a star of the future" - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"Dan Hemming is a rising star who will be a titan before long" - The Legal 500 UK 2021

"A star of the future" - The Legal 500 2020

"Dan Hemming is touched with genius in terms of his skill as a litigator. He is clever, analytical, polished, and never outdone." - The Legal 500 2019

Memberships

London Solicitors Litigation Association

Financial Services Lawyers Association

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