Jenner & Block Grows London Litigation Team with Addition of Leading Litigator Ed Davis
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July 3, 2024
(LONDON – July 3, 2024) Jenner & Block has expanded its London Litigation Practice with the addition of Ed Davis, a leading commercial litigator with more than 20 years of experience resolving a wide range of domestic and cross-border disputes.
Ed’s practice focuses on complex and high value financial disputes and investigations covering a variety of markets and products, including derivatives, asset backed securities, swaps, and bond issues. He has an extensive background representing funds, corporations, commodities traders, accountants, trustees, and individuals.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ed to Jenner & Block’s London office, where he will have an immediate and significant impact,” said Co-Managing Partners Katya Jestin and Randy Mehrberg. “His experience and reputation for excellence adds further depth to our London bench of litigators and positions us for continued growth in the UK market.”
Ed has vast experience advising clients in fraud cases, company disputes, and complex banking and fund-related matters. He also advises clients in connection with various commodities and trade finance matters, as well as regulatory issues. in addition to acting in High Court disputes, Ed has represented clients in contentious insolvency matters and in international arbitrations.
“Ed is a highly skilled litigator whose experience across a range of complex financial disputes and reputation in the London market will be an asset to our growing office,” said Chair of the firm's London Litigation and Arbitration practice, Jason Yardley. “Ed is a very experienced litigator who has served in numerous leadership positions within a leading international litigation firm, his experience and skillset complements our existing team perfectly.”
“I am really looking forward to working with a deep bench of talented lawyers across the entire firm and having the opportunity to further develop Jenner’s litigation practice in London,” said Ed.
Ed comes to Jenner & Block from Stephenson Harwood, a well-known and respected international law firm, where he spent his entire career and served in numerous leadership positions. Ed was previously co-head of its Litigation Practice in London and has also been a member of the Global Risk Committee as well as the remuneration panel.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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July 3, 2024
(LONDON – July 3, 2024) Jenner & Block has expanded its London Litigation Practice with the addition of Ed Davis, a leading commercial litigator with more than 20 years of experience resolving a wide range of domestic and cross-border disputes.
Ed’s practice focuses on complex and high value financial disputes and investigations covering a variety of markets and products, including derivatives, asset backed securities, swaps, and bond issues. He has an extensive background representing funds, corporations, commodities traders, accountants, trustees, and individuals.
“We are thrilled to welcome Ed to Jenner & Block’s London office, where he will have an immediate and significant impact,” said Co-Managing Partners Katya Jestin and Randy Mehrberg. “His experience and reputation for excellence adds further depth to our London bench of litigators and positions us for continued growth in the UK market.”
Ed has vast experience advising clients in fraud cases, company disputes, and complex banking and fund-related matters. He also advises clients in connection with various commodities and trade finance matters, as well as regulatory issues. in addition to acting in High Court disputes, Ed has represented clients in contentious insolvency matters and in international arbitrations.
“Ed is a highly skilled litigator whose experience across a range of complex financial disputes and reputation in the London market will be an asset to our growing office,” said Chair of the firm's London Litigation and Arbitration practice, Jason Yardley. “Ed is a very experienced litigator who has served in numerous leadership positions within a leading international litigation firm, his experience and skillset complements our existing team perfectly.”
“I am really looking forward to working with a deep bench of talented lawyers across the entire firm and having the opportunity to further develop Jenner’s litigation practice in London,” said Ed.
Ed comes to Jenner & Block from Stephenson Harwood, a well-known and respected international law firm, where he spent his entire career and served in numerous leadership positions. Ed was previously co-head of its Litigation Practice in London and has also been a member of the Global Risk Committee as well as the remuneration panel.
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© 2026 Jenner & Block LLP. Attorney Advertising. Jenner & Block LLP is an Illinois Limited Liability Partnership including professional corporations. This publication, presentation, or event is not intended to provide legal advice but to provide information on legal matters and/or firm news of interest to our clients and colleagues. Readers or attendees should seek specific legal advice before taking any action with respect to matters mentioned in this publication or at this event. The attorney responsible for this communication is Brent E. Kidwell, Jenner & Block LLP, 353 N. Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60654-3456. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Jenner & Block London LLP, an affiliate of Jenner & Block LLP, is a limited liability partnership established under the laws of the State of Delaware, USA and is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority with SRA number 615729. Information regarding the data we collect and the rights you have over your data can be found in our Privacy Notice. For further inquiries, please contact dataprotection@jenner.com.
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