Charles Russell Speechlys hires new disputes partner Manoj Vaghela
Charles Russell Speechlys is growing its disputes practice and Cheltenham office with the hire of commercial litigation partner, Manoj Vaghela.
Manoj has specialised in insurance, reinsurance and international arbitration for more than 25 years and will continue to do so while splitting his time between the firm’s London and Cheltenham offices. While primarily focusing on insurance sector clients, he has a broad practice also covering areas as diverse as white collar crime, product liability, financial services litigation, insurance coverage disputes and general commercial litigation.
James Carter, Managing Partner, says: “Manoj is a highly-regarded commercial litigator and I am delighted to welcome him to our firm. His broad expertise in the UK and internationally will strengthen our disputes practice and support the expansion of our Cheltenham office.”
Manoj Vaghela says: “I am delighted to be joining Charles Russell Speechlys and its highly-regarded disputes practice. I’m very much looking forward to working with the teams in Cheltenham, London, and internationally.”
Manoj joins Charles Russell Speechlys from Pinsent Masons.
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