Kavan Bakhda Joins Mishcon de Reya's Disputes Team
Advisor - People | Feb 10, 2025 | Mishcon

Mishcon de Reya has announced the addition of Kavan Bakhda as a partner in its Dispute Resolution department. Kavan, a specialist in complex commercial litigation, joins the firm with a wealth of experience in high-profile cases involving multinational banks, funds, and businesses. Notably, he is advising Alex Palou in the significant sports litigation case against McLaren in the High Court, bringing this and other high-profile clients with him to Mishcon de Reya. The firm's Dispute Resolution department, led by Hugo Plowman, anticipates that Kavan's expertise will significantly bolster their capabilities, particularly in servicing sporting clients. Kavan expressed his enthusiasm about joining a firm with a distinguished reputation in the disputes sector and a strong platform for serving blue-chip clients in various industries.
Sectors
- Legal Services
- Sports Industry
Geography
- United Kingdom – Mishcon de Reya is a prominent UK-based law firm, and the legal proceedings mentioned take place within the UK legal system.
Industry
- Legal Services – The article centers on Mishcon de Reya, a law firm, and its expansion in the field of commercial litigation.
- Sports Industry – Kavan Bakhda's expertise in sports litigation and his work with high-profile sports clients highlights the intersection with the sports industry.
Financials
Participants
Name | Role | Type | Description |
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Mishcon de Reya | Hiring Company | Company | A leading UK law firm known for its market-leading dispute resolution practice. |
Kavan Bakhda | Individual | Person | A commercial litigator specializing in complex commercial litigation, newly joined as a partner at Mishcon de Reya. |
Alex Palou | Client | Person | Three-time IndyCar world champion, currently advised by Kavan Bakhda in a litigation case against McLaren. |
McLaren | Opponent in Litigation | Company | A British motor racing team involved in a significant sports litigation case against Alex Palou. |