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Sue Thackeray
Sue has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial litigation for claimants and defendants, with particular expertise in:
- Civil fraud involving complex, multi-jurisdictional international commercial litigation (often where criminal, restraint or regulatory proceedings co-exist) including bribery and corruption, collective investment schemes, Ponzi and advance fee fraud schemes.
- Pre-emptive relief including freezing injunctions, search orders, restraint orders, civil recovery orders.
- Breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust (including tracing claims), insolvency litigation, directors’ duties and directors' disqualification.
- Sport related matters including contractual representation and dispute resolution, disciplinary and regulatory matters and IP rights enforcement.
- Reputation management and defamation.
Sue is listed in the Lexology Index Investigations Report 2025 as a Thought Leader. She is also listed as a Global Elite Thought Leader in the Who's Who Legal: Asset Recovery Global Guide 2024 and listed as a Thought Leader in the Who's Who Legal: GIR - Asset Recovery 2024 Guide.
WHAT CLIENTS AND DIRECTORIES HAVE SAID
I would recommend her absolutely 100%. She is very responsive, really understands how to put client interests ahead, and can negotiate hard to achieve the client's demands."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Incredible contacts in Formula One and an enviable client list. She knows her space really well, and this is what makes her stand out."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Sue is unflappable in the most stressful of situations and is a real asset to the firm and to her clients."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Sue is brilliant. She's a savvy negotiator."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Sue is absolutely fantastic."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
She's a great leader."
Chambers and Partners, 2025
Sue Thackeray is one of the most effective lawyers around - she has knowledge, attention to detail, persistence and patience. She is simply outstanding."
The Legal 500, 2025
Strong female leads in Sue Thackeray and Mary Young. Sue takes no prisoners and is a fighter"
The Legal 500, 2025
Sue Thackeray and Fiona Simpson are two star individuals with great experience and market reputation. They are both great."
The Legal 500, 2025
Sue Thackeray - no nonsense and happy to fight her client's corner. Will take on a Goliath with excellent effect."
The Legal 500, 2025
Sue Thackeray and Mary Young stand out. Reliable and diligent. An excellent mid-market choice."
The Legal 500, 2025
Sue is the ultimate professional. Innovative, commercial and smart, she is the most effective lawyer I have ever had the pleasure of working with."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
Sue is very attuned to problem-solving and is a great negotiator. She is great on commercial strategy."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
Sue is a highly experienced and accomplished lawyer who provides best-in-class commercial and legal advice."
Chambers and Partners, 2024
Sue Thackeray – works tirelessly for her clients, one of the most efficient lawyers I have met who is able to immediately spot the key issue in a large set of papers."
The Legal 500, 2024
Sue Thackeray – partner – innovative, robust and confident. She knows the law and makes it work to best effect. She works incredibly hard and effectively and has a memory for detail. You could not wish for a better lawyer to have your back."
The Legal 500, 2024
Sue Thackeray is a powerhouse, the most commercially focused solicitors I have worked with who fights fearlessly to promote her client’s interests and gets great results."
The Legal 500, 2024
Sue Thackeray is a hugely experienced, highly effective litigator and negotiator, who always sees the bigger picture."
The Legal 500, 2024
one of the most commercially astute solicitors I have ever worked with. She understands the clients’ objectives and pursues them with tenacity."
Chambers and Partners, 2023
I am happy to endorse Sue Thackeray. We refer to her in case of conflicts - she is extremely impressive."
Chambers and Partners, Litigation Support, 2023
Sue Thackeray is really good, really sharp, and really making a name for herself in the market."
Chambers and Partners, Litigation Support, 2023
She is a very effective, skilled litigator."
Chambers and Partners, 2023
an ultimate professional and innovative"
The Legal 500, 2023
Sue Thackeray sees around corners. She never lets ego get in her way. She is the ultimate professional. She knows her law better than anyone in my experience. Most of all, she is innovative."
The Legal 500, 2023
incredibly impressive lawyer. She sees and addresses the issues with the long-term goal in mind. Her drafting is superb. She has a great manner with clients and is able to ensure that the team all works together in the most efficient and cost effective way to get tasks done on time.’"
The Legal 500, 2023
Absolute pleasure to work with magnetic Mary Young and Sue Thackeray. There is no messing around, they get to the point exceeding quickly."
The Legal 500, 2023
Sue Thackeray, William Christopher, Mary Young and Fiona Simpson are all highly regarded civil fraud practitioners."
The Legal 500, 2023
incredibly organised, so thorough, detailed and super-experienced"
Chambers and Partners, 2022
a super strategist, a very clear thinker and a commercial and astute litigator."
Chambers and Partners, 2022
a powerhouse litigator, combining a huge amount of experience with energy and enthusiasm"
Who's Who Legal Global Guide: Asset Recovery 2021
She is a delight to work with"
Who's Who Legal Global Guide: Asset Recovery 2021
an excellent lawyer. She is very bright, thoroughly personable and a delight to work with. She is one of the most talented solicitors I have worked with."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
extremely well-connected, particularly in motor sport. She has exquisite client care skills and is able to limit expectations where necessary whilst leaving the client in no doubt that everything possible will be done on their behalf."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
no-nonsense in her approach, which is refreshing."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
tremendous – she is as formidable as she is fun and is a reassuring presence in the boardroom and the courtroom. Sue’s responsive, practical, strategic input and guidance in the most tense situations is really valued by us. Although Sue is a litigator her commercial acumen is also second to none. Hugely admirable, hugely capable and a joy to work with."
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
Partners Sue Thackeray and Fiona Simpson are both also excellent – tough and hard working, again with an excellent litigator’s sense for judging the strengths and weaknesses of both sides’ cases.
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
She has a contact book to die for and client care skills to match. Brings unparalleled commitment to her cases. "
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
very commercially astute and a good negotiator"
Chambers and Partners, 2020
hugely experienced and has a very commercial and focused approach...She adds value to a case by thinking outside of the box."
Chambers and Partners 2020
super experienced and very smart at getting a deal."
Chambers and Partners 2020
Fantastic and one of the most commercially minded people in London - she allows the issues to drive her advice."
Chambers and Partners 2020
She is highly knowledgeable, very good at dealing with counterparties and very good at leading meetings in directions that are more beneficial to us. She also has excellent commercial sense."
Chambers and Partners UK, 2019
one of sport's law's doyennes"
The Legal 500 UK, 2021
doesn’t miss a trick and is extremely effective at seeing how to obtain the best solution"
Legal 500 UK, 2019
Covering 'a broad range of sports work', the team at Kingsley Napley LLP has 'a very deep understanding of the sector'"
Legal 500 UK, 2019
No-nonsense"
Legal 500 UK, 2019
demonstrates astute commercial awareness in addition to being a thorough, well-prepared and highly competent solicitor."
Chambers and Partners 2017
a commercially astute, star litigator, who is very focused on clients’ needs"
Legal 500, 2017
knowledgeable, hardworking and fearless in her approach"
Chambers UK, A Clients Guide to the UK Legal Profession, 2016
has a fantastic strategic mind."
The Legal 500, 2016
encyclopaedic knowledge and attracts high praise from clients"
The Legal 500, 2015
excellent attention to detail"
Chambers UK, 2016
a tenacious and reassuring lawyer with the know-how to make the right calls"
Chambers UK, 2016
exceptional, dynamic and has a fantastic, strategic mind"
Chambers UK, 2015
memberships and associations
- Commercial Fraud Lawyers’ Association
- Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers Association
- The London Solicitors Litigation Association
- The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Lawyers
- The Female Fraud Forum
Listed as a Global Elite Thought Leader in Asset Recovery 2023
Her legal knowledge is second to none and she is someone you'd want on your side"
Who's Who Legal Global Guide: Asset Recovery 2023
