Called to the Bar in 1992 (England & Wales)
Summary
Bruce Drummond is a senior commercial barrister specialising in complex commercial litigation, civil fraud, intellectual property, media and entertainment disputes. He is regularly instructed in high-value, multi-party litigation involving commercial fraud, banking disputes, shareholder and director conflicts, contractual claims and intellectual property matters.
Bruce has developed a reputation for combining strong commercial judgement with robust advocacy, advising businesses, entrepreneurs, rights holders and high-net-worth individuals on commercially sensitive disputes both before litigation and at trial. His practice spans a broad range of commercial matters, with particular expertise in disputes involving the creative industries, financial services and corporate governance.
He has acted in significant commercial and intellectual property disputes involving Sony Music, Universal Music, major financial institutions and internationally recognised music rights holders. His recent work includes acting on behalf of the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell in their widely reported copyright proceedings against Sony Music concerning the Jimi Hendrix catalogue. He has also acted in substantial commercial disputes involving Universal Music, multi-million-pound fraud claims and high-value banking litigation.
Bruce has extensive experience in civil fraud litigation, having successfully represented clients in cases involving allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation, dishonest conduct and complex financial transactions. His practice also encompasses shareholder and director disputes, contractual litigation, professional negligence and commercial advisory work.
Bruce has significant experience acting on commercial matters connected with the Caribbean and has worked with clients and practitioners across the region on cross-border disputes and advisory work.
Alongside his commercial practice, Bruce acts in one of the highest-profile civil group actions currently before the English courts, representing a large group of more than 70 women pursuing civil claims against Harrods and the estate of the late Mohamed Al Fayed arising from allegations of sexual abuse.
Bruce accepts instructions from solicitors, businesses and private clients, including under the Public Access Scheme where appropriate.
Areas of Practice
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Fraud
- Banking & Financial Services
- Intellectual Property
- Media & Entertainment
- Contractual Disputes
- Defamation & Reputation Management
- Shareholder & Director Disputes
- Commercial Advisory
- Professional Negligence
Publications
Notable Cases
- Mohamed Al Fayed, Harrods Civil Claims - Acting on behalf of a large group of more than 70 women pursuing civil claims against Harrods and the estate of the late Mohamed Al Fayed arising from allegations of sexual abuse.
- Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell Estates v Sony Music Entertainment - Acted on behalf of the estates of Noel Redding and Mitch Mitchell in landmark copyright proceedings concerning ownership interests and historic royalties relating to the Jimi Hendrix catalogue.
- Brian Phelps, British Gymnastics Abuse Claims – Acting for a group of women pursuing civil claims arising from allegations of historic sexual abuse by former Olympic diver and gymnastics coach Brian Phelps, alongside claims concerning alleged safeguarding failures within British Gymnastics.
- Elm Street Media v Universal Music - Led in a substantial commercial litigation concerning licensing and intellectual property issues involving Universal Music.
- Successfully represented clients in a commercial banking dispute valued at approximately £40 million arising from alleged fraudulent practices.
- Premier Percussion Ltd v Lloyds Banking Group - Successfully acted in substantial banking litigation arising from allegations of large-scale fraud.
- Lloyd v Kruger - Successfully defended a multi-million pound High Court claim involving allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit.
Called to the Bar in 1992 (England & Wales)