Amrit Johal

Amrit is experienced in billion-pound disputes, representing a range of global clients, including UHNWIs, heads of state, sovereign wealth funds, and sports owners, in the High Court and Appellate Courts. - Legal 500
Amrit Johal

Amrit is a Partner at Spencer West, having previously worked at award-winning firms like Eversheds, TLT, and a leading law firm in the West End. Amrit’s practice is predominantly in the High Court, and includes complex multi-billion-pound disputes, often with an international element. Amrit represents a diverse client base, including corporate entities, entrepreneurs, real estate investors, developers and businesses spanning the retail, leisure, manufacturing, travel and professional services sectors.

Amrit’s expertise encompasses substantial cross-border contractual disputes, civil fraud, interlocutory applications (domestic and international), director and shareholder claims, all forms of insolvency, insurance and property litigation as well as international arbitration. His advisory scope extends to regulatory, probate and private prosecutions. Known for his strategic and pragmatic approach, Amrit collaborates seamlessly with leading counsel and industry experts to deliver tailored and effective litigation solutions. Amrit works with a close-knit team including a leading counsel who also sits as a Judge of the England and Wales High Court of Justice, setting him apart from others.

Amrit’s client portfolio features UHNWIs, HNWIs, family offices, high-profile individuals, and multinational corporations across the UK, Middle East, and Southeast Asia, whom he advises on complex, high-value financial disputes. His notable clients include royalty, heads of state, owners of Premier League football clubs (West Ham United F.C. and Chelsea F.C.), luxury hoteliers, property developers, and pioneers in technology and medicine. Amrit also advises on international ultra-high-net-worth divorce cases, ensuring clients protect their privacy while safeguarding their personal and business reputations.

Amrit’s recent successes include defending a Tier 1 Saudi Royal against a $1.2 billion alleged debt claim, first in the High Court and subsequently in the Court of Appeal. He has also represented clients before the UK Supreme Court on four occasions, including in a landmark $3.5 billion dispute featured in The Lawyer’s Top 10 Appeals of 2025. In addition, he successfully obtained summary judgment in a civil fraud claim connected to a wider alleged fraud valued at approximately £100 billion and assisted a multinational bank in securing summary judgment before the High Court.