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Outstanding expertise in disputes relating to technical financial services and banking issues.

Financial Services Disputes

We understand the legal, regulatory and commercial issues associated with the ever-evolving financial services industry.

Our approach is grounded in the clearest possible understanding of what you are trying to achieve and the formulation of a bespoke strategy.  With a candid approach to prospects of success, costs and timeframes, we have a reputation for adding value with pragmatic and commercial advice.  And we deliver results on high-profile and complex disputes that are critical to your business whilst providing a responsive and personable service in what can be a high-stress environment.

We act for national and international banking and financial services clients in a diverse range of disputes.  Those disputes are often not only significant in value but also highly complex in nature.

Our team has extensive banking and finance litigation and arbitration experience gained from city and regional law firms in the UK.

We have a strong track record advising on various contentious financial services matters, principally relating to alleged negligence/FSMA claims arising from various investments with complex international elements.

We also frequently act for clients involved in a wide range of commercial disputes – including professional negligence claims through to allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit -that have arisen in the financial services sector.

Financial Services Disputes

How we can help

Banking & Finance Sector

We act for a mixture of lenders, borrowers, fund managers and financial services businesses.  We have also developed an extensive referral network in the sector, enabling us to work with an impressive portfolio of diverse clients.

ADR

We are experts in ADR dispute resolution in all its forms, whether court action, formal alternative dispute resolution (mediation, expert determination) or informal negotiations.  You can see a summary of our ADR expertise here.

Financial Services Disputes

We deal with a breath of complex claims, including allegations regarding the management of several pension schemes, currency trades, investment and financial planning advice, and financial misselling claims.

Injunctions

If matters are urgent, we can bring or defend emergency injunctions to protect your position.  You can find a summary of our injunction experience here.

Fraud & Asset Tracing

We deal with disputes involving banks where funds have been illegitimately transferred as a result of fraud.

Resolution & Settlement

We understand and harness the power of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to deliver a result.   And we are experts in dispute resolution at all levels and in all its forms, whether court action, formal ADR (including mediation and expert determination) or informal negotiations.  We can advise you on when to engage in ADR and which form of ADR best meets your tactical and commercial aims.

 

We act for a mixture of lenders, borrowers, fund managers and financial services businesses.  We have also developed an extensive referral network in the sector, enabling us to work with an impressive portfolio of diverse clients.

We are experts in ADR dispute resolution in all its forms, whether court action, formal alternative dispute resolution (mediation, expert determination) or informal negotiations.  You can see a summary of our ADR expertise here.

We deal with a breath of complex claims, including allegations regarding the management of several pension schemes, currency trades, investment and financial planning advice, and financial misselling claims.

If matters are urgent, we can bring or defend emergency injunctions to protect your position.  You can find a summary of our injunction experience here.

We deal with disputes involving banks where funds have been illegitimately transferred as a result of fraud.

We understand and harness the power of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) to deliver a result.   And we are experts in dispute resolution at all levels and in all its forms, whether court action, formal ADR (including mediation and expert determination) or informal negotiations.  We can advise you on when to engage in ADR and which form of ADR best meets your tactical and commercial aims.

 

Testimonials
Testimonials

“Practical, pragmatic and cost effective. Always thinking about strategy and the bigger picture, rather than simply going through the motions.”

(The Legal 500, 2023)

“Their advice and guidance was nothing short of exceptional. Their ability to exert pressure and find hidden facts through detailed analysis of the evidence and the law provided a successful outcome…”

“…not only exceptional lawyers, with unparalleled attention to detail and grasp of the law but also have emotional intelligence levels that are critical in a high stress environment.”

(The Legal 500 2021)

The Disputes team is praised for its “wealth of knowledge and expertise” as well as its “outstanding work ethic and client care,” and that it “…produces an exceptionally high quality of work, meticulous in detail, and delivers it in the most cost-effective way.”

(Chambers and Partners 2022)

“Their advice and guidance were nothing short of exceptional. ”

(The Legal 500 2021)




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