Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
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A&O Shearman has an excellent group of individuals specialising in the representation of financial clients. It is frequently instructed by hedge funds, private equity firms, and investment and retail banks, with notable expertise in handling claims relating to alleged manipulation of financial benchmarks. A&O Shearman draws from impressive wider strengths in related practice areas and also offers excellent international capability thanks to the strength of its global network. It employs regulatory and sector-specific knowledge on behalf of clients' businesses to identify and mitigate future risks.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Madison Pacific Trust Limited in connection with a Part 8 Application for trustee directions regarding the distribution of funds under Bond Trust Deeds.
Strengths
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"A&O Shearman is one of the top banking lit firms in the country and is a brilliant firm for big matters."
"The A&O Shearman team is readily available to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Complex matters are A&O Shearman's bread and butter. They always have the internal resources, knowledge and expertise for any issues that may arise."
"A&O Shearman's litigation practice is well-placed to handle complex matters involving cross-border elements and high-value transactions."
"The firm consistently demonstrates their ability and expertise to handle the most complex cases."
"A&O Shearman is one of the top banking lit firms in the country and is a brilliant firm for big matters."
"The A&O Shearman team is readily available to handle complex and sophisticated matters."
"Complex matters are A&O Shearman's bread and butter. They always have the internal resources, knowledge and expertise for any issues that may arise."
"A&O Shearman's litigation practice is well-placed to handle complex matters involving cross-border elements and high-value transactions."
"The firm consistently demonstrates their ability and expertise to handle the most complex cases."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Denny is well regarded for the strength of his financial litigation practice, acting for banks in a wide range of disputes. He is particularly experienced in claims arising from interest rate swap mis-selling.
"Andrew is an expert litigator who is able to handle complex cases with cross-border elements. His commercial awareness is also superb."
"Andrew is a very clever lawyer who really gets into the detail of his cases and is charming to work with."
"Andrew is one of the most experienced banking litigators."
"Andrew is a tough and seasoned litigator with a no-nonsense attitude."
Michael Godden dedicates his practice to the representation of banks and financial services clients across a broad spectrum of disputes. He regularly handles high-value international matters, including complex debt recovery, fraud claims and enforcement.
"Michael is adept at delivering results for clients. He's careful to choose which conflict to fight and is crafty in making sure he picks his battles carefully."
Mahmood Lone has significant experience advising banks and other financial institutions on domestic and cross-border litigation. His banking litigation practice benefits from complementary expertise in contentious regulatory matters.
"Mahmood is wonderful to work with. What is particularly impressive is his ability and willingness to apply advice to the situation at hand in a manner that is practical, realistic and pragmatic."
"Mahmood is an excellent banking litigator who is exceptionally good at running complex cases and very good at dealing with clients."
"Mahmood is hugely incisive and always a pleasure to work with"
"Mahmood is an absolute pleasure to deal with. He completely understands his clients perspectives and is incredibly responsive."
"Mahmood is an excellent litigator who is a go-to person in a crisis and able to handle some of the most high-profile matters the firm has regarding litigation."
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