Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Fieldfisher boasts extensive experience acting for major banks and financial institutions in high-value disputes. The team is adept at handling matters across a range of areas, including fraud and judgment enforcement. The team has particular expertise in cross-border banking disputes, especially in relation to India.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher acted for the liquidators of Argyle UAE in respect of claims against the director for misfeasance and a second party for knowing receipt, in connection with a fraud covering a USD18 million financing for a hotel, residential and retail development in Bermuda
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is superb, exceptionally client-driven and commercial in their approach."
"Fieldfisher provides very good support and quick response times."
"Fieldfisher's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent. It consistently demonstrates a high level of intelligence and expertise in navigating intricate legal issues."
"The overall team is diverse and capable, with a range of expertise to handle various legal matters effectively."
"The Fieldfisher team has a wide range of experience and expertise in different industries related to banking litigation."
"The team is superb, exceptionally client-driven and commercial in their approach."
"Fieldfisher provides very good support and quick response times."
"Fieldfisher's ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters is excellent. It consistently demonstrates a high level of intelligence and expertise in navigating intricate legal issues."
"The overall team is diverse and capable, with a range of expertise to handle various legal matters effectively."
"The Fieldfisher team has a wide range of experience and expertise in different industries related to banking litigation."
Notable Practitioners
John McElroy impresses with his broad-based expertise in banking litigation. He represents clients in a variety of claims brought against retail and commercial banks concerning alleged misconduct.
"John McElroy has strong following amongst US clients and is regarded as a very versatile litigator."
"John is brilliant. He is a strong litigator with great judgement who understands individual fact patterns of law."
"John is responsive, grasps the facts and issues very quickly and feels like a safe pair of hands. He is pragmatic in achieving a commercial resolution for his clients."
"John is an outstanding litigation solicitor who is adept at banking law. He is an excellent choice for any sort of banking litigation."
"John is personable and a good communicator who makes his clients feel special."
Priyanka Kapoor's practice focuses heavily on multi-jurisdictional enforcement and asset recovery, particularly in relation to the Indian market. She regularly advises clients on a wide range of banking disputes and also has expertise in civil fraud, commercial litigation and regulatory disputes.