Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : North East
Band 1
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+44 191 273 3817About
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The department specialises in banking litigation with an international aspect, but handles a wide variety of contentious matters. We act for a number of leading financial institutions, governments and blue chip corporates as well as high net worth individuals.
Our Legal 500 2024 leading ranking involved the canvassing of a number of our clients and reported that we are "simply head and shoulders above the competition locally" ... Gibson & Co.'s secret is to bring city-level experience and expertise to lower-value regional work. The way in which they handle matters is both economical for the client and highly effective."
We have conducted a number of high profile trials and appeals in the London courts as well as a growing number of arbitrations in London and overseas.
Contentious probate and manorial rights litigation are also growing areas.
Chambers Review
Gibson & Co is a dedicated dispute resolution firm offering clients particular expertise in banking and finance cases, as well as contractual, partnership and insolvency-related disputes. The firm acts for a notable client list that includes prominent financial institutions, as well as clients from the infrastructure and property sectors. The team has experience representing national and international companies as well as private individuals.
Work Highlights
- Gibson & Co advised ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel Middle Easton a loan dispute worth USD25 million.
Strengths
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"Gibson & Co provides helpful and clear legal advice and is very sensitive to the commercial and practical aspects of a situation."
"It's a high-quality firm and a great resource to use for matters we don't have the expertise in."
"Gibson & Co provides helpful and clear legal advice and is very sensitive to the commercial and practical aspects of a situation."
"It's a high-quality firm and a great resource to use for matters we don't have the expertise in."
Notable Practitioners
Jane Gibson is known in the market for representing corporate clients and financial institutions in a range of substantial commercial disputes.
"She is incredibly knowledgeable, strategic and a really talented litigator."
"Jane is scarily bright. She is really good with clients and understanding their needs."
"Jane Gibson is as sharp as a box of knives; she clearly knows her commercial and civil contract law."
Toby Gibson is a leading figure for commercial disputes in the North East and is highly regarded for his expertise in financial services litigation. He represents large corporate and private clients in a range of contentious matters.
"Toby is really bright and great with clients."
"He approaches matters in a hugely professional and experienced way."
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