Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Norton Rose Fulbright is regularly instructed by leading institutions in the retail, corporate and investment banking spaces. It offers strong technical expertise with respect to derivatives and securitisation disputes, commodities issues and Islamic finance litigation. The group is also highly adept in handling regulatory investigations and enforcement. Norton Rose Fulbright enjoys a particularly strong international capability owing to the strength of its global network.
Work Highlights
- Norton Rose Fulbright advised and represented Citicorp Trustee Company on a Sukuk default. It continues to pursue enforcement options to recover the alleged USD650 million owed to Sukuk holders, including bringing proceedings in Saudi Arabia and England.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Norton Rose team is exceptionally well-organised and its output is of consistently high quality. There is a clear depth of expertise in dealing with complex litigation."
"Norton Rose is very attentive, taking initiatives and acting promptly if requested to do so."
"Norton Rose approaches claims with a consistent level of dedication, and in a way which reflects its long-term commitment to its relationships with clients."
"The Norton Rose team is responsive, articulate and pragmatic with their advice."
"The Norton Rose team is exceptionally well-organised and its output is of consistently high quality. There is a clear depth of expertise in dealing with complex litigation."
"Norton Rose is very attentive, taking initiatives and acting promptly if requested to do so."
"Norton Rose approaches claims with a consistent level of dedication, and in a way which reflects its long-term commitment to its relationships with clients."
"The Norton Rose team is responsive, articulate and pragmatic with their advice."
Notable Practitioners
Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is noted for her expertise in complex financial litigation. She regularly handles cross-border disputes on behalf of clients such as banks and corporate trustees, including enforcement proceedings and financial mis-selling claims.
"Harriet is responsive, personable, calm, reassuring and knowledgeable in this area of law."
"Harriet is extremely capable technically, she's always on top of the detail and combines this with a strategic vision that makes the most out of every situation."
"Harriet understands banking litigation so well. Complexity does not scare her and she is always smiling and positive with her clients."
"Harriet is super responsive, knowledgeable and has great experience in banking litigation."