Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
Contact number
+44 207 532 1000Chambers Review
White & Case has an impressive team that is highly regarded for its representation of investment banks, especially with regard to financial products litigation, regulatory issues and restructuring matters. It draws on its ancillary expertise in capital markets, restructuring and project finance to field cross-practice teams on complex disputes in the banking sector, and also has experience in financial crime. White & Case represents clients at all levels of court in the UK, as well as in cases that span multiple jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- White & Case acted for UK Finance in the UK Supreme Court case of Philipp v Barclays Bank, concerning whether banks are legally liable to reimburse their customers who fall victim to fraud and instruct their bank to transfer money to fraudsters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The White & Case team is very experienced and provides excellent strategic advice."
"W&C is extremely knowledgeable about the markets in which it operates and knows how to use the breadth of its international offices to work on cross-border transactions."
"The White & Case team is very good in this market and produces strong work."
"The White & Case team is very experienced and provides excellent strategic advice."
"W&C is extremely knowledgeable about the markets in which it operates and knows how to use the breadth of its international offices to work on cross-border transactions."
"The White & Case team is very good in this market and produces strong work."
Notable Practitioners
Charles Balmain's expertise spans domestic and cross-border disputes, including those arising from complex financing transactions and debt restructuring. He is frequently sought after by financial institutions, corporates and sovereigns.
"Charles Balmain is a sophisticated lawyer who builds good client relationships. He is a bright team leader who communicates well with clients."
"Charles is an impressive lawyer with a calm attitude and an ability to take his clients instructions and distill them into something pragmatic."
"Charles is a brilliant client-facing partner who is incredibly smooth, client-minded and knows what matters to clients."
Swati Tripathi regularly advises clients on cross-border financial service and banking disputes. Her clients include large corporations, sovereigns, private equity funds and more.
"Swati has real expertise in understanding and knowing the Indian market. She's very hardworking, clever and easy to deal with."
"Swati is a very strong lawyer who is a delight to deal with. Clients trust her judgement a lot."