We have a broad understanding of the financial services industry and its products and services, derived from acting regularly both for and against asset managers, brokers, private equity houses, hedge funds, investment and retail banks, and insurers active in the sector. We routinely handle disputes concerning complex investment products, hedging transactions and portfolio management, as well as mis-selling claims, involving tens to hundreds of millions of pounds, dollars or euros.   

Specialist members of our team also advise on regulatory investigations and enforcement action, acting for firms or separately representing individuals where there may be a conflict of interest if the firm’s own lawyers were to advise. We also undertake corporate investigations prior to, or in the context of regulatory investigations. Team members have genuine practical experience at the 'coal-face', gained in-house at the FSA and in legal and compliance roles at regulated firms.

Our experience and expertise in this area is recognised in the market. Legal 500 2009 describes us as “well equipped to handle large-scale and complex litigation” and having “a fine record in the banking arena”.  Julian Randall, Tim Strong, Andrew Howell and James Cooper are recommended by Legal 500 or Chambers & Partners for disputes.

"The group has a thorough understanding of its clients' business - it sees the bigger picture and does not get overly hung up on minor points of legal detail unless it is necessary." Chambers & Partners, 2010

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