Working with some of the world's most innovative and technologically advanced companies we have established a formidable reputation for advice at the cutting edge of law.
This has enabled us to develop a unique understanding of the nature of disputes which inevitably arise in our clients' businesses.
Our clients in the banking and financial services sectors have seen their transactions become increasingly complex. With increased reliance upon IT and a focus on globalisation, new deals have even tighter deadlines and sophisticated structures. Our lawyers understand the demands created by this progressive environment.
Our approach to dispute resolution in this specialist sector is both proactive and practical. Our skill lies in identifying the procedure that will bring the dispute to a swift and cost-effective resolution in accordance with our client's commercial objectives.
We are conscious that our financial clients pride themselves on their reputation and integrity. The complexity, variety and speed of today's financial transactions render many businesses in this sector vulnerable to fraud and other criminal activities. We work extensively with our clients to help reduce this exposure, by advising on appropriate systems and procedures designed to forestall problems before they arise. Through our valuable experience we are able to improve vigilance and reduce risk.
Our dedicated Banking and Finance Dispute Resolution Group has expertise in a wide range of contentious banking and finance related matters. Our clients include investment and major international banks, borrowers, suppliers and users of financial services.
Our key services include:
- The recovery of loans and the enforcement of security
- The obligations and duties of banks including claims relating to breach of mandate, the duty of confidentiality and constructive trusts
- Derivative transactions including rights and obligations under ISDA documentation
- The provision of private equity
- Regulatory issues including dealing with the FSA
- Claims against professional advisers
- Primary and secondary syndications
- The duties of agents and lead arrangers
- The tracing and recovery of assets following the discovery of fraud