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Our established banking & finance litigation group gained its leading reputation long before the global financial crisis of 2008 and has consistently maintained its position since. We offer clients a 'standout' level of care which encompasses the need for discretion as well as getting results.
Our team is distinct due to rarely being conflicted from acting for or against global financial institutions. We represent major banks and financial institutions, corporates and individuals in complex banking litigations, including significant cross-border cases, no matter where our clients are based. Our lawyers have particular experience in derivatives cases, including those involving ISDA documentation. We are also involved in an increasing number of cases concerning LIBOR and other interest rate swap issues.
Conducting an analysis of the ISDA Master Agreement, breach of Indian foreign exchange control regulations, considering the suitability of financial products for hedging a particular commercial exposure, and applying to amend pleadings in relation to the bank’s alleged involvement in LIBOR rigging.
Advising and defending the bank in relation to the collapse of the Structured Investment Vehicle (SIV) Sigma, which in mid-2007 had some USD 55 billion in issued debt outstanding. The matter resulted in a six-week trial in the Commercial Court in London.
The Commercial Court proceedings involved claims in respect of a USD 2.5 billion structured finance transaction that was concluded in 2007. We settled this dispute for our client, a German bank, shortly before trial.
Advising in relation to potential claims and potential liabilities of an entity guaranteed by European states in respect of potential litigation relating to derivatives transactions entered into with a number of counterparty banks further to ISDA agreements governed by English law.
Advising an Ecuadorian banking group in litigation arising out of a complex debt for equity swap. The parent company assumed responsibility for litigation in the US, the Bahamas and England and Wales regarding the purported asset stripping of its Bahamian domiciled ultimate subsidiary.
Advising German financial services professionals on the cum-ex proceedings in Germany.
Advising a German financial service professional on SFO EURIBOR proceedings.
Conducting an analysis of the ISDA Master Agreement, breach of Indian foreign exchange control regulations, considering the suitability of financial products for hedging a particular commercial exposure, and applying to amend pleadings in relation to the bank’s alleged involvement in LIBOR rigging.
Advising an Ecuadorian banking group in litigation arising out of a complex debt for equity swap. The parent company assumed responsibility for litigation in the US, the Bahamas and England and Wales regarding the purported asset stripping of its Bahamian domiciled ultimate subsidiary.
Advising and defending the bank in relation to the collapse of the Structured Investment Vehicle (SIV) Sigma, which in mid-2007 had some USD 55 billion in issued debt outstanding. The matter resulted in a six-week trial in the Commercial Court in London.
The Commercial Court proceedings involved claims in respect of a USD 2.5 billion structured finance transaction that was concluded in 2007. We settled this dispute for our client, a German bank, shortly before trial.
Advising in relation to potential claims and potential liabilities of an entity guaranteed by European states in respect of potential litigation relating to derivatives transactions entered into with a number of counterparty banks further to ISDA agreements governed by English law.
Advising German financial services professionals on the cum-ex proceedings in Germany.
Advising a German financial service professional on SFO EURIBOR proceedings.
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