‘Ian Moulding: great strategist and team leader. Highly experienced in running teams for major litigation. Lindsay Bickerton: very reliable junior partner, will be a star of the future.’

‘Clifford Chance’s banking litigation capability is second to none. Hugely knowledgeable, energetic and ambitious, CC’s banking litigation team offers a Rolls-Royce service but delivered in a modern, client-focused, fleet-footed, value-for-money way. Outstanding.’

‘Christopher Yates is hands-on, sleeves-rolled up, client-focused, outcome-driven. He is everything a client could hope for in a top city firm partner: the experience and intellect combined with client-empathy, team management skills and an unshakeable desire to win. A class act.’

‘Ian Moulding is respected across the market. Lindsay Bickerton has exceptional legal knowledge and eye for detail. Guy Birkett is a standout Senior Associate.’

‘The junior associates are well trained and bright. The senior associates are well organised and brilliant, the partners are extremely impressive. The people to note are Senior Associate: Guy Burkitt (one of the best litigators I’ve worked with) and Sam Brown (another excellent senior associate).’

‘The team at Clifford Chance is first-class. What really sets them apart from other firms is their incredible bench strength from Associates to Partners, many of whom I have worked with. The team’s experience advising clients on high-value, complex, cross-jurisdictional matters means that they regularly act for clients in “bet the business” disputes.’

‘Helen Carty’s judgement is second to none. She is a legal firebrand: analytically superb, tenacious, perceptive, incisive, and infinitely calm. Kelwin Nicholls is a force to reckon with. His knowledge of banking law is encyclopaedic.’

‘Kate Scott is active in Fintech and LIBOR transition work. Experienced in leading the heaviest litigation, with heavy technical aspects. Guy Burkitt is a star associate who performs at partner level. Clever, hard-working to a fault and capable of managing a large number of cases at once, while remaining charming at all times.’

‘Rupert Lewis: has every quality of a commercial litigation partner. Great at team management, legal analysis, strategy and client management. Julian Copeman: very experienced litigator. A calm head. Able to cut through difficult issues and produce a good result.’

‘Ajay Malhotra is a fantastic partner. Great strategic insight and a joy to work with. Associate Jonah Oliver is a real wizard with sanctions-matters.’

‘Chris Bushell did a good job for us on a big case. Senior Associate Daniel May was excellent in terms of attention to detail and understanding of complex issues.’

‘The individuals with whom I am familiar are excellent all-rounders. Rupert Lewis – He has it all – superb technical skills, great judgement, a quick thinker, and excellent relationship skills. Mark Tanner – Tenacious and courageous – all over the detail. Chloe Woodward – A future partner in the making. An impressive level of judgement and communication skills for someone of her PQE.’

‘Simon Clarke is the standout individual with a stellar reputation in the market. Senior Associate Nic Patmore is a future star.’

‘First class litigation service. Very experienced at dealing with high-value and complex disputes.’

‘Simon Clarke is first class. He has excellent judgement, works extremely hard and is across the detail. He is also brilliant at working with counsel from other jurisdictions. John Corrie is astute and easy to work with.’

‘Ajay Malhotra is an exceptional disputes lawyer and client relationship partner. He is technically superb, tactically astute (with an eye on the bigger picture), calm and considered, a great clear communicator and very hard-working and responsive.’

‘Jennifer Dickey has managed the case very effectively. William Robinson has been the associate doing most of the day-to-day work and he is excellent – very thorough, across the detail and analytically sharp.’

‘A first-class team of super intelligent lawyers who know everything there is to know about banking litigation.’

‘Hannah Piper is a super bright partner who is clever and no-nonsense. A great team leader.’

‘Louise Lamb is an outstanding partner and leader of her team. She works incredibly hard and is all over the detail whilst also being adept at stepping back to see the bigger strategic picture. Andrew Holland has all the qualities needed for an excellent Senior Associate and future Partner: precise, hard working and personable, he is brilliant to work with and you always know you are in safe hands with him. Nothing gets past him.’

‘Hogan Lovells’ banking team is absolutely first rate and should be the first port of call for any major banking and finance dispute. The partners are universally strong, particularly Whiston Bristow, Louise Lamb and Philip Parish. They have experience of handling very significant disputes, particularly for major banks, and offer consistently good, measured advice.’

‘Whiston Bristow has handled sensitive and very high-profile disputes adroitly for a number of years. Whiston’s legal analysis is brilliant, offering genuine insights and improving the work of instructed counsel and the rest of the team. He also gives extremely thoughtful strategic advice; and he manages larges teams and coordinating with co-defendant teams with leadership and humility.’

‘I have been working for Hogan Lovells on various matters for seven years. They are a dream team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Brilliantly resourced cases, staffed by associates who are totally “on their game” and led by partners with great strategic and client management skills. They are head and shoulders above most of their opponents, as reflected in the fantastic results they achieve.’

‘John Tillman: a skilful partner, who combines both sound legal analysis and a practical ability to find and obtain good solutions for the client.’

‘It is an excellent team with brilliant industry contacts which enables them to offer a great service to clients.’

‘Partners: Martin Davies (hugely experienced), Andrea Monks (also very experienced and a joy to work with); Nell Perks (junior partner, very competent and lovely to work with.’

‘Great experience and knowledge.’

‘Andrea Monks – utterly brilliant; a talented, clever and strategic lawyer who you would want on your side!’

‘Excellent commercial litigators with a deep understanding of banking litigation. The team are a pleasure to work with. They are highly collaborative and give clear commercial advice to their clients.’

‘I have worked with Martin Davies, Oliver Middleton, Alex Cox, Duncan Graves, Alice Zhou and Margaux Thomas-Bonafos, all of whom are excellent. They stand out for their ability to work in a collaborative manner and for their analytical skills. They also have excellent instincts on strategy and case management.’

‘Lathams are in a class of their own and are only instructed for our most complex and strategic matters. Their teams are partner-led; turnaround times are exceptional; and their thought-leadership is superb.’

‘Andrea Monks – one of the brightest lawyers and strongest litigators I have ever worked with.’

‘I have worked with a number of the partners and associates at Linklater’s, all of who I rank very highly. Andrew Poulton deserves mention, and I don’t think that there is a single lawyer that I have worked with at Linklater’s that I would not recommend.’

‘Linklaters are legends of litigation, and the current army of talent amply justifies their long-standing pre-eminence.’

‘Alison Wilson is a wily and high-profile leader who provides expert guidance to this dynamic team.’

‘The banking litigation team at Linklaters are absolutely excellent – real market leaders. They are all extremely bright and completely on top of difficult legal issues. They have sound judgement and strategic nous and give clear and practical advice. A real pleasure to work with and exactly the team to have on your side in the biggest banking litigation cases. I couldn’t recommend them more highly.’

‘Andrew Poulton is a really excellent lawyer. Clever, completely on top of the details and the legal principles, and able to produce complex and persuasive documents quickly. His drafting is clear and persuasive. Always a pleasure to work with.’

‘I find the Linklaters team to be unique because of the widespread quality which they have in the Partner and Managing Associate ranks. The quality of the practitioners is really strong and consistent across the practice. Most importantly, all the practitioners are really user friendly, easy to work with and responsive. For important matters, they are our first-choice firm.’

‘The team is (and has been for many years) market leading. There is an impressive depth of experience across the partners and a very strong crop of up-and-coming junior partners making their way through into the market. As a client they are first choice for banking litigation mandates, particularly those that involve sensitive or business critical issues.’

‘Andrew Poulton stands out as an up-and-coming partner. He is technically excellent, extremely commercial and highly responsive. He identifies the key areas and has a great way of cutting through to the issues that matter.’

‘Richard Jeens – very experienced, runs a great team, and often a big team. Ewan Brown, all round helpful and clever partner. Gayathri Kamalanathan, excellent younger partner, on the ball, great team player. Ben Goldstein, another great associate. Ross Francis-Pike: Top associate, totally on the ball, great prospect.’

‘The absolute pinnacle when it comes to expertise and strategic instinct in managing banking litigation of the highest value and complexity.’

‘Gayathri Kamalanathan: deft strategic instinct and exceptional ability to steer a course through complex multi-headed disputes spanning multiple forums and legal regimes. Ross Francis-Pike: detailed and forensic, masters the materials to craft compelling factual narratives time and again, leaves no stone unturned to unearth the winning points.’

‘Camilla Sanger has good experience in class actions. Olga Ladrowska is a star.’

‘Gayathri Kamalanathan – simply outstanding in her field. Excellent technical operator but set apart from others by acute commercial awareness and ability to support an in-house function, including insight into organisational and governance aspects. Nicholas Querée – ticks all of the ‘trusted advisor’ boxes! Excellent technical acumen in an international context, highly competent, practical and easily supports and complements an in-house legal team.’

‘Very well respected and experienced team. Regarded as the best of the best.’

‘Richard Swallow – senior statesman; highly experienced. Ewan Brown – very clever. Gayathri Kamalanathan – great knowledge of the market.’

‘Nick Ames is a very strong counsel in banking litigation. He is a great team leader, excellent at communicating with clients and very sensible. Gayathri Kamalanathan is rightly renowned as a banking litigator, with great knowledge of the industry and understanding of banking clients.’

‘Richard Clayton is a great partner who manages his teams effectively and leads from the front, with great client skills and a keen commercial acumen. Alex Unger, a new partner this year, is exceptional. He is clever and canny and has an eye for the details that can change the course or complexion of cases.’

‘Alex Unger is a particular star.’

‘Sivan Daniels has good commercial judgment and mastery of the detail of a case. James Herring thinks through the ramifications of every point and is a careful and shrewd litigator.’

‘James Herring was the lead partner on this enormous, high-profile fraud claim. It was a very significant case for the bank and James calmly guided the client through all stages of the case, including taking the lead in settlement negotiations at the end. He has a brilliant touch with clients, giving them clear legal advice but also invaluable strategic input.’

‘David Wigg – a senior member of AG’s team. He was highly effective at addressing knotty problems and finding solutions at times of particular pressure. Jonny Mitchell is a rising star in the AG team. He had a great eye for detail and was engaging throughout.’

‘Addleshaw Goddard’s proactive approach to relationship building, team culture, and knowledge of the wider market sets them apart in this space. They act for every single retail bank you would want to work for as well as an increasing number of emerging market financial institutions. They therefore have the ability to genuinely opine on how competitors and peers of their clients are responding to and mitigating risk.’

‘Without fail, all at Addleshaw Goddard who I have interacted with are knowledgeable and capable lawyers but their ability to think strategically to protect their client’s interests is under appreciated. Their ability to foster relationships from a standing start and quickly build trust is also something not commonly replicated across the market. Alex Unger, a new partner, is formidable.’

‘Richard Clayton is hugely experienced and knowledgeable in banking and finance matters. Ensures the firm punches above its weight in some very large disputes. Very strong on the law as well as a wealth of industry knowledge and experience. Alex Unger is highly experienced in the day-to-day running of large-scale, high-value international banking litigation.’

‘Excellent commercial “nous”. Outstanding litigators who really know how to make the process work for their clients.’

‘Very well-established team with excellent knowledge of the sector. Real commitment to diversity with women in prominent leadership roles.’

‘Lynn Dunne – brilliant head of EMEA Contentious Financial Services Group, a strong leader who knows how to get results for clients.’

‘Philip Linton’s in-house experience is valuable as he has seen the disputes and investigations from my perspective, he is aware of the internal pressures and tensions that can challenge the in-house lawyer running these matters. James Levy is a standout expert in his field. He has an extremely wide range of experience in high profile cases, giving me confidence that my firm is in the absolute best hands.’

‘Sophie Law is an extremely effective disputes expert, able to weigh up the pros and cons on tough decision quickly. Provides crystal clear advice as to the pros and cons of the options and advising on the optimal approach, always looking ahead to the next stages of the dispute.’

‘Lynn Dunne is a standout partner. Her insight on how matters will unfold is always useful, and you want her on your side in taking on, or negotiating with, opponents. Louise Youngman is an excellent associate. She has great grasp of the detail, and her drafting is perfect.’

‘Philip Linton, Neil Donovan, Nathan Willmott and Tom Connor particularly strong.’

‘Lynn Dunne is excellent. She has great technical ability, really good management and organisational skills and is super focused on getting the best results for the client. A really good all-around litigator.’

‘The team has a good mix of seniorities and expertise. Both partners and associates are easily approachable and provide valuable advice also under pressure.’

‘Ian McDonald and Airlie Goodman are excellent partners.’

‘Ian McDonald has a great experience and a balanced approach, which helps facing complex situations. Airlie Goodman is young and talented, with a good commercial approach.’

‘Strong and developed team with a great work ethic and pragmatic approach.’

‘Ian McDonald is excellent. Ruth Malone is peerless.’

‘Mayer Brown are excellent – I have worked with multiple teams within the firm and all of them have been superb and great to work with. I would particularly mention Ian McDonald, Mark Stefanini, Lauren Theodoulou and Devi Shah.’

‘Great team with excellent client base.’

‘Deep sector experience and a trusted and respected adviser.’

‘Fiona Huntriss – a very strong banking litigator – mainly claimant side – fearless and inventive in very tough cases. She gives the kind of reassurance that clients need in high value and very complex cases. A real star partner at Pallas.’

‘Nick Turvey provides solid advice. Natasha Harrison is very experienced and client focused.’

‘Fiona Huntriss is an outstanding partner with a unique ability to take her comprehensive knowledge of complex litigation matters and distill that down to a level that clients understand. Combined with her a calm and engaging manner, she is able to confidently fulfill the role of trusted adviser.’

‘Tracey Dovaston (Partner): As well as being a thoroughly decent and lovely person to work with, Tracey exemplifies why Pallas is so good. Her specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in banking disputes makes her a go-to for that work. Judgement you can trust from someone who has ‘been there, done that’ is what brought us to her.’

‘The truly brilliant Natasha Harrison – a powerhouse. Formidable, brilliant, hardworking and talented. Fiona Huntriss – an excellent lawyer.’

‘Fiona Huntriss – depth of legal knowledge and process of litigation, communication skills.’

‘Excellent positioning as a new law firm, wide ranging participation in industry events, deep experience in complex litigation, wonderful gender diversity and championing of minorities.’

‘Natasha Harrison and Fiona Huntriss are two of the most brilliant litigators I have had the pleasure of working with. Class act!’

‘Quinn Emanuel are simply the best litigators in the London market, no debate. An outstanding litigation team, oozing quality from top to bottom. Clients love them, opponents fear and envy them. They are the litigation team you want on your side in a scrap.’

‘One of the few top end litigation firms willing to take on banks, they can handle anything from Eurobond disputes on the international plane to banking disputes in Abu Dhabi involving Islamic banking principles. Simply superb.’

‘Richard East is the number one outstanding litigator in the London market. His commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for his clients is fearsome – a wonder to behold.’

‘Richard East can handle everything from disputes concerning Islamic finance to Curacao banking regulation. A fabulous litigator and a legend in his own lifetime.’

‘Simon Hart – a brilliant banking litigator. Utterly calm in the most difficult situations and able to lead a client through very heavy litigation to a successful outcome. Real foresight as to how the other side and the judge will act. A go to claimant side banking litigator.’

‘Tom Hibbert and Jake Hardy bring vast amounts of experience and gravitas to every situation. They are both heavily into the detail and highly strategic at the same time, which is a rare combination. Emma West and Christopher Wheatley are fantastic associates. Incredibly clever, very pleasant to work with. The clients clearly love them.’

‘The RPC teams acts for and against banks. They are one of the few top-notch teams that does that. They handle litigation across the whole value range (from the very biggest claims in billions of USD to small claims). They are also a joy to work with.’

‘Tom Hibbert (Partner) – enormously experienced, technically excellent, full of strategic and legal wisdom. There is no-one quite like Tom. Jake Hardy (Partner) – tough and pugnacious, unflappable, technically excellent. Emma West (Senior Associate) – also tough, unflappable, technically excellent, great drafting skills, supremely efficient.’

‘Simon Hart – utterly brilliant partner who is hands-on, great with clients, a strategic thinker and reassuringly sensible in his advice. Alan Williams – very clever, well versed in the law and good at thinking ahead. Alexandra Shearer – future superstar of commercial litigation; she is a very strong pair of hands who is very capable of handling very complex litigation intelligently and sensibly. Nadia Asfour – an up-and-coming associate who is clever, hardworking and charming to deal with.’

‘Tom Hibbert is a superb leader of the team. He inspires confidence in any case in which he is involved. Alan Williams and Daniel Hemming are the two stand-out younger partners. Alan has drive and enthusiasm. Daniel combines a fantastic understanding of the detail, coupled with commercial common sense and practicality. I would highly recommend both.’

‘Charlotte Henschen is an absolute pleasure to work with. A real team player and a response collaborator. She is truly an exceptional lawyer – not just very clever, but clear headed and strategic. She understands people and she understands business. She provides that all important bridge between what a client needs, and what a court might be prepared to give.’

‘Jonathan Cary is a very senior and experienced banking litigator. Davina Given is extremely clever, always on top of the detail, sensible and completely charming with it. Daniel Hemming is highly analytical and calm under pressure. Clients love Alan Williams. He always goes the extra mile.’

‘Caroline Hunter-Yeats is very approachable and user friendly. Excellent strategic thinker and thorough in her approach to all aspects of assisting the client.’

‘Simmons & Simmons’ Financial Institutions litigation team is renowned for its comprehensive expertise in high-value, cross-border disputes and investigations. With a client roster that spans traditional banking entities to cutting-edge fintechs and cryptocurrency exchanges, the team is adept at handling strategically critical matters that demand vigorous representation.’

‘Robert Turner is a leading figure in contentious asset management, advising on multimillion, cross-border matters. Ed Crosse, with nearly 30 years of experience, is highly respected for his handling of complex financial and contentious regulatory matters. Caroline Hunter-Yeats, leading the banking litigation team, is an expert in strategic disputes. Robert Allen, a specialist in retail finance disputes and ESG litigation. Alexander Thavenot is noted for his work on cross-border asset recovery and enforcement.’

‘Adam Brown is a star partner, who is destined to go far.’

‘Simmons & Simmons has a depth of experience and knowledge about dispute resolution in the financial sector which is rarely found in a single firm. Partner Robert Turner has over 25 years advising investment funds on all aspects of their business from regulatory compliance, internal governance to defending claims brought by investors.’

‘Robert Turner has over 25 years’ experience of advising on and acting in disputes concerning the management of investment funds and claims against investment banks. His experience is second to none in the City. Robert Allen is the trusted go to partner on disputes arising out of retail banking, in particular PPI. Adam Brown is an up-and-coming partner who is involved in big ticket cases.’

‘The team is truly partner-led with full partner engagement and ownership of the dispute. Simmons are truly collaborative in the way that they work, both with the counsel team and foreign lawyers. Simmons teams are generally diverse in gender and expertise – bringing together a variety of skills to meet the challenges of a given case.’

‘Ed Crosse is a great strategist and beloved of clients. Alexander Thavenot is endlessly creative and agile in his legal thinking.’

‘I have been instructed by Stewarts in a number of different cases over the last 15+ years. The teams I have worked with have always had good lawyers; they have a good understanding of the relevant legal issues, and a commercial awareness of what can and cannot be achieved. They are one of the most tactically astute firms I have come across. I have recommended them to people on numerous occasions.’

‘Lucy Ward is an excellent technical lawyer, has fantastic judgement, and is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Excellent contacts with banks and other financial services firms, great track record on topics relevant to the matter, very pleasant to deal with, collaborative and team oriented.’

‘Sophie Lalor-Harbord – very well-organised, always on top of things, commercially minded and resolution-oriented. Keith Thomas – very experienced, gives good strategic advice.’

‘Stewarts is well-known for its banking litigation practice, acting both for and against banks. They have genuine and deep industry knowledge.’

‘Sophie Lalor-Harbord is a partner in the prime of her talents. She is superb at the very middle of a case, managing the team while keeping her eye firmly fixed on her client’s commercial objective.’

‘A dynamic team in which the partners and associates work well together. Partners are particularly adept at drawing on the skills of specialist colleagues in other departments (or indeed at firms in other jurisdictions), to deliver sophisticated and well-considered advice.’

‘Sophie Lalor-Harbord – partner – very organised and really excellent at running complex litigation, coordinating input from many different people, and ensuring that the client is properly advised as appropriate, whatever the time pressure she is working under. Good at making strategic decisions in light of complex information. Tom Otter – Senior Associate – diligent and highly intelligent.’

‘White & Case recruits excellent lawyers so that the quality of staffing across a matter is dependably high-class.’

‘Swati Tripathi is thriving in partnership and is a go-to pick for commercial clients with a range of disputes. She is brilliant, commercial and has a fantastic instinct as well as intellectual depth.’

‘White & Case are an elite banking litigation team providing high end legal advice and representation for complex litigation, involving the most difficult cases. They adopt a subtle appropriate use of counsel where necessary. Top-notch litigators.’

‘Charles Balmain is a silky smooth litigator with tonnes of experience and an ability to look round corners and strategise the most complicated litigation.’

‘Swati Tripathi has an unparalleled knowledge of the Indian market, with its huge growth potential, and is a sophisticated litigator who is top of her game.’

‘Andrew Tuson is an exceptional individual who has unrivalled knowledge and experience in this area.’

‘My main experience working with BCLP has been with Andrew Tuson who is very response and always provides pragmatic, considered and commercial advice.’

‘We have been extremely pleased with the level of responsiveness and pragmatism of this team. They provide sound, strategic advice based on a real understanding of our business and the industry. Andrew Tuson is our go-to partner. It is a pleasure to work with him.’

‘BCLP have an excellent banking team with a real depth of sectoral and tactical expertise.’

‘Graham Shear has a mastery of litigation tactics and strategy which is a huge benefit to clients. Oran Gelb is an excellent litigator with a good tactical sense.’

‘BCLP’s banking litigation team is extremely strong, servicing some of the top disputes in London. The partners are very hands-on, and they have been involved in some of the biggest banking disputes e.g. the FX litigation.’

‘Oran Gelb is a fantastic partner – he is a pleasure to work with, switched on and sensible, and a master of the detail.’

‘Oran Gelb–thoughtful, analytical, charming and a pleasure to work with. Calm under extreme pressure. Challenges those around him to think creatively to achieve results for the client. On top of the detail, but also good at running a large team.’

‘Key strengths are: (1) combination of associates with confidence and ability to handle a large and complex dispute with relatively little partner supervision – but highly experienced and strategic partner input when required; (2) ability to work seamlessly across jurisdictions, bringing in advice and expertise from Italian offices and external Italian counsel when required.’

‘Jonathan Kelly (partner). Deep knowledge of banking litigation and in particular of disputes concerning interest rate hedging transactions entered into by Italian municipalities. Frances Carpenter (associate) is extremely hard-working, collaborative and easy to work with.’

‘Extremely strong bench in both London and NY for financial services matters. Very commercial and user friendly.’

‘James Norris-Jones: excellent judgement, all over the detail, robust negotiator.’

‘Excellence in ethics, professionalism and expertise, outstanding customer service.’

‘Cleary is a top-rate banking team, one of the best in the City. They are extremely experienced in all aspects of financial services litigation and are a go-to team for the most complex of disputes.’

‘James Brady-Banzet is one of the young guns of the London banking litigation world. He has great technical knowledge and a sound tactical sense. He will be a star of the future.’

‘James Brady-Banzet – super smart young partner, a star; particularly effective in tactical battles including in relation to disclosure. Kieran Rogan – fantastic senior associate managing cases with great care and skill.’

‘Kushal Gandhi, Vanessa Whitman and Rachel Harrison are all stand outs. They are responsive, crypto aware and keen to see our industry grow. They are also good at horizon scanning and keeping us informed of potential risks.’

‘Highly motivated, innovative and with a friendly approach to the client and hands-on approach to work. The practice is a well-balanced and diverse environment. The team is efficient and timely delivering advice. The ability to work as a team with the client provides excellent results.’

‘Vanessa Whitman is one of the brightest prospects around – there are no limits to how great she can become.’

‘CMS is a fantastic banking disputes firm. They have an excellent breadth of knowledge, backed by outstanding individuals.’

‘Vanessa Whitman (partner) is a real superstar. She has it all. Her drafting is exceptional. Her judgement as to what is and is not important is spot on. Her interpersonal skills, managing a team through the stressful experience of a complex trial, are second-to-none. I really could not recommend her more highly.’

‘Fantastic team and highly recommended in handling complex cross-border insolvency litigation cases.’

‘Tom Dane and Adam Ferris provided invaluable support throughout our recent insolvency case involving assets in multiple jurisdictions. Their deep understanding of international insolvency law and procedures was crucial in navigating the legal complexities of the situation.’

‘Our primary contact is Tom Dane (Partner), and he is absolutely our favorite. He is exceptionally involved in all details and is always on top of issues. He is very approachable and always considers things from a business-friendly perspective. He’s really fun to work with too. I think what sets Tom apart is that he has excellent client-handling skills, and he is a great strategist who is, at the same time, involved in details of the matter.’

‘Sam Roberts – the man is a genius, particularly in respect of crypto disputes. He’s also a lot a fun and is very easy-going.’

‘Jon Felce is a highly cerebral litigator who knows the law inside out. Natalie Todd is a brilliant leader who knows how to get results for clients.’

‘Jon Felce, Natalie Todd and Mikhail Vishnyakov are excellent and experienced litigators with particular experience of disputes involving Russia and the former CIS states.’

‘Stephen Elam, Sinead O’Callaghan, Natalie Todd, Jon Felce and Sam Roberts are hungry, tenacious, technically gifted and commercial sensitive. Rosie Wild standouts, too.’

‘The team provides a very high standard of service, with significant levels of partner input.’

‘Stephen Elam (partner) – knows the financial services industry extremely well, is intelligent and very sensible, and is very alert to clients’ commercial interests. Kajal Patel (associate) – very intelligent, tough and client-focused.’

‘Sinead O’Callaghan and Lydia Danon are the exceptional standout lawyers! First class!’

‘Jon Felce is an exceptional tactician and fraud litigator who can see angles and approaches that others would miss; Natalie Todd is absolutely someone to watch – she is in high demand from clients and held in high regard by her peers. Rosie Wild is absolutely a name to watch – I have worked with her since she was a junior associate, when she was trusted by the leading partner to run the matter on a day-to-day basis. She is an exceptional leader, with a wealth and depth of litigation expertise of a much more seasoned litigator.’

‘The Dentons banking litigation team is hugely experienced and trusted, with wide-ranging experiences and expertise across the whole banking spectrum. Teams tend to be small and close knit and well managed, with a very strong sense of collaboration and integration with the counsel team.’

‘Dentons have for a number of years been at the forefront of key disputes in the banking sector, with key roles in interest rate mis-selling, GRG and LIBOR manipulation. The quality is excellent.’

‘The Dentons banking litigation team is aways a joy to work with; they are always calm and good humoured and provide real reassurance to the clients. In the latest case I worked with them the team was led by Felicity Ewing with stand-out associate Tom Hanson as the lead associate. I saw first-hand how well Felicity and Tom understood the client and what it needed and wanted very effectively and could get themselves into the mindset of the client.’

‘A stand-out partner here is Thomas Leyland, with whom I have worked for many years. He is unflappable, very thoughtful and strategic, and focuses on what matters. His experience is wide-ranging, from IT disputes for African banks to complex derivatives products sold by UK banks. He is someone I would often (and have!) recommend as a very safe pair of hands.’

‘The team has an exceptional work ethic and a very strong grasp of the commercial realities of a situation (not just the legal position).’

‘I rate both Felicity Ewing and Tom Hanson very strongly. They are easy to work with but know how to get the job done. Dentons also provides excellent support, and all of its lawyers are first class.’

‘Dentons are strong on banking litigation, focused on retail claims rather than institutional claims.’

‘Tom Hanson is a very good senior associate with excellent client skills and a pleasure to work with.’

‘Jamie Curle (Partner) – very experienced, pragmatic, strategic, clear-sighted, a pleasure to work with. Just an excellent pair of hands. Dan Jewell (just below Partner level) – also very experienced, meticulous, effective.’

‘Sohail Ali is a savvy and conscientious litigator. Shabaz Ahmed is one of the standout associates in the group.’

‘Sohail Ali and Claire Clayton-Stead are superstar junior partners in the banking litigation space – ones to watch.’

‘Jean-Pierre Douglas-Henry is one of the most experienced litigators in London. Chris Harvey is a safe pair of hands.’

‘Benjamin Fellows is outstanding. He is always keen to find a practical solution to extremely technical issues. A real strategist that is obviously going far in the firm. Stewart Plant is superb. He manages to guide his clients through difficult cases with consummate ease. Both are star players and deserve much recognition.’

‘James Carter (partner) is an inspirational team leader who gets the most out of his associates and manages the client very effectively. Tom Laidler (partner) is a junior partner who has a great eye for detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Nadya Rouben (senior associate) is an absolute powerhouse. She is completely across the legal and factual issues, making her indispensable on the team.’

‘James Carter is great with clients and good at steering the tactics and strategy of a case. Tom Laidler is an excellent partner, with a great command of the detail and a good tactical sense.’

‘Jeremy Sher – very responsive and good dealing with clients. Tom Laidler – good at overall strategic vision whilst also being happy to engage in the detail of a case.’

‘Enyo are one of the best boutique firms. They have exceptionally high-quality lawyers, who really “get” litigation. Andy McGregor is a star.’

‘Edward Allen is the best solicitor I have worked with. Strategic, intelligent, brilliant at managing clients and presenting them with clear, commercial advice. He is a market leader. Jonathan Pagan has been a brilliant addition to the firm and offers clear strategic guidance and intellectual depth.’

‘Enyo is one of the very best firms I have worked with – their clients are fortunate to be represented by them. I would highlight in particular Jonathan Brook, Katie Marquet-Horwood and Xenia Kalognomas, who are absolutely outstanding.’

‘Quite simply Andy McGregor and his team are just better than previous firms used, in terms of ability, strategy, communication and speed of response. Stand-out Partners: Andy McGregor, Konrad Rodgers. Stand-out Associates: Chris Boswell, Bruno Bainsfair, Liam Baum.’

‘Jamie Leader and Deborah Tillett are incredibly well versed in the banking sector. They have an in-depth knowledge of the products in question, have incredibly high energy and are always receptive in short order to communications, whether by phone or email. They are a joy to work with – collaborative and hard working.’

‘George Maling–larger than life Senior Partner. Full of energy, irreverent, funny and highly effective litigator. Nick Jones–clever, experienced beyond his years and personable. A strong technical lawyer who also has the trust of the client. Matt Marshall– star recent addition to the partnership. Unassuming, highly-competent. Under-estimate at your peril. User-friendly to a fault.’

‘Matt Marshall, Nick Jones, Lucinda Orr, Katie Marquet-Horwood, George Maling, Edward Allen, Xenia Kalognomas and Timothy Bowles. All excpetional, easy to deal with and great team members.’

‘Edward Allen is focused, approachable and pragmatic. Jonathan Pagan drives cases forward with good humour and a sense of the bigger picture.’

‘The team is first rate. In particular it leverages Eversheds’ presence around the UK to provide this excellent service in the most efficient way. It is also able to draw on expertise in other specialist areas, such as insolvency and restructuring, which frequently arise in banking litigation cases.’

‘Mark Cooper (Partner) is a top quality, hands on litigator with a keen eye for bigger strategic picture as well as the detail. He provides an excellent interface between the client and the wider legal team which he runs with skill and confidence.’

‘David Gray and Connor Atkinson have been excellent, having been involved in the sale of an asset for a long-standing case and David is also now involved in an ongoing dispute. It is speed of response, commerciality and advising the Bank in simple language rather than legal jargon.’

‘Jennifer Miles (Partner): She’s as good a litigator as you’ll ever come across. She’s on top of the detail while having a superb sense of the bigger picture; she knows exactly where the weaknesses in an opponent’s case lie, and knows how best to exploit them; she’s highly intelligent; and she’s a superb team-leader. Absolutely top quality.’

‘Jennifer Miles and David Flack are the standout individuals.’

‘The Eversheds team is outstanding. They have put together a team with strengths at different levels, providing necessary experience and know how. The partner, David Flack, shows leadership while allowing the associates to undertake the more detailed time-consuming work which is done to a very high level. They are also delightful to work with.’

‘Eversheds continue to offer an outstanding Banking Litigation service, with a team of highly experienced banking experts. On the retail and consumer finance side they are pre-eminent in their field.’

‘Chris Busby: Chris, as UK Head of Financial Disputes, unmistakably sets the tone in the Eversheds Team. With over 25 years’ experience, he is immensely knowledgeable and immensely likeable. He has invaluable experience in mass claims and group actions, and in handling FOS complaints and CMCs conduct, arising out of the recent waves of banking & consumer finance litigation.’

‘I worked with a Partner (Simon Bishop) and an Associate (Chrysanthi Bampali) at Hausfeld. They were both brilliant. There were times when I needed to listen to their advice, which was given professionally, courteously and in a simple but effective way.’

‘Hausfeld is fearless in taking on the establishment in difficult and interesting cases. They fight extremely hard for their clients and have a unique ability to find a way through the trickiest of cases to achieve great outcomes. They are also a pleasure to work with and take a collaborative approach to a case, working closely with experts and counsel.’

‘Simon Bishop: technically brilliant and a great strategic brain – he is simultaneously on top of every detail of the case and also has an excellent understanding of the big picture and how the case is likely to play out. Has a skill for identifying and leveraging the other side’s weaknesses. He is also a real pleasure to work with.’

‘Hausfeld & Co LLP’s Banking Litigation: Investment and Retail Practice distinguishes itself through its unwavering dedication to representing clients in complex and high-stakes banking disputes. Potential clients would be drawn to the team’s strengths in navigating the intricacies of investment and retail banking law, supported by a deep bench of experienced litigators and industry experts.’

‘David Lawne shines for his exceptional legal prowess, strategic acumen, and steadfast dedication to achieving favourable outcomes for clients. What distinguishes him from his peers is his profound expertise in banking law and his knack for crafting innovative legal strategies tailored to the specific nuances of each case.’

‘Hausfeld has an unparalleled understanding of claimant-side competition litigation. They are commercially and strategically astute.’

‘Anthony Maton – a star. He is a real class act. He understands exactly what is happening in any case but has a professional level of circumspection and detachment when things don’t work out perfectly. David Lawne – a delight to work with. I enjoy working with David immensely, since I can just pick up the phone and chat things through with him.’

‘Ned Beale, Lucy Pert and Anthony Maton – the best in the market.’

‘Robyn Harrison is an outstanding senior associate.’

‘Exceptional in terms of (1) legal understanding, (2) commercial awareness, (3) ability to get to grips with, manage and address complex issues and demanding circumstances.’

‘We have regularly worked with Matthew McCahearty. He has consistently proved to be extremely attentive and exceptional at understanding complex matters and the legal as well as practical issues associated with such matters. These qualities when combined with a terrific appreciation of our commercial objectives means that he always gives terrific advice and service which is tailored to our specific needs.’

‘Well known team with a very good banking practice.’

‘Matthew McCahearty – a hands-on partner who is very responsive. Lauren Roberts – senior associate, very organised and good at delving into the detail of a case.’

‘An excellent team with strong partner leadership. Very strong commitment to clients.’

‘Matt McCahearty – shows real ability in dealing with the strategic issues that are so crucial.’

‘Barry Donnelly: clear logical advice, calm, nice, very responsive.’

‘James Lockwood merits particular mention – he has an understated approach that is super effective with the Court. Clients understandably love him. Samson Spanier is an experienced counsel – his time at the bar means he has a really good feel from the outset for how to position issues before the Court.’

‘James Lockwood is utterly outstanding and, although a fairly recent partner, has the qualities of the most seasoned of litigators. He’s extremely bright, and an excellent lawyer; he’s has a vice-like grip on the details of the case while never losing sight of the big-picture; he’s tactically astute; and he’s a delight to work with. Clients love him. He’s utterly first-rate.’

‘James Lockwood: outstanding up and coming partner, a star of the future. Katie Stephen: well-established industry-leading expert. Aditya Badami (associate): can run big litigation and no doubt will be a superb partner.’

‘Particular mention for Katie Stephen, who is a banking, regulatory and litigation partner, whose calm and determined manner kept our client on course over a decade-long fallout from a failed investment scheme. Also, Aditya Badami, senior associate and surely on course for partnership soon, who is an up-and-coming Commercial Court litigator, tenacious and able to keep his opponents always on the hop.’

‘I work most closely with Samson Spanier. Samson provides excellent and responsive service and is particularly skilled in collaborating with all parties to arrive at a good solution.’

‘Both Samson Spanier and Harriet Jones-Fenleigh are responsive and commercial in their outlook. They have helped steer us through a very tricky dispute involving multiple challenges which could not have initially been foreseen. Their guidance and support throughout have been super.’

‘Harriet Jones-Fenleigh (partner) – very clever, excellent judgement, all round star.’

‘I have worked with Harriet Jones-Fenleigh (partner) and Samson Spanier (Counsel) and both are knowledgeable, responsive and produce clear, client-friendly advice and communications.’

‘Abdulali Jiwaji is pleasant, cooperative and responsive.’

‘Thorough problem analysis, prompt attention and great responsiveness.’

‘Everyone I have dealt with at Signature, from paralegals to partners, has been of top quality. Magic Circle quality without the cost or conflicts.’

‘Abdulali Jiwaji is absolutely and completely unflappable. A great person to have in your corner in a crisis. Also, very sound commercial and litigation instincts. Alasdair Glass is  charming and hard working.’

‘An impressive ability to deliver high quality work at speed and under pressure, with shrewd and experienced leadership.’

‘Abdulali Jiwaji and Josh Wong are both excellent litigators – combining shrewd judgement, impressive commitment and a huge amount of charm.’

‘They are a focused litigation boutique. They have a number of very capable litigators. Their size means that they can be responsive. Their focus means that they don’t have conflict issues.’

‘Paul Brehony is a hugely skilled and experienced litigator.’

‘The team is responsive and practical, with very good strategic judgement.’

‘Ayo Oketunji and Donna Newman are both exceptional litigators who know their stuff, work brilliantly in the team and have great judgement.’

‘SH is a deservedly well-respected litigation team, with seriously impressive banking litigation specialists.’

‘Sue Millar is one of the best.’

‘True specialists with technical expertise across the practice area and commercial experience.’

‘Derval Walsh is exceptional – incredibly bright, pragmatic and direct.’

‘Derval Walsh cuts straight through large volumes of complex issues with razor precision. Very responsive and pragmatic.’

‘Neill Shrimpton heads a team of very good litigation solicitors.’

‘Neill Shrimpton is a safe pair of hands, a consummate professional.’

‘Neill Shrimpton is one of the best in the business.’

‘Thomas McDonnell and Razzaq Ahmed are stars of the future.’

‘This is a very talented and dedicated team.’

‘Adam Silver and Ricci Potts are responsive and clever, with a commercial and pragmatic outlook. Lisa Borthwick is an excellent associate with a keen eye for detail.’

‘Ricci Potts made partnership relatively recently, and it was well deserved. He is building a good reputation and has been involved in some high profile commercial and financial cases, including a series of well-known Lebanese banking case. Richard Herstell is relatively newly qualified and relatively new the team, and an impressive associate solicitor and seems to be a very good team player.’

‘Depth of experience in the banking litigation. This team has done several of the leading cases in the area and their expertise is impressive.’

‘Adam Silver stands out as truly knowledgeable. He also thinks “outside the box” and is fantastic to work with.’

‘The Dechert team has developed a niche practice in Lebanese banking litigation. They are very much experts in this area.’

‘Daniel Natoff is a young partner with great energy, confidence and an extraordinary work ethic. He really pushes a case along. Three associates stand out – two senior (Annabelle Nelsson and Emma Dillon) and one junior (Harley Evans). They are all absolutely first rate – clever, efficient, calm and thorough.’

‘The team at Dechert have been immensely hard-working and dedicated to their clients, despite challenging deadlines. They’ve handled complex issues on a high value, multi-party case with impressive skill.’

‘Daniel Natoff is a standout partner and has a bright future.’

‘Donna Goldsworthy is a leader in her game, proactive, measured, personable and knowledgeable – a go to for any litigation advice or support.’

‘Pragmatic advice and guidance. Very commercial in outlook. Want a resolution to any issue without undue delay, so guidance is prompt and efficient.’

‘I work mainly with Donna Goldsworthy. Very good client care, knowledgeable and commercial. Timely and accurate advice.’

‘I have worked with them on several occasions, the team is always cooperative, intelligent, helpful and adaptable.’

‘I have had a pleasure of working with Donna Goldsworthy and her team. Donna is excellent, very responsive and a pleasure to deal with.’

‘Excellent client service. Innovative and commercial.’

‘Donna Goldsworthy is a notable player in the market.’

‘Mona Vaswani’s practice is legendary, and she continues to get brilliant results for tough, demanding clients.’

‘The banking team at Milbank is second to none. There is exceptional quality at every level, which is hard to find, combined with impressive sector knowledge reflecting the breadth and depth of experience in the team. The team works extremely well together and communicates very effectively with both clients and counsel.’

‘Julian Stait, the lead partner, is one of the most experienced litigators in the London banking market. He is a go-to for large, international clients with complex cases. His judgement is extremely sound, he always asks the right questions and sees the key issues, and he is excellent on strategy, as well as being a first-rate lawyer.’

‘Emma Hogwood, special counsel, is one of the most impressive solicitors I have worked with. She is exceptionally bright, has a frightening attention to detail, and runs the most difficult cases with ease. She works extremely well with counsel, always thinks through points before raising them and is all round an absolute pleasure to work with.’

‘Mona Vaswani is outstanding and is a top pick for any client with a knotty dispute, particularly in the fraud sector.’

‘Mona Vaswani is superb. She has excellent judgement and gives clear and decisive advice.’

‘The practice includes some highly transactional-minded litigators, which is helpful as they can also understand the commercial drivers of a situation and get involved in a broader sense.’

‘Tom Canning (partner) and Michael Bingham (associate) are two stand out individuals. They are friendly, hyper intelligent and very easy to work with – I trust their advice blindly as it has never proven to be even slightly questionable to date.’

‘Kamran Rehman is an incredibly impressive leader. There is good delegation, and he has confidence in other members of his team, but he is the ultimate decision maker. Bronagh Adams is a very good assistant.’

‘Charlotte Hill is exceptional. She supported a potential litigation case we had with a supplier with genuine skill and business understanding. She was responsive and turnaround times were quick with a high degree of attention to detail.’

‘I have instructed Charlotte Hill and Richard Raban-Williams and was super impressed. Charlotte has an ability to get to the point of the legal issues which is unsurpassed and runs an effective team. Richard is thorough and turns around complex pleadings quickly. Together they make a super team. Charlotte’s knowledge of the digital space is also excellent.’

‘An excellent firm that seems to have attracted intelligent, hardworking and decent people across all offices. They are great to work with as an advisor/expert and it is clear that barristers and clients feel the same.’

‘Alex Fox – banking disputes. Charlotte Hill – banking disputes. Philip D’Costa – complex litigation. David O’Brien – general litigation. David Niven – Group action. All bring their own style to cases but with a common theme of hard work, attention to detail and clear expertise.’

‘Penningtons is that unusual combination of a powerhouse of a firm, working on high-profile and intensive cases, but staffed by individuals who are warm and approachable human beings: they’re tough with their opponents, when they need to be and when it serves a purpose (rather than just dialling it up to 11 all the time), but they understand that their clients and colleagues aren’t machines.’

‘Charlotte Hill is a brilliant addition to any client’s arsenal. She’s charming to deal with, an excellent lawyer, and a consummate networker who has a brilliant knack of getting the other side to agree to things that would usually become mired in argument. Alex Fox is great at the tactics, and at seeing the bigger picture without losing sight of important details. Bronagh Adams is extraordinarily hard-working. Utterly indefatigable, and a great team-player.’

‘Michael Brown has an impressive depth of knowledge which he brings to bear in a measured and reassuring manner. He leads from the front and keeps careful control over the case.’

‘Excellent people and good technical and strategic knowledge.’

‘Matthew Shankland – highly experienced partner. Sarah Lainchbury – new partner: very hardworking and bright.’

‘Sidley has developed an outstanding banking litigation service in London by combining hard work, a focus on client priorities and technical legal expertise.’

‘Matthew Shankland provides fantastic leadership, deploying his broad and deep experience combined with technical expertise: this is who you want managing the most difficult matters.’

‘Sarah Lainchbury is a fantastic new addition to the partnership ranks: a real star, with an unrivalled work-ethic and relentless focus on her client’s priorities.’

‘Very approachable and user friendly.’

‘Paul Gair and Nick Curling are both excellent commercially minded litigators.’

‘TLT really punches above its weight and is able to answer any question we throw their way.’

‘Clare Stothard and Karen Furniss are really, really excellent. TLT feels like one of the best kept secrets in the City, as they’re able to advise on a wide range of topics at really reasonable rates. I’m particularly impressed at how familiar they are with our sector.’

‘It is very impressive how TLT have really established themselves as a significant player in the banking litigation sector. They have had an incredibly strong year.’

‘Clare Stothard is the stand-out partner: she is incredibly adept at delivering what the client wants. Rupal Nathwani is one of the star associates and is a leader of the future. ’

‘TLT’s banking litigation team is outstanding. They provide a level of client service that is second to none, their judgement of the right strategy is always spot on, and they are a pleasure to work with.’

‘Clare Stothard (Partner) is a star performer who knows banking litigation inside out. Her judgement is second to none, she is excellent lawyer, and she knows how to keep clients on side. Rupal Nathwani (Associate) is incredibly diligent, hardworking and also extremely personable and good to work with.’

‘Deep technical expertise and an ability to get the job done, no matter how big.’

‘Under the leadership of the new head of disputes, Heather Gagen, the Banking litigation team thrives. Rob Fell, Stephanie Lee, and Huw Jenkin consistently deliver outstanding results for their clients. Their ability to collaborate seamlessly, leverage their respective strengths, and devise innovative legal strategies sets them apart from their competitors.’

‘Rob Fell – Partner – a natural leader, with excellent client skills. Heather Gagen – Partner – now head of the practice, a highly intelligent and empathetic lawyer, with unlimited energy and an expert communicator.’

‘Travers field a very strong banking litigation team, with a high level of technical ability and commercial acumen. We have been very impressed by the team’s quality, depth and ability to deal with complex and fast-moving litigation proceedings. They are also great to deal with on a personal level and ease the burden on in-house counsel. It is very helpful that they are not conflicted and can act against major financial institutions.’

‘Rob Fell is the senior partner on the matter. He has excellent commercial and strategic sense and brings great value to the team.’

‘John Lee is the more junior partner and brings a very high level of technical rigour to the case; he can really engage with the detail and is clearly highly intellectual.’

‘Lovely people to work with – perfect balance of clever and hard working but with great judgement.’

‘Rob Fell (partner), Alice Childs (partner) and Natalie Puddicombe – all excellent in their own right.’

‘The team is outstanding. One of many strong features is its ability to draw on the knowledge of colleagues in other departments where relevant.’

‘Richard Hornshaw is outstanding. Incredibly user-friendly and also always on top of all the detail.’

‘Very strong. Akin is obviously strong in capital markets, debt and funds work and the banking litigation team has great experience in all these areas. I would say that it is one of the best teams in the market.’

‘Richard Hornshaw is excellent. A really competent lawyer who thinks through all the details but also someone who is a real pleasure to deal with. Mouna Moussaoui is a very talented, up and coming associate.’

‘Akin has an excellent team for banking and finance litigation. Their litigators are very experienced in handling complex banking disputes, including disputes with an international aspect.’

‘Richard Hornshaw is an exceptional litigator and team leader for high profile banking and finance litigation.’

‘Akin has a very high profile with funds, private equity and bondholders. They are a go to firm for contested workout situations, whether of bank debt or other credit. They are excellent and have an intuitive understanding of what their clients want to achieve.’

‘James Terry – incredibly thoughtful and energetic. A really outstanding committed lawyer. Richard Hornshaw – a great litigation partner. He’s across all of his cases and exercises sound judgement. Mouna Moussaoui – a litigation star. Future partner material for sure. She’s very engaged with her cases and her client’s objectives.’

‘This is an absolute premium service, and the interaction between very experienced and expert partners and superstar in-house barristers is unique.’

‘Philip Rocher has immaculate judgement and focus and improves the work of the whole solicitor and barrister team.’

‘William Lord is one of the best and most effective associates I have ever worked with.’

‘Great commercial acumen, strategical thinking.’

‘Charles Falconer KC, Philip Rocher and William Lord are absolutely responsive and have a unique understanding for client’s needs.’

‘Great legal knowledge and the ability to marshal and manage complex facts.’

‘Excellent drafting. Sensitive client management.’

‘James Sidwell (partner) is a master of dispute resolution. He inspires confidence in clients and brings together client, counsel and experts in effective harmony.’

‘Catherine Naylor (partner) is an extremely dynamic and sought-after partner. She assembles and leads brilliant teams, who are both client-friendly and tough opponents.’

‘Verity Barker (of counsel) is a superb team member, who makes a fantastic contribution at every stage of the litigation process.’

‘Emily Till (associate) is a most able solicitor, who is a real asset to the cases on which she works.’

‘James Sidwell is a seasoned and clever lawyer. He is commercially astute, with a great knowledge of various sectors and in-depth knowledge of the law. Catherine Naylor is a go to partner for anything banking or insolvency/restructuring related. She’s extremely clever and commercially astute and a pleasure to work with.’

‘A diverse and highly qualified team with great strength in depth.’

‘Masoud Zabeti is a canny litigator and wily opponent.’

‘The team is outstanding. Led by Masoud Zabetti who has a wealth of experience in high stakes litigation. Masoud has put together a terrific team having picked the best from other firms. The teams are appropriately resourced, efficient and creative in terms of thinking how to achieve what the client wants.’

‘Masoud Zabetti is outstanding. Also, Elizabeth Fox is extremely able. Katharine Bond is a standout star at the associate level.’

‘Greenberg Traurig’s banking litigation practice is unique in dealing with litigation of all sizes – from the largest multi-billion-pound claims to the smallest. The banking litigation team is technically sophisticated and strategically adept and is capable of managing (and winning) litigation at the highest levels.’

‘Masoud Zabeti – excellent lawyer and master strategist. The lawyer you want on your side when facing the largest disputes. Katharine Bond – incredibly experienced and extremely able lawyer. Katherine can deal with any kind of litigation a financial institution might face. Miten Vaghela – very able and extremely pleasant to work with.’

‘I have worked with teams led by Masoud Zabeti (shareholder) on a number of large matters, including a very complex banking fraud claim. The quality of individuals I have encountered has been uniformly excellent, from top to bottom. They are clearly able to handle complex banking cases efficiently and effectively.’

‘Masoud Zabeti: extremely positive and fights very hard for his clients. He has an excellent manner and excellent client handling skills. He is also very proactive, and is full of ideas about how to best advance his client’s interests, even in the face of challenging situations. Katherine Bond (associate): Very pleasant to work with, highly responsive, efficient, and unflappable.’

‘Masoud Zabeti – A really exceptional litigator. He is highly intelligent and imaginative lawyer, always working to identify how best to advance his client’s interests.’

‘Humphries Kerstetter LLP deliver a highly focused client offering. They are very selective in the cases they take-on, and only assume cases after detailed rigorous analysis of the evidence, merits and potential counterfactuals.  HK punches way above its weight.’

‘James Russell senior partner. James’s speciality is contentious litigation often against banks and liquidators. He is fearless and never intimidated. A master tactician.’

‘More than a match for the big firms, Humphries Kerstetter has a sophisticated grasp of international litigation. It’ smaller teams mean it can focus with maximum efficiency on the client and their objectives.’

‘Joanna Pearson is a hands-on partner who gets great results through careful analysis and identification of the winning point for her clients. She is also huge fun to work with.’

‘James Russell is outstanding and leads a strong and capable team.’

‘James Russell is super clever, experienced and a delight to work with.’

‘James Russell: combines mastery of the detail with great strategic insights. He’s all over his matters and gives clients a great sense of confidence that their cases have been gripped. Joanne Pearson: great to work with. A real team player. Very personable and gets the best out of her team.’

‘James Russell is one of the most complete commercial litigators that I have ever worked with. He has high levels of academic and analytic ability; he also sees the big picture and thinks strategically; he is prepared to follow a hunch and back a difficult case.’

‘A very strong banking and finance practice for claimants.’

‘Samantha Kakati is one to watch – she is standout.’

‘Mishcon de Reya operate with craft, guile and an immense depth of knowledge across the entire sector – they operate equally effectively for both individual clients and corporate players.’

‘The Mishcon de Reya team I worked with this year were efficient, effective and highly professional. The team was well resourced, and all joined up. They focus on what is important and get the job done.’

‘Great lawyers, responsive, available, responsible and dependable.’

‘Edwin Chik leads a great team that embodies the Firm’s attributes.’

‘Mischon de Reya specialise in hard-fought commercial litigation, with particular expertise and experience in cases involving allegations of fraud. They can bring considerable resource and experience to bear on cases under short time-scales.’

‘Jonathan Barnett has recently, and very deservedly, been promoted to partner. He has meticulous attention to detail, is a phenomenally hard-worker and has strong strategic instincts.’

‘Paul Mesquitta is a very solid banking litigator – fastidious and at ease in dealing with complex financial disputes.’

‘The team I work with at MLB is brilliant – they are all very able, highly methodical, efficient and effective at conducting top tier work in the field. They work in compact teams which are highly efficient and effective. They are diligent and hard-working and get the job done in the time allocated.’

‘Chris Warren-Smith is brilliant – one of the City’s finest litigators. He is hugely capable and experienced and at the top of his game. He has a first-class mind which he deploys to great effect. He is incisive and decisive.’

‘Chris Warren-Smith is commercial, flexible and a realist. He rolls up his sleeves and always drills down to the nub of a point. Clients rightly trust him through and through. He has excellent judgement.’

‘Great boutique litigation offering – highly capable and with offices around the world.’

‘Peter Sharp has a god-like genius.’

‘Doing great work on securities litigation.’

‘Chris Warren-Smith stands out for praise.’

‘PCB Byrne is a premier boutique litigation firm in London. The team is highly motivated and organised. Capable of responding rapidly to crises and getting on the front foot in a dispute.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is probably one of the cleverest lawyers in London today and also a brilliant litigator. Anthony Riem is vastly experienced in major disputes particularly involving dishonesty and highly effective. Catherine Eason already has significant experience of disputes, in particular those involving dishonesty.’

‘PCB Byrne have a big name – deservedly – in this field. They are particularly well known for acting for defendants, and for knowing the tricks that can defeat a case which on first inspection looks watertight. Their partners are amongst the best I have ever worked with; they have a pool of talented and hard-working associates; and they run lean teams’

‘Nicola Boulton is the senior partner here with huge personality, insight and acumen. She knows just how things are likely to play out and can spot the weak points in a claimant’s claim. I’d also recommend Ben Davies and Tom McKernan. They are both lovely, bright, hard-working and just ‘get it’.’

‘I have worked for many years with Trevor Mascarenhas and Anthony Riem, as well as Nick Ractliff. They are all exceptional practitioners, Trevor and Tony being market leaders in the field where banking law and civil fraud intersect.’

‘Really strong on banking disputes work. One of the City’s most powerful teams. Trevor Mascarenhas and Anthony Riem have legendary powers to get superb results for clients.’

‘Trevor Mascarenhas is the best of the best. He has superb technical skills and tactical nous. He is great to work with whether as a client or another boutique disputes law firm.’

‘Anthony Riem (partner) is seriously talented. Tactically astute, using his enormous experience to great strategic advantage, Elizabeth Seborg (partner) is completely top of her game. A real fighter who any client would be delighted to have on its team. Nick Ractlff is exactly who you want on your team when the going gets tough. Calmness personified. Clear-headed and makes the right judgement calls.’

‘Light on their feet due to being a crack unit of top litigation star from big city firms, who are hands-on and superb.’

‘Class performers include Simon Bushell, Gary Milner-Moore and Kevin Kilgour.’

‘Seladore have emerged as one of the leading litigation boutiques, going from strength to strength.’

‘They are packed with some of the best fee earners having trained and practiced at a larger top-tier firm and increasingly active in some of the largest disputes before the London Courts and internationally.’

‘Kevin Kilour and Gareth Keillor are star partners, both combining superb technical ability and experience with excellent case management and focus on their clients’ wider strategic objectives.’

‘Formidable opponents in any case.’

‘The Seladore team is a consistently high calibre, ferociously hard-working, intensely motivated litigation boutique. Despite relatively modest size they are capable of handling the biggest and most complex disputes, enabling them to compete with some of the heaviest hitters in the market.’

‘Matt Robertson is an exceptional up-and-coming associate.’

‘We value their careful attention to every little detail, their proactive follow-up on action items, their flexibility and ensuring we are always kept in the loop.’

‘We have been very satisfied with the services of Burges Salmon thus far. Caroline Brown has been awesome.’

‘Very commercial and pragmatic. Offering a lot of insight into process and strategy.’

‘Robin Henry came highly recommended and I have not been disappointed. What I valued the most: 1. I was given honest (read commercial) advice. 2. The practice was not a one-man show as all the associates were very good. I would like to mention Jean-Martin Louw too.’

‘Collyer Bristow considers all aspects of their client’s needs and is deeply committed to understanding the needs of their clients.’

‘They bring together professionalism from various disciplines. This ensures that clients receive comprehensive advice that considers legal, financial and strategic considerations.’

‘They have deep knowledge and experience in the banking and investment industry. They foster a culture of collaboration, both within the firm and with clients.’

‘They go beyond simply addressing the immediate legal issue and take a strategic problem-solving approach.’

‘The qualities we value are the expertise and leadership shown by Robin Henry.’

‘A very experienced partner-led law firm with the partners dealing with the main litigation and not farming it out to an experienced associate.’

‘Robin Henry – quite simply a litigation powerhouse.’

‘Foot Anstey has long experience of offering specialist legal support to lenders. It has strength in depth and provides excellent user-friendly service at all levels of seniority.’

‘James Gliddon has tremendous experience of handling lender disputes and brings a client friendly and calm head to every case. Ben Heaton is always efficient and approaches cases with commercial and practical considerations well in mind.’

‘Key differentiators are their strength in depth and their experience handling complex and long-running pieces of litigation. Vikki Jehu – responsive and on top of every single detail.’

‘The team is very good from top to bottom and has strength in depth. Not only are they good litigators but they understand the market, especially on issues such as banking fraud, carbon trading and financial services.’

‘James Gliddon is exceptional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Catherine Haugh is a partner to be, very good on detail and a real team player.’

‘The clear, detailed and informative correspondence received. Responses are both helpful but always the right level of advice. I can always tell that time has been spent drafting emails to us, very helpful.’

‘Foot Anstey are sharia finance specialists with SME knowledge in that sector. As a mid-tier firm their offer very good client service with a dediacted team of two partners who assist us.’

‘They have a very good understanding of our specialist business and unique client base. It is helpful to have the same people work with you when it is less occasional work because they understand our niche business, and we do not have to re-explain that each time.’

‘Marc Keidan is a force of nature. Truly indefatigable. Daunted by nothing. Ready to take on the biggest and best resourced banks. Strategic, energetic, unstoppable.’

‘Excellent banking team with genuine experience in the landmark cases in this sector.’

‘Marc Keidan is a banking disputes heavyweight and has been operating in the key cases in this area for many years.’

‘Luke Tucker Harrison leaves no stone unturned in fighting his client’s corner. He has a real knack for assembling the right team for any case, but unlike so many partners he’s all over the detail as well. Srishti Jain has a ferocious appetite for work, and fantastic judgement. Her views are always considered and valued. Yarik Kryvoi’s expertise on matters of Russian law is invaluable. His opinions always command respect.’

‘KH are quite simply one of the best boutique firms in London which is packed with talented lawyers and interesting cases.’

‘Dipti Hunter is a brilliant partner to have in a client’s corner: fiercely intelligent, deeply knowledgeable, and with a terrific sense of humour that can help defuse the tension in the most difficult cases. Marc Keidan is a big beast of the banking world: he is deeply knowledgeable about recent developments in a way that few solicitors are. He is genuinely fascinated by case law and is always seeking to give his clients the benefit of that information edge.’

‘Marc Keidan is the man the banks fear. He has a track record of taking on and beating the largest banks.’

‘Luke Tucker Harrison is a highly active lawyer, keen to be out and about and getting stuck in. He is not afraid of a challenge and relishes coming up with innovative solutions in cases where others might have said that there was nothing to be done. In the time that I have known Kit Smith, he has grown in stature. He is now a sure operator who is steeped in the law.’

‘Wallace runs a very tight and efficient practice to get difficult and ambitious group litigation up and running. They are very much about quality over quantity. The quality of their work is excellent, at both partner and associate level.’

‘Alex Weinberg is a highly intelligent and capable partner who thinks in great detail about the case and works brilliantly with counsel. The same applies to Philip Blyghton.’

‘I think they would be an excellent choice for someone looking for an aggressive team in any modestly sized commercial court dispute, but also for funders/group litigation firms looking to work with a commercial conflict free claimant side group action team who are prepared to take risks but also bring a quality and professionalism and financial services nous you won’t find at other firms.’

‘Alex Weinberg is enormously impressive and operates on a par with the best commercial litigation partners I have seen in the London market. Philip Blyghton’s a very impressive senior associate who works hard and retains very strong independence of judgement.’

‘Wallace’s Banking litigation team are uniquely able to dissect complex legal issues, explain them in plain language and suggest commercial solutions.’

‘Alex Weinberg and Philip Blyghton are experts in their field whose diligence and pragmatism set them apart from the rest.’

‘Outstanding ability to grasp complex issues and distill everything down to simple advice.’

‘Alex Weinberg and Philip Blyghton – outstanding advisors and litigators.’

‘The senior partner Sarosh Zaiwalla and Leigh Crestohl are very capable senior solicitors in this field. They are ably supported by a group of highly motivated solicitors and legal assistants.’

‘Zaiwalla & Co it’s a boutique legal practice. Because of that they have a great capacity of being dedicated personally and around the clock to their cases and their clients. They have a great diversity of workers and they all have a great sense of partnership and collaboration.’

‘Leigh Crestohl is an amazing lawyer, dedicated to his work and always available to answer any given questions that his clients may have. Kartik Mittal is a bright lawyer, available around the clock to help his clients and with a very high sense of responsibility. Stephanie Limaco is an excellent bilingual lawyer, very intelligent and with great attention to details.’

‘Each member of the team had been chosen for the specific skills needed, but also all members had the full picture in view.’

‘Zaiwalla & Co is a premium disputes firm in banking litigation, specialising in complex international cases. Despite having a relatively small team, the quality is very high and their ability to conduct multiple major cases marks them out from the competition.’

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla remains at the top of his game as one of the leading disputes solicitors in London. He brings ingenuity commitment and an extraordinary breadth of experience to every matter. He is highly trusted by clients and has conducted some of the most important litigation in multiple fields over the decades.’

‘A truly unique firm led by the eponymous Sarosh Zaiwalla and backed by a very talented dedicated team. The firm provides 360 degree client care to some of the most commercial clients litigating in London today.’

‘Sarosh Zaiwalla, Leigh Crestohl, Kartik Mittal and Stephanie Limaro together with their associates and staff amounts to a very talented offering.’