Milbank provides an ‘excellent client service’ to institutions and individuals facing domestic regulatory scrutiny, while the firm’s transatlantic operations uniquely position it to effectively manage tasks that have implications in both the UK and the US. William Charles is ’especially skilled at instilling a sense of confidence in people making decisions in complex and tense circumstances’. His workflow includes regulatory and internal investigations for institutions and employees spanning a wide range of issues, including allegations of “spoofing” and misuse of price-sensitive information. In his role as head of the London litigation and arbitration team, Julian Stait regularly handles banking disputes.
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- 'They provide an excellent client service.'
- 'William Charles provides invaluable guidance and is incredibly prompt in responding and giving detailed assessments.'
- 'William Charles is especially skilled at instilling a sense of confidence in people making decisions in complex and tense circumstances. We value not only his legal advice but his emotionally intelligent approach to moving through contentious issues and difficult group dynamics.'
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Julian Stait