Providing a ‘consistency of quality that is unprecedented���, Slaughter and May represents global corporations, financial institutions and governments in high-value, technically demanding disputes, in which allegations of fraud are key features. Richard Swallow heads the disputes and investigations group; Jonathan Cotton is experienced in disputes and investigations involving wrongdoing allegations; Efstathios Michael is ’an amazing lawyer’; and Damian Taylor acts in a range of civil fraud matters. The next line of key practitioners comprises Peter Wickham and Megan Sandler, whose wide-ranging practices include fraud investigations, and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen, who has notable experience in high-value civil claims involving bribery and corruption allegations.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The roster of clients is unsurpassed. A remarkable collection of the world's biggest companies send their most business-critical work to this firm.’
  • ‘Great-quality lawyers, from top to bottom.’
  • ‘A consistency of quality that is unprecedented. A level of high quality that is really striking.'
  • ‘They work hard, but are down to earth and fun to work with.’
  • ‘Jonathan Cotton is wonderful to work with - super experienced.’

  • ‘Efstathios Michael is an amazing lawyer and super engaged in his cases.’

  • ‘Megan Sandler, Damian Taylor and Peter Wickham are all stars.’

Key clients

  • Credit Suisse
  • Credit Suisse International
  • Credit Suisse Securities (Europe)
  • Airborne Capital
  • Airwayy Partnership

Work highlights

  • Acting for Credit Suisse in multiple claims arising from the $2bn Tuna Bond scandal.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Richard Swallow

Other key lawyers

Jonathan Cotton, Efstathios Michael, Damian Taylor, Peter Wickham, Megan Sandler, Tahlia Brysha-Pullen, Nicholas Querée