Composed of ‘outstanding litigators’, Ashurst’s broad financial services disputes practice spans derivatives disputes, contractual and mis-selling claims, breach of confidence, and banking disputes. It is also active in consumer class actions and regularly handles litigation on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Nathan Willmott heads the contentious financial services group, while Tom Connor co-leads the disputes team, playing a key role in wealth management disputes. Lynn Dunne enjoys a successful track record representing financial institutions in litigation and Philip Linton brings to the team particular expertise in global markets close-outs since he joined in May 2023. James Levy leads on Quincecare and fraud claims, and Ruby Hamid is another name to note. Sophie Law boasts an active financial crime practice and Louise Youngman is experienced in unfair prejudice claims, as well as contentious restructuring and insolvency matters.
Testimonials
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‘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.’
Key clients
- Close Brothers Asset Management
- Daiwa Capital Markets Europe Limited
Work highlights
- Advised Daiwa on a contribution claim against Mr Maan Abdul Wahed Al Sanea, following the Supreme Court judgment against Daiwa in a claim bought by Singularis Holding Limited (Singularis).
- Advised PSG on all aspects of long-running litigation arising from a claim for unfair prejudice, brought by the former CEO and minority shareholder of a subsidiary company incorporated in Jersey against PSG, the majority shareholder.