Linklaters LLP fields a ‘first-class’ practice that acts for leading banks on high-profile domestic and cross-border disputes, including issues that engage regulatory scrutiny. The ’detail-oriented’ practice is able to draw on expertise within the financial regulatory, banking, capital markets, and structured finance practices at the firm, and assists clients on cutting-edge litigation. Forming the leadership of the team are Alison Wilson, a specialist in FCA enforcement investigations, s166 reviews, and internal investigations, and Christa Band, with a practice focusing on crisis management, regulatory investigations, and enforcement proceedings. Integral to the team, is Susana Cao Miranda, ‘one of the profession’s unrivalled stars’. Patrick Robinson has a broad practice with expertise in structure products, capital markets, and derivative disputes. At associate level, ’first-rate’ Marc Lenzo and ‘partner in the making’ Rachel Metcalf are recommended.

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Testimonials

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‘Linklaters has a strength in depth in its team which is envied throughout the market. They have deep expertise in every aspect of banking litigation and can provide insight and strategic creativity in every type of dispute and issue that the sector can throw up.’
‘Susana Cao Miranda is one of the profession’s unrivalled stars - a tireless warrior for her client’s interests and supremely dedicated to their interests. Marc Lenzo and Rachel Metcalf are leaders of the field in waiting at the senior associate level.’
‘The Linklaters Banking litigation practice is first-class in terms of knowledge, work product and providing innovative solutions to key issues. The team is extremely detail oriented and are able to provide in-house counsel with an unparalleled level of service and support.’
‘Susana Cao Miranda is incredibly knowledgeable, engaged and detail oriented, and has all the qualities that one looks for when engaging a firm.'
Rachel Metcalf is a partner in the making and is able to assess a client's needs and provide innovative solutions that are practical and reflect the level of quality that she possesses.'
Marc Lenzo is first-rate. He is always available, engaged and extremely dependable.’

Key clients

Société Générale
Equiti Capital UK Limited.
The joint administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (in administration)

Work highlights

Defending against High Court proceedings concerning knowing receipt of fees and commissions from a client of the brokerage which is alleged to have defrauded investors.
Acted on an action brought by a number of claimants alleging that Société Générale and a number of other financial institutions engaged in anti-competitive conduct.
Acted for the joint administrators of Lehman Brothers International (Europe) (in administration) in connection with a contested application before the High Court concerning the ability of LBIE to cure any continuing events of default under the ISDA Master Agreement.

Lawyers

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Christa Band

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Leading individuals

Next Generation Partners

Rory Conway

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