Matt McCahearty
Macfarlanes LLPThe ‘exceptional’ team at Macfarlanes LLP boasts expertise across the banking and financial services sector, as well as providing an established contentious regulatory offering. Cross-border litigation is a cornerstone of the practice, which often acts for international banks, and it handles global litigation, investigations, regulatory disputes, and prosecutions. Matt McCahearty leads the team and plays a key role in sector-significant disputes, including LIBOR litigation, foreign exchange cases, and money laundering claims. Barry Donnelly excels in international financial litigation, often on a cross-border or even transatlantic basis. Financial services litigator Dan Lavender demonstrates prowess in multi-jurisdictional disputes. Helen Carter focuses her practice on contentious regulatory matters and investigations, along with Laura Bridgewater.
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‘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.’
Key clients
- The British Bankers’ Association
- Thirteen Bitcoin Developers
- NatWest
- Business Growth Fund
- OWH SE i.L.
- CFE
- Financial Market Standards Board
Work highlights
- Representing 160 banks as members of The British Bankers’ Association in parallel US/UK proceedings relating to an alleged conspiracy to manipulate the US Dollar LIBOR interest rate benchmark.
- Defending NatWest in a series of high-profile competition law cases, including appearing this year in the Court of Appeal in collective proceedings and achieving the settlement of a separate claim brought by Quinn Emanuel on behalf of around 170 investment funds.
- Defended a High Court fraud claim in excess of £40m against growth capital investor, Business Growth Fund, and one of its senior employees.
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Barry Donnelly, Matt McCahearty, Dan Lavender