Pinsent Masons LLP‘s banking and finance litigation team is composed of ’highly expert lawyers’. Stuart McNeill leads the team in high-profile disputes, including fraud and misrepresentation claims. Banking and financial services specialist Mike Hawthorne co-leads, demonstrating particular prowess in derivatives disputes. Jennifer Craven is a specialist in fraud and cryptocurrency matters and Michael Reading also focuses his practice on fraud litigation.
Testimonials
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‘The team has global reach - able to draw on resources across jurisdictions in the event of international disputes.’
‘Alan Sheeley is now one of the leading partners in London for banking work; he is always on the ball and knows how to lead a dispute to a successful conclusion. The team has a raft of brilliant associates including: - Jennifer Craven: highly experienced and runs a great team. - Michael Reading: a star partner of the future, he is always on the detail and driving the case forward for the client. - Bill Geiringer: great to work with and always calm in a crisis.’
Key clients
- London Southend Airport
- Teamtrend Limited
Work highlights
- Acted for London Southend Airport in relation to a dispute with one of the Carlyle Group’s global infrastructure investment funds concerning the interpretation of a £192m loan facility.
- Advising six corporate entities on an approximately £3.5bn fraud claim brought by JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank.