Experienced in acting for borrowers and lenders, Mishcon de Reya LLP has an impressive roster of clients, from corporates and ultra-high-net-worth individuals to hedge funds, asset managers and prime brokers. Its diverse clientele sees the ‘efficient, effective and highly professional’ team advise on banking, corporate finance, and private equity disputes. Practice head Mark Whelan represents an impressive list of brokers, banks, and hedge funds, often on a multi-jurisdictional basis. Edwin Chik is active in disputes in the payment systems and consumer credit sectors, while Jonathan Barnett handles contentious regulatory investigations. Samantha Kakati, currently on secondment, brings experience in high-value financial disputes to the team. Derval Walsh left the firm in October 2023.
Testimonials
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‘A very strong banking and finance practice for claimants.’
‘Samantha Kakati is one to watch - she is standout.’
‘Mishcon de Reya operate with craft, guile and an immense depth of knowledge across the entire sector - they operate equally effectively for both individual clients and corporate players.’
‘The Mishcon de Reya team I worked with this year were efficient, effective and highly professional. The team was well resourced, and all joined up. They focus on what is important and get the job done.’
‘Great lawyers, responsive, available, responsible and dependable.’
‘Edwin Chik leads a great team that embodies the Firm's attributes.’
‘Mischon de Reya specialise in hard-fought commercial litigation, with particular expertise and experience in cases involving allegations of fraud. They can bring considerable resource and experience to bear on cases under short time-scales.’
‘Jonathan Barnett has recently, and very deservedly, been promoted to partner. He has meticulous attention to detail, is a phenomenally hard-worker and has strong strategic instincts.’
Key clients
- Crane Bank, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia & Other Crane Bank Shareholders
- Borro Group and Victory Park Management LLC
- Maze SARL
- Revolut Limited
- Close Brothers Group plc
- Mr Vadim Perelman
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Mark Whelan