Its roster of global clients sees Reed Smith LLP advise on cross-border litigation spanning the US, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and other jurisdictions. In addition to its litigation expertise, the team also excels in contentious regulatory matters and investigations. Practice head Tom Webley is regularly called upon by central, investment, and retail banks, particularly for representation in cross-border disputes; his broad litigation practice spans trade, structured and commodities finance matters. George Hoare is also a name to note, advising some of the team’s key banking clients, along with Oliver Rawkins, who was promoted to partner in January 2023.
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‘Oliver Rawkins, a partner who specialises in banking litigation, is a real talent. He combines banking industry expertise with an unusually deep knowledge of the law.'
'Oliver Rawkins becomes closely involved in his matters and very good at distilling complicated issues to produce practical, solution-orientated advice. He is also very pleasant to work with.’