Representing international investment banks, Gowling WLG handles structured finance, restructuring, and fraud disputes. Contentious regulatory matters are another area of expertise, and the team regularly advises on regulatory investigations. Experienced in financial services litigation, practice head James Sidwell also advises on fraud and asset tracing, contentious trusts, and regulatory investigations. ‘Dynamic and sought-after partner’ Catherine Naylor boasts an established cross-border disputes practice, while Sean Adams represents financial institutions, private equity clients and technology companies in commercial litigation and asset recovery actions. Verity Barker and Sophia Khan are other names to note.
Testimonials
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‘Great legal knowledge and the ability to marshal and manage complex facts.'
'Excellent drafting. Sensitive client management.’
‘James Sidwell (partner) is a master of dispute resolution. He inspires confidence in clients and brings together client, counsel and experts in effective harmony.'
'Catherine Naylor (partner) is an extremely dynamic and sought-after partner. She assembles and leads brilliant teams, who are both client-friendly and tough opponents.'
'Verity Barker (of counsel) is a superb team member, who makes a fantastic contribution at every stage of the litigation process.'
'Emily Till (associate) is a most able solicitor, who is a real asset to the cases on which she works.’
'James Sidwell is a seasoned and clever lawyer. He is commercially astute, with a great knowledge of various sectors and in-depth knowledge of the law. Catherine Naylor is a go to partner for anything banking or insolvency/restructuring related. She's extremely clever and commercially astute and a pleasure to work with.'
'A diverse and highly qualified team with great strength in depth.'
Key clients
- Kevin Hellard and Matthew Richardson as liquidators of Durant International Corp ("Durant"), Kildare Finance Limited and MacDoel Investment Limited
- Equity Trust (Jersey) Limited
- Grant Thornton LLP (Mark McDonald and Kevin Hellard, liquidators of Stanford Bank)
- Stephen Hunt in his capacity as liquidator of Transworld Payment Solutions U.K Limited (in Liquidation) ("TWPS")
- J.P. Morgan Bank Luxembourg SA
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
James Sidwell