England - London • Dispute resolution
Zaiwalla & Co
Boutique firm Zaiwalla & Co has ‘excellent experience in complex international banking disputes’, acting regularly for and against major state banks. Team head Sarosh Zaiwalla has over 40 years of experience in multi-jurisdictional banking litigation, with particular expertise in international sanctions-related matters. ‘Expert lawyer’ Leigh Crestohl and ’standout partner‘ Kartik Mittal are also noted.
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Testimonials
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'Sarosh Zaiwalla is a great senior lawyer and his work leading the whole firm is very good.’
‘I have had the privilege of working with 3 outstanding partners - Kartik Mittal, Leigh Crestohl and Sarosh Zaiwalla, who heads the firm. I would highly recommend each of them.’
‘A boutique firm with excellent experience in complex international banking disputes for overseas clients.’
‘Kartik Mittal is the standout partner, part of a new generation at the firm.’
‘Leigh Cresthol is an expert lawyer that gives amazing and concrete recommendations on legal issues.'
- 'Stephanie Limaco is an amazing lawyer and her expertise in both Spanish and English is helpful to us as clients.'
‘A truly unique firm led by Sarosh Zaiwalla and backed by a very talented dedicated team. The firm provides 360 degree client care to some of the most commercial clients litigating in London today.’
Key clients
- Central Bank of Venezuela (BoE)
- Central Bank of Venezuela (DB)
- Wanbury
- Individuals involved in the establishment of a Cryptocurrency banking enterprise in Malta
Work highlights
- Representing the client bank in relation to its dispute with the Bank of England (BOE) arising from BOE’s refusal to facilitate the transfer of €930m of the value of gold held in a metals account.
- Acted for Wanbury Limited to provide advice in relation to a deed of variation that it intended to enter with the State Bank of India (SBI).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Sarosh Zaiwalla