Latham & Watkins
Client SatisfactionA first port of call for major financial institutions and banks across various jurisdictions, Latham & Watkins utilises its global network to advise on cross-border matters that often involve elements of foreign law. The team of ‘excellent commercial litigators’ excels in sections 90 and 90a FSMA collective claims and has also noted a recent increase in disputes in the crypto space. ’Talented, clever and strategic lawyer’ Andrea Monks leads, representing a stellar clientele of banks and financial institutions and playing a key role in disputes from class actions to litigation at the Supreme Court level. Also an expert in collective and class actions, Martin Davies excels in shareholder and other multi-party disputes. Following her promotion to partner in January 2023, Nell Perks has increased her focus on ESG, advising financial institutions on the related litigation risks. Oliver Middleton boasts experience on both the claimant and defendant side and is well-placed to advise on significant financial class actions. Alex Cox is another name to note.
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‘It is an excellent team with brilliant industry contacts which enables them to offer a great service to clients.’
‘Partners: Martin Davies (hugely experienced), Andrea Monks (also very experienced and a joy to work with); Nell Perks (junior partner, very competent and lovely to work with.'
‘Great experience and knowledge.’
‘Andrea Monks - utterly brilliant; a talented, clever and strategic lawyer who you would want on your side!’
‘Excellent commercial litigators with a deep understanding of banking litigation. The team are a pleasure to work with. They are highly collaborative and give clear commercial advice to their clients.’
‘I have worked with Martin Davies, Oliver Middleton, Alex Cox, Duncan Graves, Alice Zhou and Margaux Thomas-Bonafos, all of whom are excellent. They stand out for their ability to work in a collaborative manner and for their analytical skills. They also have excellent instincts on strategy and case management.’
'Lathams are in a class of their own and are only instructed for our most complex and strategic matters. Their teams are partner-led; turnaround times are exceptional; and their thought-leadership is superb.'
'Andrea Monks - one of the brightest lawyers and strongest litigators I have ever worked with.'
Key clients
- Chicago Mercantile Exchange
- Saudi National Bank
- Barclays
- ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
- Genesis Digital Assets Ltd
Work highlights
- Representing Unicredit Bank Gmbh in obtaining an unprecedented final mandatory anti-suit injunction for Unicredit against RusChemAlliance LLC, requiring RCA to withdraw proceedings it had commenced in the Russian Courts in breach of the parties’ exclusive arbitration agreements.
- Representing Chicago Mercantile Exchange in Commercial Court proceedings by TP ICAP alleging breaches of warranties following the sale of ICAP’s voice broking business to Tullett Prebon in 2018.
- Representing a major investment bank in both the High Court and Competition Appeals Tribunal in relation to alleged FX manipulation.
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Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrea Monks