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Latham & Watkins

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At Latham & Watkins, the banking litigation practice frequently defends leading financial institutions in shareholder class actions and collective claims under s90 and s90 FSMA, as well as claims related to fraud and misrepresentation. The group, led by Andrea Monks, represents clients in complex, cross-jurisdictional disputes, as well as a range of domestic matters in the Supreme Court. Global vice chair of the practice Martin Davies is a key partner in the team, acting for claimants and defendants in collective actions work in the country. Nell Perks has a practice advising clients across the spectrum of financial services litigation, including complex and structured products disputes. Oliver Middleton is also recommended at partner level. At associate level, Alex Cox frequently represents banks in large-scale investigations.

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  • ‘A lean team which punches above it weight - very capable litigators.’

  • ‘Andrea Monks offers real strategic insight into litigation. Robin Spedding is one to watch.’

  • 'Nell Perks has already made her mark in leading teams on big ticket cases coming to trial in 2024 and 2025. Already on the way to being one of the star litigators on the banking litigation scene.'

Key clients

  • Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME)
  • Saudi National Bank (Samba Financial Group)
  • ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

Work highlights

  • Representing Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) 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 Saudi National Bank in a long-running case arising from the multi-billion dollar dispute between the Al-Gosaibi family, Maan Al Sanea and the Saad Group of companies.
  • Representing a major investment bank in both the High Court and Competition Appeals Tribunal in relation to alleged FX manipulation.

Lawyers

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Andrea Monks

Other key lawyers

Martin Davies, Nell Perks, Oliver Middleton, Alex Cox, Robin Spedding