The ‘efficient and effective’ team at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP operates on a multi-jurisdictional basis, representing shareholders, banks, fund managers, and other financial institutions in cross-border litigation and both internal and external investigations. Chris Warren-Smith leads the group, boasting a stellar clientele that ranges from financial institutions, asset and wealth managers, and stockbrokers, to senior executives and employees in the banking sector. Peter Sharp enjoys a strong track record in class and collective actions and group litigation, while Paul Mesquitta handles insurance disputes. Melanie Ryan left the team in October 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Paul Mesquitta is a very solid banking litigator - fastidious and at ease in dealing with complex financial disputes.’
‘The team I work with at MLB is brilliant - they are all very able, highly methodical, efficient and effective at conducting top tier work in the field. They work in compact teams which are highly efficient and effective. They are diligent and hard-working and get the job done in the time allocated.’
‘Chris Warren-Smith is brilliant - one of the City's finest litigators. He is hugely capable and experienced and at the top of his game. He has a first-class mind which he deploys to great effect. He is incisive and decisive.'
'Chris Warren-Smith is commercial, flexible and a realist. He rolls up his sleeves and always drills down to the nub of a point. Clients rightly trust him through and through. He has excellent judgement.’
‘Great boutique litigation offering - highly capable and with offices around the world.’
‘Peter Sharp has a god-like genius.’
‘Doing great work on securities litigation.’
‘Chris Warren-Smith stands out for praise.’
Key clients
- Investor Group in Serco Group plc
- Investor Group in G4S plc
Work highlights
- Acted for over 80 institutional investors in a £110m claim against G4S brought pursuant to Section 90A/Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
- Acting for over 60 institutional investors in an ongoing £147m claim against Serco brought pursuant to Section 90A/Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.
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Chris Warren-Smith