England - London • Dispute resolution
Sidley Austin LLP
The banking litigation practice at Sidley Austin LLP is ‘hugely experienced and technically brilliant’, with the international capabilities of the team allowing it to undertake high-profile, multi-jurisdictional matters. Matthew Shankland leads the unit, notably representing major insurance firm Genworth in a high-value PPI mis-selling claim. Andrew Fox is a further key contact, with extensive experience in complex financial derivative products. Also of note are Alastair Hopwood and the ‘very hard-working and reliable senior associate’ Sarah Lainchbury.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
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‘Excellent teams with right level of seniority allocated to matters.’
‘Matt Shankland is a senior partner and hugely experienced Sarah Lainchbury is a very hard-working and reliable senior associate.’
‘The team is hugely experienced and technically brilliant their experience within the industry and connections internationally allow them to provide a comprehensive all-round service to an incredibly high standard.’
‘Sarah Lainchbury's responsiveness and knowledge of the specific field (contentious disputes and litigation) make you feel completely at ease.’
Key clients
- Genworth Financial, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing leading U.S. insurance firm Genworth in a major PPI mis-selling-related litigation worth over £600m.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Matthew Shankland