England - London • Dispute resolution
Dechert LLP
Dechert LLP boasts an ‘excellent litigation practice’, acting on market-leading multi-jurisdictional banking disputes. Dorothy Cory-Wright leads a team that ’retains a number of absolutely first-rate disputes lawyers‘, including Adam Silver and ’stand-out litigator‘ Stephen Surgeoner. At associate level, Ricci Potts and Lisa Borthwick are both ’responsive and hard-working‘.
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Testimonials
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‘Highly experienced, flexible and hard-working.’
‘Adam Silver has deep experience and is a clever and valued team leader. Well supported by Ricci Potts and Lisa Borthwick - both are responsive and hard-working senior associates.’
‘Excellent litigation practice.’
‘Stephen Surgeoner is a stand out litigator: experienced, sensible, always courteous.’
‘John Bedford is very commercial and switched on.’
‘Dechert retain a number of absolutely first-rate disputes lawyers and have serious strength at senior associate level.’
‘Stephen Surgeoner has market-leading experience, particularly in the cross-over between banking and insurance. He is extremely bright and swiftly gets to the heart of the matter.’
Key clients
- Bank Audi S.A.L
- Société Générale de Banque au Liban
- Banque Libano-Francaise S.AL
- Blom Bank S.A.L
- Fransbank S.A.L.
- Stifel Nicolaus Europe Limited
- Credit Suisse Asset Management (Switzerland) (Credit Suisse)
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dorothy Cory-Wright