England - London • Dispute resolution
DLA Piper
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DLA Piper’s banking litigation practice has ‘huge experience, expertise, and strength in depth’. In addition to mainstream banking litigation work, the team has seen significant growth in the fintech space, notably acting for a number of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange platforms. Covid-19-related lending disputes, class actions, and hedge fund and private equity-related litigation have all been prominent in the practice in the last year. ’Standout star’ Jamie Curle leads the team, and ‘combines brilliant client-handling with incisive strategy’. Jean-Pierre Douglas-Henry acts as the co-head of sustainability and ESG at the firm, and has extensive experience in banking litigation, with over 25 years of relevant experience. Other key figures in the team include ’rolls royce performer’ Jeremy Andrews and the ’very thorough’ Dan Jewell.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Sohail Ali is very effective, commercial and results-focused. Claire Clayton-Stead is the complete package: her elevation to the partnership this year was long overdue.’
- ‘Huge experience, expertise and strength in depth. There are particularly able lawyers at all levels throughout the team.’
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Key clients
- Deutsche Bank
- NatWest Markets PLC/NatWest Markets N.V.
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Work highlights
- Acting on strategic litigation successfully in respect of the the PPI mis-selling saga.
- Successfully striking out multiple claims of fraud, conspiracy and misrepresentation against a major bank, including success in the Court of Appeal.
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