LK Law LLP - 'a specialist firm with expertise in big-ticket, international litigation'- is sought out to act for (or against) banks and other financial institutions, while its caseload frequently comprises fraud allegations. The 'outstanding' firm's banking cases predominantly feature international banks and institutions from the Middle East, Russia, Switzerland, and elsewhere in Continental Europe, in addition to the UK. Andrew Ford is an expert in disputes involving banking transactions, derivatives, tort claims, and unfair prejudice allegations; and Caroline Phipps, who is experienced in civil fraud matters, banking litigation, and issues arising out of corporate insolvency, and commercial litigator James Hayton, were both promoted to partner during 2022.

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Testimonials

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'LK Law has a can-do mindset and is very much solution focused. It is also fantastically unstuffy and a pleasure to deal with.'
'James Hayton is a good contentious draftsman, well ahead of his peers in this respect.'
'Caroline Phipps is very talented and diligent - you know you are in safe hands and that she won't let any balls drop. Andrew Ford is hugely experienced with strong client handling skills who gives very sensible and practical strategic advice.'
'Small but effective. This outstanding team vies competitively with the best litigation firms in London, and it excels at cases involving asset recovery, nationally and internationally.'
'They work extremely well with international clients; and even though the team is relatively small, they have the ability to run large matters because they use technology to great advantage and plan their campaigns very carefully.'
'Andrew Ford is an outstanding lawyer and litigator. His strategic insight is unparalleled in the London market.'
'Andrew Ford is a powerhouse in commercial litigation.'
'Andrew Ford is an outstanding litigation strategist, who sees not only the big picture but has an in-depth knowledge of its finer details; and Caroline Phipps is very bright and determined.'

Key clients

Carlton Huxley
GBT Japan
ICS Investment Consulting Services
Methis Management
Sintesi
Newton Marine Products (2021) Company
Kujtesa
Carlton Huxley

Work highlights

Acting for Carlton Huxley in claims that relate to claims brought by certain lenders against one or multiple entities, which concern money transferred for the purpose of investing in property redevelopment projects.
Assisting Fontaine & Associates with its clients’ appeal from the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.