Stewart Plant
Hall of fameDLA PiperLauded by clients for its ability to handle a ‘very large volume of work efficiently and effectively’, DLA Piper UK LLP handles the full gamut of banking litigation matters, specialising in retail banking and payment services, and asset and aviation finance. The practice is jointly steered by Stewart Plant and John Gollaglee; Plant advises fintech clients on all aspects of credit card issuing, merchant acquiring and processing, while Gollaglee has extensive experience in all aspects of investigations and the prosecution of contentious corporate crime. Elsewhere in the team, David Cook is recommended for his expertise in corporate investigations. Benjamin Fellows is described by clients as ’on the ball and a pleasure to work with.’
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Testimonials
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'The top national firm for banking.'
‘Hugh Evans remains the doyen of the field. Ben Fellows an upcoming legal director with good experience in the hot area of authorised push payment fraud.’
‘The team brings a no-nonsense approach to banking litigation, focusing on the key practical steps needed to succeed.’
‘Benjamin Fellows is on the ball and a pleasure to work with.’
‘Wide experience of financial disputes; strength in depth. I view DLA as the strongest in the region.’
‘Stewart Plant and Christina Sharma are excellent at partner level. Stewart is unruffled by the most urgent of issues and provides practical and sensible advice. Christina is full of energy and enthusiasm, and a great client support.'
‘The team at DLA Piper is incredibly adept at handling a very large volume of work efficiently and effectively. They are responsive and on top of the details at all times - a genuine pleasure to work with.’
‘I particularly work with Andrew Horton and Benjamin Fellows, both of whom are standout individuals. Both demonstrate a real flair for focussing on the most important issues and not being distracted by irrelevant ones.'
Key clients
- N Brown Group plc (JD Williams)
- NatWest Group
- NewDay Ltd
- Payoneer Early Payments Inc
Work highlights
- Advising JD Williams & Company Ltd in the defence of mass claimant litigation in connection with the misselling of retail finance products to customers and former customers.
- Advising NatWest Group in an application for a High Court mandatory injunction and delivery-up of bank documents.
- Acting for NewDay Ltd in the defence of mass claimant Payment Protection Insurance claims with a value in excess of GBP10 million brought by customers and former customers of the Bank.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Benjamin Fellows
DLA PiperPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Stewart Plant, John Gollaglee