DLA Piper

Picked out for its ability to act in ‘sensitive banking matters which are high profile or potentially have wider ramifications for the banking industry’, DLA Piper’s sizeable financial services litigation division is geared to handle complex cross-border disputes, test cases with the potential to set precedent, and contemporary issues such as crypto disputes. Practice head Adam Ibrahim is frequently tasked with handling cases relating to fraud, conspiracy and negligence by clients including challenger banks and building societies. Seasoned practitioner Hugh Evans‘ broad practice spans high-value mortgage disputes and APP fraud cases. Sohail Ali and Chris Harvey are praised as ’exceptionally detail-oriented and level-headed, strategic thinkers’. Paul McNamee leads the Sheffield office’s banking and finance litigation team.

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Testimonials

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‘Really strong team across all areas of banking litigation - particularly good for acting in sensitive banking matters which are high profile or potentially have wider ramifications for the banking industry.’
‘Sohail Ali and Chris Harvey are are both exceptionally detail-oriented and level-headed, strategic thinkers. Shabaz Ahmed is an extremely bright, up-and-coming associate who works hard and produces consistently good drafting.’
‘One of the best banking litigation teams, nationwide not just in Yorkshire. A superb team from the partners down to the junior associates. ’
‘Sohail Ali is a rising star in the partnership. Great with clients, strategic and savvy.'
'Victor Sampson is a very strong associate. Very hard working and consistently great output - one to watch.’
‘Sohail Ali is a first-rate partner.’
‘A strong and effective team who are capable at all levels of experience and who have good experience in leading litigation at all levels of complexity.’
‘Chris Harvey is an experienced partner who is easy to deal with and marries clear focus and strong judgment with a straightforward and approachable manner.'

Key clients

Astra Asset Management UK Ltd
ANZ Bank
Bank of Ireland
Binance
British Business Bank
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
Leeds Building Society
Lloyds Banking Group
NatWest
NewDay
Syndicate Bank and Canara Bank
Virgin Money (including Clydesdale and Yorkshire banks)

Work highlights

Prepresenitng Virgin Money/Clydesdale Bank in a case against a highly vexatious litigant alleging fraud, conspiracy and misrepresentation.
Successfully obtained summary judgment for Astra Asset Management UK Limited in a dispute with a German borrower in relation to a liquidated damages provision in a mandate document in respect of a £20 million loan facility.

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