Representative experience

Representing the joint administrators of Lehman Brothers Holdings Plc in two heavily contested, multi-party High Court applications, concerning the manner in which substantial sums fall to be distributed by two insolvent Lehman UK estates.

Representing a syndicate of 13 banks defending proceedings brought by the borrower in relation to a £650 million facility.

Defending a European bank in the New York courts against a class action alleging that London Gold Fixing members conspired to violate antitrust laws.

Representing European subsidiaries of a major bank in "clawback" cases relating to Bernard L Madoff Investment Securities.

Defending major international banks in cases in the United States, UK, and the Netherlands involving alleged manipulation of various “-IBORs” and other benchmark rates.

Defending a major European bank in U.S. class action litigation involving SSA bonds.

Defending the wealth advisory business of a major bank in claims by high net worth individuals attacking the bank's investment strategy.