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Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Banking Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


Addleshaw Goddard LLP

Rankings

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Banking Litigation - Scotland

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

Addleshaw Goddard is a national firm with a respected Scottish litigation team. It regularly advises on disputes in the banking sector, such as negligence claims, breaches of contract and insolvency issues. The firm also advises on matters relating to mortgage fraud and asset finance agreements. The firm's clients also benefit from its strong in-house advocacy capabilities in addition to its wider network of offices around the UK.

Work Highlights

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  • Addleshaw Goddard represented Lloyds Banking Group in a £26.6 million financial litigation claim pursued in the Court of Session against Bank of Scotland by the jointliquidators of a former LBG group company, DMWSHNZ Limited.

Strengths

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  • They have a real depth of understanding of what banks require and how best to facilitate the ideal results.

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  • The team are highly experienced and their application of the legislation is second to none.

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  • The Addleshaw Goddard team are friendly, knowledgeable and always willing to go the extra mile.

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  • The advice provided is always clear, concise and very commercial.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Lynsey Walker
    Band 1Lynsey Walker

    Lynsey Walker

    Lynsey Walker offers significant expertise in a range of banking matters, including claims for fraud and disputes arising out of insolvency proceedings.

    • Lynsey is exceptional in her field. She is commercial, helpful and extremely robust in her approach.

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    • She is always at the end of a phone and has an almost immediate understanding and plan of action for the issue needing to be resolved.

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    • Lynsey is just excellent. She is very strong and competent in any situation.

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  • Associates to watchPatrick Barnett
    Associates to watchPatrick Barnett

    Patrick Barnett

    Patrick Barnett is an impressive associate who regularly works on contentious finance mandates for well-known financial institutions.
    • Patrick provides the highest levels of service. His approach to things offers a suggested route followed up with information gathering, checking and clarification.

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Ranked Individuals at Addleshaw Goddard LLP (2)

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