Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
+44 20 7012 9600Chambers Review
Akin maintains a strong reputation for its representation of investment funds in contentious banking work, with strength in distressed debt disputes, sovereign debt litigation and shareholder activism issues. It offers additional expertise in restructuring disputes and the law applying to third-party litigation. The department is also experienced in international asset recovery matters.
Work Highlights
- Akin advised the ad hoc group of noteholders which opposed the restructuring plan filed by German real estate company Adler Group S.A. and its subsidiaries and in particular the use of a cross-class cram down mechanism.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Akin team is impressive and very knowledgeable."
"Akin work vigorously and inventively. They are incredibly thorough, smart and hardworking lawyers."
"Akin is timely in its work products and works within any deadlines set."
"The Akin team is impressive and very knowledgeable."
"Akin work vigorously and inventively. They are incredibly thorough, smart and hardworking lawyers."
"Akin is timely in its work products and works within any deadlines set."
Notable Practitioners
Richard Hornshaw regularly handles significant international cases on behalf of clients in the banking and finance sector. He is particularly experienced in handling disputes arising from insolvencies and debt restructuring.
"Richard is a pleasure to work with. He is a pragmatic individual who looks for practical solutions and is always open to a bit of creative thinking."
"Richard is a strong, commercial and user-friendly lawyer who is a first port of call for contentious issues."
"Richard is stellar on noteholder and bondholder work."
"Richard is a commercial operator with deep expertise who gives his clients confidence in his ability to drive the case to a successful outcome."