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Alston & Bird LLP

Banking Litigation

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Alston & Bird LLP

Rankings

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Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird demonstrates strength in a wide range of banking disputes, regularly acting for international clients, investment banks, hedge funds managers, financial service corporations and more. It is an international firm with the ability to coordinate its advice to clients facing multi-jurisdictional matters.

Work Highlights

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  • Alston & Bird represented Silverback Finance, in its capacity as bond issuer, in a dispute between the trustee, bondholders and borrower, in relation to whether a USD250 million premium payment was due from the borrower under various finance documents.

Strengths

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  • They understand what is needed and are super-fast and efficient.

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  • Their strategic advice is always exhaustive and covers all possible angles.

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  • The Alston & Bird team clearly articulates expected outcomes and is very creative.

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  • The team provided timely, in-depth analysis and pragmatic advice.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Nick Brocklesby
    Band 2Nick Brocklesby

    Nick Brocklesby

    Nick Brocklesby has an impressive track record of litigating a wide range of contentious financial matters and is particularly capable at handling multi-jurisdictional disputes relating to structured finance and derivatives.

    • Nick is a terrific lawyer, very practical, always available and an ideal sparring partner for any litigation-related matters.

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    • He has expert knowledge and made it easy to understand potential dispute ramifications.

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    • Nick is amazing! I am always confident that he will form the right team and handle any matter with the utmost diligence.

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    • Nick provides clear, precise and balanced advice grounded not only in legal expertise but also commercial awareness.

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  • Up and ComingAlex Shattock
    Up and ComingAlex Shattock

    Alex Shattock

    Alex Shattock is noted for regularly advising financial institutions and shareholders in a range of banking disputes both cross-border and domestic.

    • He is really good on the details and personable to work with.

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    • Alex is very commercial and the attention to detail is tremendous.

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