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Banking Litigation - UK-wide

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What the Team is Known For

Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton has noted cross-border capability, as well as the expertise to handle complex disputes concerning a range of issues within the banking industry. It is particularly strong in relation to derivatives and national bond litigation, and is proficient in regulatory investigations and enforcement matters. Cleary Gottlieb represents a wide range of clients, including international financial institutions, individual investors, national governments and trade associations.

Work Highlights

  • Cleary Gottlieb assisted DEXIA Crediop S.p.A. in successfully obtaining summary judgment on the majority of its claim in proceedings concerning an interest rate hedging transaction entered into on 1 June 2007 with an Italian local authority, Provincia di Catanzaro. 

Strengths

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Cleary has a clear understanding of its client's needs and goals and how to achieve them. The firm also provides very deep and detailed analysis of the legal issues in a case.

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Cleary has good strategic vision and provides pragmatic, prudent advice.

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Cleary has a sophisticated team able to handle the most complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Kelly
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Jonathan Kelly
2
Band 2
Jonathan Kelly is firmly established as one of the pre-eminent banking litigators in London. He is carefully attuned to the challenges faced by financial institutions in tackling a wide range of high-stakes issues and frequently advises on complex cross-border cases.

Jonathan has an excellent reputation and is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.

Jonathan handles complex matters efficiently and effectively.

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James Brady-Banzet
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James Brady-Banzet
5
Band 5
James Brady is noted for his handling of complex financial disputes. He has experience acting for investment banks in cross-border litigation concerning insolvency and financial mis-selling.

James is exceptionally intelligent, diligent and has a real sense of energy in his work.

James is an incredibly intelligent litigator. He never misses a point and is an asset to any team.

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James Norris-Jones
5
James Norris-Jones
5
Band 5

James Norris-Jones' expertise in banking and financial service litigation includes joint venture, contractual and insolvency related disputes. He regularly acts on cases with a cross-border element.

James is a strong lawyer who is strategically astute and able to handle complex, large cases.

James is very experienced and a safe pair of hands. He's also calm and got good judgement.

James is technically superb and has great client service skills.

James is really excellent, has great cases and knows how to organise a team.

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Jonathan Kelly
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Jonathan Kelly
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James Brady-Banzet
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James Brady-Banzet
5
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James Norris-Jones
5
James Norris-Jones
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Band 5
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