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DLA Piper LLP

Banking Litigation

UK Guide 2026 : Scotland


DLA Piper LLP

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Banking Litigation - Scotland

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

DLA Piper Scotland is recognised for its capabilities advising banking and financial services businesses, particularly those operating in emerging markets. The firm has the ability to leverage the depth of expertise across its UK and international offices, while its Scotland team continues to develop its reputation for cross-border matters, particularly in the fraud and regulatory spheres.

Work Highlights

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  • DLA Piper advised Clydesdale Bank on a series of multiparty actions involving 900 claimants challenging both the bank's entitlement to charge break costs to customers on its fixed-rate loan product and the rate of interest offered to those customers which it is claimed included hidden margin.

Strengths

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  • DLA Piper have enviable strength in banking litigation, typified by the members of their team, as well as significant industry clients.

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  • They have great expertise, are extremely commercial and get resolutions quickly.

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  • DLA Piper's banking team continue to display technical sophistication and an understanding of how to apply that knowledge to the issues in disputes.

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  • They have a proven track record of handling the most complex matters for us.

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