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Hausfeld & Co LLP

Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant

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Hausfeld & Co LLP

Rankings

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Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Hausfeld & Co is a highly regarded disputes firm that is regularly sought out to represent claimants in high-value banking litigation matters. The team is extremely adept at handling high stakes collective actions along with LIBOR-related disputes, matters under Section 90 of the FSMA Act 2000 and complex fraud cases, among numerous other issues.

Hausfeld specialises in acting for corporate claimants in high-profile banking disputes against major financial institutions. It offers a dedicated team of litigators experienced in taking on complex commercial disputes that are often multi-jurisdictional in scope. Hausfeld has a strong track record of acting for large claimant groups on cases relating to fraudulent misrepresentation and financial mis-selling. It also has experience handling matters concerning the manipulation of financial benchmarks.

Work Highlights

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  • Hausfeld & Co represented Phillip Evans, who sought to represent an opt-out class claiming damages against major global banks arising from the manipulation of the FX market.

  • Hausfeld & Co advised Phillip Evans on seeking to represent an opt-out class claiming damages against major global banks arising from manipulation of the FX market.

Strengths

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  • The team is agile and sharp. They have the resources to 'scale up' teams to compete with large firms. Partners are across the detail and approach cases strategically.

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  • They tend to find the right words that make the whole process fast and efficient.

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  • Hausfeld provides the right advice at key moments.

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  • The Hausfeld London team has developed an in-depth knowledge and experience of the challenges faced by small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and others in dispute with large financial firms.

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  • Without exception we have found them to be well-informed, insightful, helpful and professional.

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  • They are pragmatic, proactive and have the ability to deal with different international cultures and laws.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eminent PractitionersAnthony Maton
    Eminent PractitionersAnthony Maton

    Anthony Maton

    Anthony Maton is global co-chair of the firm and an experienced financial litigator. He has notable expertise acting in high-profile cases against prominent financial institutions, particularly matters involving the intersection between banking and competition law.
    • Anthony Maton is superb; he's pretty unflappable and very easy to talk to.

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  • Band 5Lucy Pert
    Band 5Lucy Pert

    Lucy Pert

    Lucy Pert has extensive experience managing international, cross-border litigation. She is well placed to advise clients on litigation funding matters and financial services. Lucy’s clients include corporates, high net worth individuals, hedge funds, private equity funds and insolvency practitioners.

    • I love working with Lucy. She is sharp, professional and aggressive.

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    • Lucy combines razor sharp intellect with excellent client skills.

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  • Band 5Simon Bishop
    Band 5Simon Bishop

    Simon Bishop

    Simon Bishop has a burgeoning litigation practice, with notable experience assisting with claims relating to the mis-selling of financial products and benchmark manipulation.
    • Simon is hard working and smart. He combines commercial problem-solving skills with legal solutions.

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    • Simon’s exceptional insight and intelligence, including strong emotional intelligence, have shone through in all of the work he has done.

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