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Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills

We work with clients on some of the largest, highest profile and ground-breaking cases involving litigation, arbitration and alternative dispute resolution for banks, fund and asset managers as well as other financial services firms. As well as advice in relation to upcoming and existing proceedings, we advise on risk management to present the available options and reduce future exposure. Our many years of dedicated sector focus have given us broad experience and deep knowledge of the most complex and sophisticated financial products across retail and wholesale markets. Our international reach means that we are often instructed to adopt the role of coordinator for complex, cross-jurisdictional matters.

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What the Team is Known For

Herbert Smith Freehills has a pre-eminent banking litigation outfit with a standout track record of instructions in high-value cases. It boasts an enviable client roster that includes major players in the retail, corporate and investment banking sectors, which turn to the firm for its expertise in complex, bet-the-company disputes work. Herbert Smith Freehills offers additional expertise in insurance, white-collar crime and public law matters. It can advise on substantial multiparty litigation, including shareholder group actions.

Work Highlights

Provided by Herbert Smith Freehills

  • Herbert Smith Freehills acted for the Bank of England as a defendant in proceedings issued by the Maduro Board of the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV) which has requested the release of gold deposits exceeding USD1 billion in value held by the BoE on behalf of the BCV.

Strengths

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The Herbert Smith team has deep knowledge of the industry, and has an excellent eye for strategy and for driving the case forward in ways which put the client at an advantage.

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Herbies is very responsive and has impressive client care.

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They Herbies team brings strong expertise and has the resources to handle big, complex matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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Damien Byrne Hill
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Damien Byrne Hill
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Damien Byrne Hill is widely regarded as one of the finest litigators in the banking and finance arena. Major financial institutions, including industry-leading investment and commercial banks, routinely turn to him for assistance with their most sensitive contentious matters.

Damien is a real standout litigator in the banking and finance sphere.

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Rupert Lewis
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Rupert Lewis
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Head of the banking litigation department Rupert Lewis is recognised for his expertise in managing a wide variety of contentious matters on behalf of financial institutions. His practice encompasses mis-selling claims, contractual disputes and fraud claims, among many other issues.

Rupert has excellent judgement, he's a great people person and is extremely effective at speaking to opponents and barristers.

Rupert is a fantastic lawyer who is great at strategy and pulling teams together.

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Simon Clarke
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Simon Clarke
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Simon Clarke is an accomplished litigator and a respected figure in the market who draws praise for his expertise in multi-jurisdictional financial disputes. He is particularly experienced with regard to cases involving mis-selling of complex financial products.

Simon is a well-known name in the market and a strong lawyer.

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Damien Byrne Hill
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Damien Byrne Hill
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Rupert Lewis
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Rupert Lewis
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Simon Clarke
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Simon Clarke
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Members

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Ajay Malhotra

Chris Bushell

Emma Deas

John Corrie

Julian Copeman