Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Mayer Brown has a pronounced ability in relation to multi-jurisdictional disputes owing to an extensive global network across Europe, Asia and the USA. It has noted expertise in handling cases involving complex derivatives and financial products, as well as litigation involving elements of fraud. Mayer Brown advises a wide array of leading domestic and international banks, in both the retail and investment sectors.
Work Highlights
- Mayer Brown acted for Société Générale on an appeal against a judgment which found that it had wrongly maintained freezing orders against a Turkish counterparty between 2008 and 2016.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Mayer Brown has an excellent banking litigation team. They are at home in dealing with complex, multi-jurisdictional cases."
"The Mayer Brown team has strong organisational skills and very good attention to detail. They are able to provide advice across a diverse range of topics."
"The Mayer Brown team is precise and punctual."
"Mayer Brown has an excellent banking litigation team. They are at home in dealing with complex, multi-jurisdictional cases."
"The Mayer Brown team has strong organisational skills and very good attention to detail. They are able to provide advice across a diverse range of topics."
"The Mayer Brown team is precise and punctual."
Notable Practitioners
Ian McDonald has a great deal of experience in handling complex banking disputes. He is regularly engaged by major banks and funds for assistance with high-value cross-border litigation relating to issues such as financial mis-selling and breaches of contract.
"Ian McDonald is client friendly and knows the detail of his cases well."
"Ian is a strong banking litigation practitioner, with exceptional technical skills and a commercially-oriented vision."
"Ian is a very good, very sensible lawyer."