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Mayer Brown LLP

Banking Litigation

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Mayer Brown LLP

Rankings

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Banking Litigation - UK-wide

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For
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.

Strengths

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  • The team has excellent associates and is supported by the wider firm's finance expertise.

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  • The firm combines technical skills and a pragmatic approach, having litigation, financial and commercial experience.

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  • Mayer Brown is always brilliantly efficient and runs cases excellently.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Ian McDonald
    Band 4Ian McDonald

    Ian McDonald

    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. He co-heads the firm's litigation practice.

    • Ian is a great lawyer; he is very experienced and has a pragmatic approach.

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    • Ian is the master at steering clients through complex and hotly contested disputes and is exceptionally attentive to clients' needs.

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Ranked Individuals at Mayer Brown LLP (1)

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