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RPC

Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant

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Banking Litigation: Mainly Claimant - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
RPC enjoys a prominent reputation for the quality of its representation of individuals, investors and other claimants bringing cases against major banks and financial institutions. The department offers a wide range of expertise in relation to fraud, structured financial products and loan facilities, with particular strength in litigation arising from restructuring and insolvencies. RPC draws upon deep resources and expertise in supporting practice areas, including in its tax, competition and regulatory teams. It boasts broad international expertise, with deep experience handling matters involving European and Asian countries as well as key offshore jurisdictions.
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Work Highlights

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  • RPC represented various holders of Credit Suisse AT1 bonds in claims against Switzerland for breaches of its international treaty obligations to foreign investors.

Strengths

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  • They have a good grip on the legal issues with a strategic focus.

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  • The firm is an excellent choice for specialist banking advice when you need someone to pursue the large banking corporates.

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  • RPC's dedication and hands-on approach to litigation highlights its ability to manage complex matters effectively.

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  • RPC has great strength and depth in both partners and associates who are well resourced and well casted in the cases they are acting in.

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  • RPC fields an impressive array of litigation partners.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Tom Hibbert
    Tom Hibbert

    Tom Hibbert

    Tom Hibbert is widely regarded as one of the City's leading banking litigators. He has an accomplished track record of bringing major claims against financial institutions and is a particularly strong choice for capital markets disputes and claims stemming from high-profile insolvencies.

    • I completely respect his opinion and his acute litigation instincts.

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    • Tom is an incredibly capable and experienced litigator, who combines in-depth legal knowledge and experience with sound practical advice.

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  • Simon Hart
    Simon Hart

    Simon Hart

    Simon Hart is the firm's head of commercial disputes team and banking and financial markets disputes team. He is highly experienced in handling a broad range of banking disputes. He is particularly expert at advising on multi-jurisdictional cases relating to mis-selling, fraud and insolvency.

    • Simon is an excellent leader in his field of complex financial services work.

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