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Banking Litigation - UK-wide

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Stephenson Harwood has a capable group of finance litigators with extensive experience handling a diverse range of issues within the industry. It is frequently called on by clients including investment companies, hedge funds, sovereign wealth funds and global banks to handle significant disputes. It draws from wider resources in its financial services and regulatory practices to offer a comprehensive financial litigation platform. The department advises on claims of alleged financial product mis-selling and manipulation of benchmark interest rates, as well as alleged fraud and breaches of contract.

Work Highlights

  • Stephenson Harwood acted for Shanghai Commercial and Savings Bank in its defence of a claim brought against it by Vegesentials and Fibre Water for vicarious liability arising out of a fraudulent misrepresentation.

Strengths

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The team is user-friendly, pragmatic, commercial and forward thinking in its approach.

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Stephenson Harwood has an excellent team across all levels.

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Notable Practitioners

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Sue Millar
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Sue Millar
4
Band 4
Sue Millar has considerable experience in the representation of investment banks in high-stakes litigation. She is well equipped to handle complex matters pertaining to structured finance as well as cases requiring consideration of insolvency and sanctions law.

Sue is truly phenomenal and a real fighter.

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Richard Garcia
5
Richard Garcia
5
Band 5
Richard Garcia is noted for his work acting for banks and corporate clients in financial litigation, including mis-selling claims and disputes relating to structured financial products. He is head of the commercial disputes group at Stephenson Harwood.

He is pragmatic and forward thinking in his approach and really goes that extra mile.

Richard is an exceptional lawyer with razor sharp technical and commercial acumen and excellent client care skills.

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Sue Millar
4
Sue Millar
4
Band 4
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Richard Garcia
5
Richard Garcia
5
Band 5
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