Banking Litigation
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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(020) 7329 4422Chambers Review
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 represented over 1,800 corporate claimants in group claims brought against Mastercard and Visa.The clients seek to recover losses incurred as a result of unlawful Multilateral Interchange Fees set by the card schemes on every Visa and Mastercard card transaction processed by the clients in the UK and Europe.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Stephenson Harwood team is responsive and thoughtful."
"Stephenson Harwood is a collaborative team that is fun to get on with and very responsive."
"Stephenson Harwood is always proactive in information and responds to urgent tasks effectively and appropriately."
"The Stephenson Harwood team is responsive and thoughtful."
"Stephenson Harwood is a collaborative team that is fun to get on with and very responsive."
"Stephenson Harwood is always proactive in information and responds to urgent tasks effectively and appropriately."
Notable Practitioners
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 a funny, tough and cool litigator."
She's a very strong lawyer who is very well regarded in the market.
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.
"Richard handles complicated cases very well and is a good organiser."
"Richard is thoroughly sensible and does a great job on complex and difficult matters."