Ranked in 3 Practice Areas
1

Band 1

Banking & Finance

London (Bar)

12 Years Ranked

3

Band 3

Commercial Dispute Resolution

London (Bar)

3 Years Ranked

5

Band 5

Fraud: Civil

London (Bar)

1 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Adam Sher

UK Bar

Practice Areas

Civil and commercial litigation including banking, financial services, insurance, civil fraud and professional negligence.

Unparalleled expertise in benchmark litigation claims (LIBOR, EURIBOR etc), with deep experience of a wide range of banking and finance litigation, relating to derivatives (interest rate, equity and credit), syndicated lending, securitisations (RMBS/CMBS), prime brokerage; disputes concerning capacity (including in particular Italian and other European local authorities) and large scale consumer claims (e.g. so-called “SAMs” mortgage claims).

Frequently instructed in civil fraud claims in various jurisdictions, including the Mozambique “tuna bonds” controversy and claims against Credit Suisse (Loreley Financing No 30 v Credit Suisse); various international arbitrations (LCIA, SCC, UNCITRAL); insurance disputes, acting for both insureds and insurers (especially involving credit insurance or political risk), including the multi-billion dollar Russian Aircraft litigation.

Particular interest and experience in disputes concerning all aspects of legal professional privilege (including high-profile appellate cases such as Sports Direct v FRC).

Winner of “Banking Junior of the Year” at the Chambers and Partners 2017 Bar Awards (also shortlisted in 2016 and 2023) and shortlisted for “Financial Services and Insurance Junior of the Year” at Legal 500 Bar Awards in 2025.

Career

Called 2007.

Professional Memberships

Member COMBAR, London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.

Publications

Contributor to various publication on privilege, including the 4th edition of Thanki, The Law of Privilege (2025), and the legal professional privilege chapter in Lissack & Horlick on Bribery (3rd edition, 2020).

Personal

Oriel College, Oxford, BA (First Class), BCL (Distinction), Harvard Law School, LLM.

Chambers Review

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UK Bar

Banking & Finance - London (Bar)

1
Band 1
Individual Editorial

Adam Sher is a well-regarded barrister capable in LIBOR-related litigation and general financial disputes, many of which have offshore elements. He acts for an array of major national and multinational retail and investment banks.


Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

5
Band 5
Individual Editorial

Adam Sher regularly acts in civil fraud matters involving banking and finance elements. He acts for both claimants and defendants in matters involving bribery, deceit, and forgery and he has particular experience in acting against professional firms.

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