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Provided by Alexander Thavenot
Alexander specialises in complex cross-border disputes and investigations, with a focus on wholesale banking and wealth management.
Alexander is a partner and solicitor advocate in the dispute resolution group in London and Bristol. He regularly acts for international financial institutions and asset managers on disputes involving structured products, derivatives, asset financing, real estate, and commodities.
His recent experience includes the defence of a $800m dishonest assistance claim, the defence of a £30m swaps misselling claim, a claim for breach of put options, debt recovery and enforcement proceedings, shareholder disputes, and internal investigations into trader misconduct.
Before joining Simmons & Simmons in October 2012, Alexander worked at two leading international law firms in the City. He has also spent time on secondment to two global investment banks and the Court of Appeal.
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Alexander Thavenot specialises in banking and finance litigation, with particular expertise in cross-border disputes and investigations. He regularly acts for international financial institutions and asset managers on a range of disputes, including on asset financing, structured products and mis-selling claims.