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Banking & Finance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is an extraordinarily versatile silk with a superb reputation in an array of practice areas, including civil fraud, financial services, offshore and international arbitration. He has acted for a variety of clients in the realm of banking disputes, including retail, investment and central banks, often where there is an overlap between contentious regulatory and banking issues. He is additionally noted for his work with central banks in Germany, Namibia and Trinidad & Tobago.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - London (Bar)
Financial Services - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is much valued by banks, on both the retail and investment sides, for his ability to construct a highly sophisticated defence in response to regulatory inquiries by the FCA, PRA and SFO. A strong background in commercial litigation combined with extensive international experience makes him a powerful choice for City institutions. He is also sought out to represent accountants.
Aviation - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is a formidable, heavily in-demand barrister, who is regularly instructed in considerable transactional, commercial and regulatory matters in domestic and international jurisdictions. As well as handling heavyweight contractual disputes, he provides cutting-edge advice to airlines on a raft of regulatory matters.
Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC runs a busy practice that includes regular instructions in civil fraud arbitrations and litigation. He also serves as head of chambers. His cases span various jurisdictions and relate to allegations such as bribery and duress.
International Arbitration: General Commercial & Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is well regarded for the breadth of his expertise in relation to international arbitration. He has handled a number of ICC and UNCITRAL arbitrations seated in Stockholm, Singapore and the British Virgin Islands. He also handles arbitrations under the Energy Charter Treaty. As well as acting as counsel, he also sits as arbitrator.
Travel: Regulatory & Commercial - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is a leading aviation silk who regularly receives instructions from airlines, contractors and regulators. He handles commercial disputes over airport development and operation, and offers regulatory assistance with regard to liabilities in the context of tour operator bankruptcy.
Insurance - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki KC is particularly well known for taking on major insurance cases in the financial sector. He handles claims in a wide range of insurance and reinsurance disputes. He is particularly skilled at handling matters relating to D&O claims.
Offshore - All Circuits
Individual Editorial
Bankim Thanki is a very sought-after silk in the offshore space. He is extremely adept at handling high profile mandates involving banking and finance issues. Thanki has been called to the bar in various jurisdictions including the BVI, Trinidad and Tobago and the Isle of Man, and has been instructed to advise on matters in Guernsey and the Cayman Islands, among many other areas.