Pallas Partners LLP > London, England > Firm Profile

Pallas Partners LLP
1 KING WILLIAM STREET
LONDON
EC4N 7AF
England

Dispute resolution > Banking litigation: investment and retail Tier 2

Litigation boutique Pallas Partners LLP acts on a portfolio of market-leading cases in the banking litigation sphere, acting for leading institutions internationally. The ‘informed, knowledgeable, and collaborative’ department focuses on restructuring and bankruptcy disputes, with the cross-border capabilities bolstered by the opening of a New York office of the firm in November 2022. ‘Absolute starNatasha Harrison leads the team, acting on behalf of financial institutions on high-end disputes. ‘Fantastic banking partnerFiona Huntriss has an extensive practice, often acting for creditors in complex insolvency litigation, with experience in distressed debt investments, securitisations, complex financial arrangements, and sovereign debt. Tracey Dovaston, Neil Pigott and Matt Getz are described as ‘top notch litigators offering the best quality advice’.

Practice head(s):

Natasha Harrison

Testimonials

‘Fiona Huntriss is a fantastic banking partner. She is the full works. A brilliant lawyer, nimble leader and a charming advocate for the clients. She has superb judgment and experience well beyond her years.’

‘Informed, knowledgeable and collaborative team, flexible billing.’

‘Real commercial awareness throughout the team, from junior level to senior level. Professional and always aware of the issues going on in our litigation & the broader commercial considerations.’

‘We are currently working on matters with Natasha Harrison, Matt Getz, and Fiona Huntriss. All are top-notch litigators offering the best quality advice.’

‘Natasha Harrison is an absolute star offering well considered and accurate assessment of any litigation situation in the shortest of timeframes.’

‘I find Fiona Huntriss extremely easy to work with, she is commercial, straightforward and fun.’

Key clients

Parsdome Holdings

Madison Pacific

VR Capital

Farallon Capital

CS Asia Opportunities Master Fund

Work highlights

  • Acting as lead counsel for a large group of institutional investors in a circa £2 billion-plus claim against Glencore, a major natural resources company, and others under Section 90 of the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).
  • Representing Madison Pacific against PrivatBank in court proceedings linked to arbitrations (and the arbitrations themselves) in relation to loans funded by two notes issue in 2010 and 2013.
  • Representing VR Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Moza Banco in relation to claims brought against the Republic of Mozambique and Credit Suisse, relating to the non-payment of the $622m ProIndicus loan.

Risk advisory > Regulatory investigations and corporate crime (advice to corporates) Tier 5

Pallas Partners LLP’s investigations and financial crime practice has extensive expertise in dealing with multi-jurisdictional investigations involving allegations of bribery and money laundering, conducted by domestic and overseas enforcement agencies. The firm has a strong offering in the sanctions space, boasting specialists on UK and EU sanctions along with data protection issues. Matt Getz and Tracey Dovaston both head the team, with the former being a ‘top-notch’ performer who focuses on white-collar defence and regulatory compliance, whilst the ‘very experienced’ latter handles complex financial services investigations. Solicitor Natasha Harrison concentrates on arbitration disputes, and counsel Alessia de Quincey is knowledgeable on financial crime cases.

Practice head(s):

Matt Getz; Tracey Dovaston

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Matt Getz is an exceptionally bright and able solicitor. He works aggressively hard for his clients and is a top-notch performer. He thinks originally and looks for solutions. I am very impressed.’

‘Tracey Dovaston is very experienced and strategic adviser used for high-value disputes. Very commercial, quick to grasp complex issues and look for solutions.’

‘A welcome addition to the London legal landscape delivering top-class conflict free management of litigation with a commercial slant.’

‘Matt Getz, Natasha Harrison and their fellow partners represent a package of all the talent.’

‘Although still relatively new in the market, Pallas Partners has quickly established itself as a leading player in the white-collar space. The cumulative experience of its partnership is second to none, and they bring a diversity of thought which leads to extremely effective strategic thinking.’

‘Tracey Dovaston is a first-rate lawyer. Calm, experienced, and well-connected, she defends her client’s interests vigorously and effectively. She is a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and an excellent team leader. Tracey has a sophisticated understanding of her corporate clients’ commercial imperatives, and within those parameters she is immensely effective at helping those clients to mitigate risk arising from regulatory issues.’

‘Alessia de Quincey is a very steady pair of hands, with a masterful grasp of the detail of the matters she works on.’

Key clients

Madison Pacific Trust

VR Capital

Farallon Capital Management

Work highlights

  • Representing a group of institutional investors in respect of a circa £2 billion-plus claim that has been brought on behalf of a core group of institutional investors against Glencore under Section 90 of the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).
  • Represented Madison Pacific against PrivatBank in court proceedings linked to arbitrations (and the arbitrations themselves) in relation to loans funded by two notes issue in 2010 and 2013.
  • Representing VR Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Moza Banco in their role as lenders under the US$622 million ProIndicus loan guaranteed by the Republic of Mozambique.

Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals) Tier 6

Demonstrating strong cross-border capabilities and extensive expertise in matters ranging from bribery and corruption to extraditions, the Pallas Partners LLP team is highly regarded. Matt Getz and Tracey Dovaston co-head the group; Getz is especially well versed in internal investigations and white-collar defence proceedings, while Dovaston focuses on financial services investigations. Counsel Alessia de Quincey concentrates on financial crime cases.

Practice head(s):

Matt Getz; Tracey Dovaston

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘Matt was fantastic. I needed urgent advice. He made the time as he was trying to juggle a new family member. He helped not just with legal advice, but very practical steps to deal with the situation. He made himself available as and when required and has stayed in touch and close to the situation. When challenges arise, on a personal and professional level Pallas provided all of the support I could have asked for. I wish them every success.’

‘Pallas is an elite, crack team.’

‘Pallas is immensely commercially aware. Their well-earned confidence makes them superior negotiators.’

‘Matt Getz is a brilliant, creative fighter who cares for his clients and spots things other people miss.’

‘Tracey Dovaston is a very experienced and strategic advocate used for high-value disputes. Very commercial – quick to grasp issues and look for solutions.’

‘A strong team serving an UHNWI client base in matters of the highest profile. Clever, creative and doggedly determined to advance matters properly and fairly and achieve desired outcomes for every client. Experts in building and leading a team across disciplines and borders in the most complex of matters.’

‘Matt Getz has bag loads of white collar and sanctions experience at the highest level for clients of the highest profile. Knows which buttons to push and when to do so with maximum effect. A great human being as well.’

Key clients

Ben Delo

Vadim Wolfson

Neil Phillips

Work highlights

  • Representing Ben Delo, a co-founder of HDR Global Trading and BitMEX in a number of related regulatory investigations involving allegations of corporate crime, including in connection with a criminal investigation by the US Attorney’s Office, Southern District of New York and an investigation by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
  • Represented Vadim Wolfson, the Russian financier.
  • Representing Mr Neil Phillips, a co-founder of Glen Point Capital, who is the subject of an indictment from the US Department of Justice and a civil complaint from the Commodities and Futures Trading Commission.

Dispute resolution > Commercial litigation: premium Tier 6

Litigation boutique Pallas Partners LLP has ‘taken the legal world by storm’ since its inception in 2022, and is commended by one client for its ‘vast experience, tactical nous, and legal expertise’. Head of team Natasha Harrison is ‘very driven, innovative, focused’ and is responsible for the ‘bespoke and personalised service’ offered by the firm. Key to the team is ‘committed and clever’ Fiona Huntriss, ‘first-rate lawyerTracey Dovaston, and ‘razor sharp, efficient and effective‘ counsel Alessia de Quincey.

Practice head(s):

Natasha Harrison

Other key lawyers:

Testimonials

‘I have worked closely with the team of Natasha Harrison and Tracey Dovaston. They embody the perfect approach essential in heavy commercial litigation – i.e. tireless and vigorous pursuit of their clients’ claims coupled with overarching commonsense and realism to achieve the best possible result in any circumstances. Add to this their vast experience, tactical nous, and legal expertise – and you have the safest of safe hands and a winning teams for any client.’

‘A new boutique that operates conflicts free, Pallas appear to offer a more bespoke and personalised service than I have seen on other matters.’

‘The fact that Pallas focus on excellence in challenging commercial and financial services disputes is evident with every person at the firm one talks to. It is also so refreshing to see a firm putting diversity and mental health at the core of its business. We are weary of firms who pay lip service to these things but don’t ‘walk the walk’. Pallas definitely does and that is because of Natasha Harrison’s determined vision and leadership.

‘Natasha Harrison has, since I first met her more than 10 years ago has always been passionate about how she achieves a good outcome for the client – it feels like she really lives the case for the client, determined to get the most efficient resolution of the claim, carefully examining it from every angle to find a way to achieve that. It is hard to beat Natasha for strategic thinking on a case.

‘Pallas have taken the legal world by storm since they were established. All over the biggest and best cases they bring outstanding experience, brilliant lawyers and courage to their cases giving their clients a unique advantage in the sector.’

‘Natasha Harrison – clients love her, very driven, innovative, focused. Fiona Huntriss – spectacular; committed and clever. She has so much energy and is very sensible.’

‘Alessia De Quincey is a brilliant legal professional and a rising star in her field. She is razor sharp, efficient and effective in everything she does.’

‘Tracey Dovaston is a first-rate lawyer. Calm, experienced, and well-connected, she defends her client’s interests vigorously and effectively. She works extremely hard for her clients but never fails to step back and see the bigger picture, which leads her to deploy third party resources to great effect. She is a strategic thinker, a strong communicator and an excellent team leader.

Key clients

Lloyds Bank / Scottish Widows

Invesco

Vanguard

The Association of Litigation Funders

VR Capital

Farallon Capital

Parsdome Holdings

Work highlights

  • Acting as lead counsel for a large group of institutional investors in connection with a circa £2 billion-plus claim against Glencore, a major natural resources company, and others under Section 90 of the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 (FSMA).
  • Representing the ALF, the self-regulatory body of litigation funders in England and Wales, in the UK Supreme Court proceedings concerning the validity of funding agreements raised in the context of CAT proceedings against truck manufacturers.
  • Representing VR Capital, Farallon Capital Management and Moza Banco in relation to claims brought against the Republic of Mozambique and Credit Suisse, relating to the non-payment of the US$622 million ProIndicus loan.

Dispute resolution > International arbitration Tier 7

Established in early 2022, Pallas Partners LLP‘s international arbitration offering notably features Nelson Goh, an investment and international commercial arbitration specialist. Former practice head Will Hooker left in November 2023.

Other key lawyers:

Nelson Goh; Natasha Harrison;

Testimonials

‘Pallas is a high-quality boutique focused on disputes.’

‘The team from Pallas is nimble and highly responsive. They secure successful results for clients.’

‘Nelson Goh is very helpful and responsive.’

‘What makes Pallas unique is the firm’s culture and leadership, which attracts incredible talent at all grades. Everyone, from the most junior member, is passionate, diligent and detail oriented. Clients don’t just get the star partners – they get an all-star team.’

‘They always seem to be a few chess moves ahead of their opponents.’

Key clients

Korek International (Management)

International Holdings

Madison Pacific Trust

Work highlights

  • Representing Korek Telecoms Company, and its majority shareholders, in a high-value dispute concerning alleged breaches of a shareholder agreement.
  • Acting for Madison Pacific in arbitrations commenced against PrivatBank, a Ukraine-based bank, in relation to loans funded by two notes issuances in 2010 and 2013.

Corporate and commercial > Financial services: contentious

Boutique Pallas Partners LLP was founded in early 2022, and comprises practitioners assembled from the London office of Boies Schiller Flexner (UK) LLP; the firm brings a concerted contentious focus to its cases. Matt Getz and Tracey Dovaston head up the global investigations and financial crime offering.

Pallas is an elite litigation and disputes boutique of court-sharp trial lawyers and advocates based in London and New York, focused on delivering outstanding solutions, challenging traditional notions, and placing your interests at the forefront of everything that we do. We leverage bold, effective strategies that drive value and mitigate risk.

Defining a new blueprint of client experience, our highly-tailored and meticulous approach is driven by results and grounded by integrity – led by an accomplished team of lawyers with a laser-like focus on litigation, arbitration and investigations.

Embedded in our firm is an ambitious responsibility and sustainability strategy to drive positive change throughout the industry. In everything we do, we challenge the status quo; when it comes to environmental and societal impacts, we believe our strategic approach is a blueprint for the firm of the future. Driven by our purpose, vision and values, we focus on delivering positive change across the environment, community and people agenda.

Department Name Email Telephone
Founder and Managing Partner Natasha Harrison natahsa.harrison@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1001
Partner Fiona Huntriss fiona.huntriss@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1003
Partner Tracey Dovaston tracey.dovaston@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1007
Partner Neil Pigott neil.pigott@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1005
Partner Matt Getz matthew.getz@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1006
Partner Nelson Goh nelson.goh@pallasllp.com +44 204 574 1008
Photo Name Position Profile
Tracey Dovaston photo Tracey Dovaston Tracey is an experienced solicitor whose practice focuses on regulatory and internal…
Matthew Getz photo Matthew Getz A seasoned expert, Matt’s practice focuses on government and internal investigations, white…
Nelson Goh photo Nelson Goh Nelson focuses on international commercial and investment arbitration, public international law, and…
Natasha Harrison photo Natasha Harrison Founding partner and legal powerhouse, Natasha is a barrister and solicitor who…
Fiona Huntriss photo Fiona Huntriss Focusing on litigation and broader disputes strategies, Fiona’s portfolio encompasses high-profile finance…
Neil Pigott photo Neil Pigott Neil advises financial institutions and corporates on a broad range of international…
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Counsel : 3
Associates : 12
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Our mission is to redefine the traditional structures of the legal industry and beyond. As a business, we must be the change we want to see. As lawyers, we must fight the fights that must be won. Central to both are diversity, equity and inclusion. Inclusion and diversity are our strengths; equity is our goal.

We pledge to achieve diversity parity in our firm by 2025. Our ambition is to deliver a:

  • Diverse firm, where people feel like they can bring their whole self to work and really belong
  • Supportive firm for our people and their loved ones whether it’s physical or mental health
  • Leading firm that promotes a more diverse and inclusive legal industry

A dynamic and commercially astute collective at the very top of our game – we serve as trusted partners, dedicated to excellence and united in our quest for positive change throughout the industry. It’s our belief that fostering talent within an empowering culture, where diversity and inclusivity is central in all respects, breeds original thinking and delivers exceptional results. Our partners are fierce advocate for a strong values system with diversity, equity and inclusion at its core. We also offer pro bono legal support as part of The Brokerage – a social mobility charity committed to equal access to opportunity irrespective of background or race, to ensure talented young people get the jobs they deserve in a world where their ability and aspiration alone determine their career path. We believe passionately in the merits of creating a new modern law firm which allows the next generation to thrive – with flexible hours, performance-based pay and flexible fee models. All of our female partners were named in the ‘Class of 2021’ at the Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards. We are also proud signatories to the Law Society’s Women in Law Pledge.