William Charles > Milbank > London, England > Lawyer Profile

Its transatlantic capabilities see Milbank advise on banking litigation and investigations in both the UK and the US. The team advises banks and lenders on competition and fraud claims, criminal investigations and enforcement actions. Practice head Julian Stait is at the forefront of high-profile litigation in the sector, as well as regulatory disputes and investigations. Mona Vaswani boasts a ‘legendary’ contentious financial services practice, representing international banks, financial institutions and private lenders. Tom Canning is another name to note, along with William Charles. Rosy Villar advises on disputes related to distressed loan and bond transactions. Mark Padley and Emma Hogwood are also active members of the team.

Milbank provides an ‘excellent client service’ to institutions and individuals facing domestic regulatory scrutiny, while the firm’s transatlantic operations uniquely position it to effectively manage tasks that have implications in both the UK and the US. William Charles is ‘especially skilled at instilling a sense of confidence in people making decisions in complex and tense circumstances’. His workflow includes regulatory and internal investigations for institutions and employees spanning a wide range of issues, including allegations of “spoofing” and misuse of price-sensitive information. In his role as head of the London litigation and arbitration team, Julian Stait regularly handles banking disputes.