Mr Kushal Gandhi > CMS > London, England > Lawyer Profile

UK and international banks make up a core part of CMS‘ clientele, and the ‘efficient and timely’ finance disputes team also represents financial institutions and companies in the financial services sector in a range of disputes, often on a cross-border basis. Tom Dane leads the practice, advising a diverse roster of both domestic and international banks and financial institutions. Kushal Gandhi and Vanessa Whitman spearhead the team’s work in the fintech and crypto space. Gandhi also brings to the group experience in arbitration in finance, while Whitman specialises in contentious insolvency matters. Adam Ferris is another active member of the team.

CMS is well known for its representation in arbitrations across the energy, infrastructure, construction, TMT, insurance, and life sciences sectors. The practice houses experts in climate change-related disputes and the intersection between arbitration and IP rights. The firm also maintains a robust investor-state arbitration offering. Richard Bamforth specialises in international commercial arbitration, both as counsel and arbitrator. Sarah Vasani has ‘a proven track record in arbitration’ and Phillip Ashley is an energy disputes expert. Guy Pendell routinely handles major corporate and commercial disputes. Other names to note are Adrian Bell, Sarah Grenfell, Philip Norman, Louise Boswell and Kushal Gandhi.