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FOUNTAIN COURT, TEMPLE
LONDON
EC4Y 9DH
England
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Adam Sher
Position
Civil and commercial litigation including banking, financial services, insurance, civil fraud and professional negligence.
Unparalleled expertise in benchmark litigation claims (PAG v RBS, Marme v NatWest, Deutsche Bank v Unitech, Leeds City Council v Barclays and the FDIC-R litigation,), and deep experience of a wide range of banking and finance litigation, relating to derivatives (interest rate, equity and credit), syndicated lending, securitisations (RMBS/CMBS), prime brokerage as well as disputes concerning capacity (including in particular Italian and other European local authorities or public bodies).
Frequently instructed in civil fraud claims in various jurisdictions, including the Mozambique “tuna bonds” controversy and claims against Credit Suisse (Loreley Financing No 30 v Credit Suisse); various international arbitrations (LCIA, SCC, UNCITRAL); insurance disputes, acting for both insureds and insurers (especially involving credit insurance or political risk), including the multi-billion dollar Russian Aircraft litigation.
Particular interest and experience in disputes concerning all aspects of legal professional privilege (including numerous appellate cases, including recent CA cases acting for Credit Suisse and Frasers Group).
Winner of “Banking Junior of the Year” at the Chambers and Partners 2017 Bar Awards (also shortlisted in 2016 and 2023).
Career
Called 2007.
Contributor to various publication on privilege, including the (forthcoming) 4th edition of Thanki, The Law of Privilege (2024), and the legal professional privilege chapter in Lissack & Horlick on Bribery (3rd edition, 2020).
Memberships
COMBAR, London Common Law and Commercial Bar Association.
Education
Oriel College, Oxford, BA (First Class), BCL (Distinction), Harvard Law School, LLM.
Lawyer Rankings
London Bar > Banking and finance (including consumer credit)
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 1Adam Sher – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Adam grasps the detail of complicated cases impressively quickly. His input is always well-considered and valuable. He has great command of the detail, and strong drafting skills.’
Rated highly for being a ‘leading set in banking work with strength in depth across all parts of the banking sector,’ Fountain Court Chambers handles all aspects of banking and finance matters, ranging from acting for and against large retail and investment banks, to representing their current and former customers in a wide variety of claims. In terms of banking disputes, members of chambers have been involved in a number of precedent setting cases, including NMC Healthcare and Others v Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC and Others, which saw Bankim Thanki KC, Henry King KC, Nico Leslie, Alexandra Whelan and Damien Bruneau represent successful claimants in a dispute arising from competing claims regarding security arrangements over high-value loans. Other standout cases include Loreley Financing v Credit Suisse, where Patrick Goodall KC, Adam Sher, Laurie Brock and Marcus Field successfully acted for Credit Suisse in a claim relating to a CDO that it had entered into, which was linked to residential mortgage-backed securities. Richard Coleman KC and Patricia Robertson KC are noted for their work on a broad range of banking matters, while Rebecca Loveridge is praised as ‘responsive and dedicated,’ as well as being involved in a number of high-value and high-profile claims. James Duffy KC was appointed silk in 2024.
London Bar > Commercial litigation
(Leading Juniors)Ranked: Tier 4Adam Sher – Fountain Court Chambers ‘Super bright, charming, and excellent judgement.’