Particularly reputed as 'the go-to set for cross-border insolvency and commercial litigation', South Square's members continue to act in high-profile claims before all levels of the UK court system, as well as offshore forums. David Allison KC acted for Standard Chartered Bank in Katra v Standard Chartered Bank, a dispute concerning the setting aside of a statutory demand. In another matter, Tom Smith KC represented the defendant in NatWest Markets NV & Anr v CMIS Nederland BV & Anr, a high-profile dispute concerning the use of indemnity instruments and mortgage-backed securitisations.
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