Litigation and disputes boutique firm, Pallas Partners LLP has been on a growth trajectory since its launch in 2022, drawing praise for its ‘comprehensive attention to and mastery of detail’. The group boasts deep knowledge of regulatory bodies, including SFO, FCA, PRA, DOJ, SEC and CFTC, as well as financial crime, insider trading, corruption, sanctions, whistleblowing, conduct, privacy, culture, ESG-related matters, and other sensitive issues. The team is jointly led by ’robust and fearless’ Matthew Getz, who leverages his US/UK dual-qualification to represent multinational financial institutions, and the ‘fantastic’ Tracey Dovaston, who brings extensive experience in complex litigation matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Tracey Dovaston really gets to know her clients and what they need and is great at finding effective ways to support them and their business objectives.'

  • ‘Tracey Dovaston is a fantastic communicator, level-headed and with unparalleled experience from her time in-house at Barclays. She is also a pleasure to work with, and delivers no-nonsense and effective advice to clients.'

  • 'Matt Getz is one of the most experienced sanctions lawyers around, robust and fearless in his client's interests.'
  • 'Alessia de Quincey is a very able and intelligent member of their team.'
  • ‘Pallas has instructed me in connection with a highly complex matter essentially connected with Guernsey trusts but involving several other jurisdictions.'

  • 'Their comprehensive attention to and mastery of detail is most impressive. Second to none. They also demonstrate sound judgment and appreciation of strategy.'

Work highlights

Acting for two large groups of Credit Suisse AT1 holders in relation to proceedings against FINMA, the Swiss financial regulator, following the purported write-down of the Credit Suisse AT1s in March 2023.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Matt Getz; Tracey Dovaston

Other key lawyers

Alessia de Quincey