Providing a ‘consistency of quality that is unprecedented’, Slaughter and May represents global corporations, financial institutions and governments in high-value, technically demanding disputes, in which allegations of fraud are key features. Richard Swallow heads the disputes and investigations group; Jonathan Cotton is experienced in disputes and investigations involving wrongdoing allegations; Efstathios Michael is ’an amazing lawyer’; and Damian Taylor acts in a range of civil fraud matters. The next line of key practitioners comprises Peter Wickham and Megan Sandler, whose wide-ranging practices include fraud investigations, and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen, who has notable experience in high-value civil claims involving bribery and corruption allegations.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The roster of clients is unsurpassed. A remarkable collection of the world's biggest companies send their most business-critical work to this firm.’
- ‘Great-quality lawyers, from top to bottom.’
- ‘A consistency of quality that is unprecedented. A level of high quality that is really striking.'
- ‘They work hard, but are down to earth and fun to work with.’
‘Jonathan Cotton is wonderful to work with - super experienced.’
‘Efstathios Michael is an amazing lawyer and super engaged in his cases.’
‘Megan Sandler, Damian Taylor and Peter Wickham are all stars.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse
- Credit Suisse International
- Credit Suisse Securities (Europe)
- Airborne Capital
- Airwayy Partnership
Work highlights
- Acting for Credit Suisse in multiple claims arising from the $2bn Tuna Bond scandal.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Richard Swallow
Other key lawyers
Jonathan Cotton; Efstathios Michael; Damian Taylor; Peter Wickham; Megan Sandler; Tahlia Brysha-Pullen; Nicholas Querée