Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP is for one client, the ‘best banking litigation team in London’, combining ’genuine expertise with real market knowledge’. Members of the team act on a number of high-profile mandates, with particular expertise in securities class actions. Team head and ‘standout litigator’ Rupert Lewis is knowledgeable in this area, and also has particular knowledge of mis-selling and fraud claims. The practice consists of a number of leading individuals in the field, including Chris Bushell, Simon Clarke, John Corrie, and Emma Deas. Ajay Malhotra is noted.
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'Nic Patmore exemplifies the ideal senior associate: sharp, proficient, and diligent. He efficiently handles urgent instructions, promptly providing exactly what is needed.’
‘Rupert Lewis: the ideal partner. Fully engaged and a pleasure to work with. Julian Copeman: very experienced.’
‘Real expertise in banking and finance practice areas with experience of some of the most high-profile cases in this sphere. The firm has stand out individuals who impress from associate level right up to partner.’
‘Excellent knowledge of the law and commercial nous, coupled with great client-management skills.’
‘Probably the best banking litigation team in London. Real strength in depth. Genuine expertise with real market knowledge.’
‘The stand-out partners are Rupert Lewis, Simon Clarke and Ajay Malhotra. I would rate Simon Clarke in particular as one of the very best litigators I have ever worked with. A star associate who is a name to watch is Nic Patmore.’
Key clients
- National Australia Bank
- Société Générale
- Standard Chartered plc
- Aux Cayes Fintech Co Ltd (OKX)
- Binance Holdings Limited
- UBS
Work highlights
Advised National Australia Bank Limited ("NAB") in relation to a group claim brought by over 900 Claimants relating to tailored business loans alleging, amongst other things, fraudulent misrepresentations.
Advised Société Générale SA and Société Generale Milan branch in respect of a claim brought by a Russian fertilizer company, EuroChem North West-2, a wholly owned subsidiary of EuroChem AG.
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Practice head
Rupert Lewis
Other key lawyers
Chris Bushell; Simon Clarke; John Corrie; Nic Patmore; Emma Deas; Ajay Malhotra