Specialist disputes firm Seladore Legal acts both for and against major banks and financial institutions, with expertise in large-scale fraud claims, investment disputes, and enforcement disputes. With strong international capabilities, the team of ‘class performers’ is experienced in disputes arising out of Russia, Ukraine, and the CIS region, as well as offshore jurisdictions. Practice head Simon Bushell represents a wide range of financial institutions, from banks to private equity houses, in investment banking and alternative investment disputes. Co-founder Gareth Keillor also boasts an active banking litigation practice.
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‘Light on their feet due to being a crack unit of top litigation star from big city firms, who are hands-on and superb.’
‘Class performers include Simon Bushell, Gary Milner-Moore and Kevin Kilgour.’
‘Seladore have emerged as one of the leading litigation boutiques, going from strength to strength.'
'They are packed with some of the best fee earners having trained and practiced at a larger top-tier firm and increasingly active in some of the largest disputes before the London Courts and internationally.’
‘Kevin Kilour and Gareth Keillor are star partners, both combining superb technical ability and experience with excellent case management and focus on their clients' wider strategic objectives.'
'Formidable opponents in any case.'
'The Seladore team is a consistently high calibre, ferociously hard-working, intensely motivated litigation boutique. Despite relatively modest size they are capable of handling the biggest and most complex disputes, enabling them to compete with some of the heaviest hitters in the market.'
- 'Matt Robertson is an exceptional up-and-coming associate.’
Key clients
- Antoine Massad
- The liquidators of Kidman Asset Management Ltd (in liquidation),
- 9089900 Canada Inc.
Work highlights
- Acting for one of multiple defendants in the multi-party fraud claim brought by the Kuwait Public Institution for Social Security against a host of banks and other financial institutions and certain of their current and former employees.
- Acting for liquidators on behalf of a purported asset management vehicle, whose clients were the victims of a sophisticated fraud carried out by its owner pursuing recovery against banks and other entities that may have enabled the fraud.
- Acted for a Canadian company in proceedings against a UAE-incorporated company and a guarantor, seeking payment of a debt and interest pursuant to a loan facility agreement and an accompanying guarantee, with a settlement reached in 2023.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Simon Bushell
Other key lawyers
Gary Milner-Moore; Gareth Keillor; Kevin Kilgour; Afzalah Sarwar; Owen Hammond; Matt Robertson