Simmons & Simmons‘ banking litigation practice is ’very thorough and reactive’, handling leading matters for financial institutions. The team is adept at representing both traditional market leaders, as well as crypto clients, and fintechs. ‘Stand out partner’ Caroline Hunter-Yeats leads the practice along with Patrick Boylan. Hunter-Yeats is particularly noted for her ’bet the company’ disputes work. Robert Turner is noted for his asset management and investment funds work.
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‘Very thorough and reactive. Client focussed and seek to solve issues with focus on the end result.’
‘Caroline Hunter Yeats is calm under pressure, and is supportive of the aims of clients and fellow professionals. A stand-out partner who adds value.’
‘The firm enters a new chapter under the leadership of litigator Emily Monastiriotis, whose promotion to managing partner is expected to bring significant benefits across the board. Key growth areas for the firm include enforcement banking, as well as commercial and civil fraud. Its continued success is driven by the strength and quality of its team, along with effective cross-selling between practice areas.’
'Intelligent and agile banking litigation team.'
'Very responsive and always aware of the big picture.'
'A very well-resourced and knowledgeable banking litigation team, among the best in the City of London. The team is entirely unfazed when dealing with mammoth litigation, with the ability to marshall vast quantities of information in the blink of an eye.'
Key clients
- British Mortgage Finance No’s 4-7 PLC
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Patrick Boylan; Caroline Hunter-Yeats
Other key lawyers
Emily Monastiriotis; Robert Turner