‘Deep industry knowledge’ differentiates the banking litigation practice at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, with an offering spanning capital markets trading disputes, complex regulatory issues, and high-value financial services disputes. Members of the team are particularly knowledgeable of a range of issues facing financial institutions, including regulatory pressures. Oran Gelb ’stands out for his dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to securing great outcomes for clients’, and leads the team with Graham Shear, who is ‘hugely experienced and attracts a lot of high-profile work’. Key to the practice are ’ knowledgeable’ Andrew Tuson, and Ravi Nayer, whose client base includes a range of high-profile financial services institutions
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Deep industry knowledge.’

  • ‘Oran Gelb stands out for his dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to securing great outcomes for clients. Marc Thorley is an excellent addition to the team with a wealth of experience of banking-related disputes. Andrew Street offers sound advice and excels at handling complex disputes.’

  • ‘BCLP has become a premium brand for banking litigation among other high-value commercial disputes. They have a team of high-quality individuals experienced in servicing the largest and highest-value cases.’

  • Graham Shear is hugely experienced and attracts a lot of high-profile work. Ravi Nayer is one of the leading lights of shareholder actions for large financial institutions.'
  • ‘Oran Gelb is an excellent solicitor - a deft strategist with a calm, solution-oriented approach.’

  • ‘Oran Gelb is a fantastic partner. He has great judgment, a deep knowledge of the law, and is all over the details.’

  • ' Andrew Tuson is user-friendly and knowledgeable.’'Very easy to work with, exceptional legal skills and strong communicative skills.'

  • 'A very strong team for banking disputes and complex commercial litigation, including sporting and gambling matters. They have the capability to handle complex international litigation and are able to go toe-to-toe with other leading litigation firms.'

Key clients

  • Legal and General
  • CSC Directors and others
  • BNP Paribas
  • BGC Partners

Work highlights

Acting for Legal & General, the UK’s largest asset manager, in its claims against Glencore plc, one of the world’s largest mining and commodities companies, in complex securities litigation that could have significant ramifications for the entire global natural resources industry.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

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

Rhys Corbett

Practice head

Graham Shear; Oran Gelb

Other key lawyers

Rhys Corbett; Andrew Tuson; Ravi Nayer