Working in tandem with the firm’s white-collar, antitrust, and regulatory practices, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner provides financial institutions with a full-service offering. Multi-party claims are a key focal point for the ‘excellent banking team’, along with litigation related to financial services, capital markets, and regulatory issues. ’Fantastic partner’ Oran Gelb leads the practice, boasting a wealth of experience representing financial institutions in both litigation and investigations. Market abuse and manipulation are particular areas of expertise for Andrew Tuson, who represents retail and investment banks, trading houses, and corporate clients. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Rhys Corbett excels in multi-party litigation. Joseph Ninan is another key member of the team, along with Joanna Munro.
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‘Andrew Tuson is an exceptional individual who has unrivalled knowledge and experience in this area.’
‘My main experience working with BCLP has been with Andrew Tuson who is very response and always provides pragmatic, considered and commercial advice.’
‘We have been extremely pleased with the level of responsiveness and pragmatism of this team. They provide sound, strategic advice based on a real understanding of our business and the industry. Andrew Tuson is our go-to partner. It is a pleasure to work with him.’
‘BCLP have an excellent banking team with a real depth of sectoral and tactical expertise.’
‘Graham Shear has a mastery of litigation tactics and strategy which is a huge benefit to clients. Oran Gelb is an excellent litigator with a good tactical sense.’
‘BCLP's banking litigation team is extremely strong, servicing some of the top disputes in London. The partners are very hands-on, and they have been involved in some of the biggest banking disputes e.g. the FX litigation.’
‘Oran Gelb is a fantastic partner - he is a pleasure to work with, switched on and sensible, and a master of the detail.’
‘Oran Gelb--thoughtful, analytical, charming and a pleasure to work with. Calm under extreme pressure. Challenges those around him to think creatively to achieve results for the client. On top of the detail, but also good at running a large team.'
Key clients
- BNPP
- Morgan Stanley International Limited
- Morgan Stanley & Co International plc
- BGC Partners
- Invesus Group Ltd
- Fitch Ratings, Inc
- Fitch Rating Limited
Work highlights
- Acting for BGC Partners in respect of large-scale frauds perpetrated on BGC Partners, and its partners, by rogue employees.
- Acting for BNP Paribas in respect of a dispute concerning an alleged complex structured finance transaction whereby the claimant claimed it was owed €1.4bn.
- Defending Morgan Stanley in a high-value damages action brought in the English High Court by 175 institutional investors.
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Practice head
Graham Shear; Oran Gelb
Other key lawyers
Andrew Tuson; Rhys Corbett; Joseph Ninan; Joanna Munro