Hausfeld & Co LLP has a ‘formidable reputation in banking litigation, particularly in matters involving complex investment and retail disputes’. The team specialises in complex financial services disputes, including LIBOR and FX litigation, leading securities claims, and banking misconduct matters. Lucy Pert is ’very sharp, assertive and adept at winning litigation’, and heads the team with Ned Beale. Anthony Maton is a ‘truly distinguished figure in the world of litigation’, and is particularly skilled at handling FX matters. ’Thorough lawyer’ Simon Bishop specialises in derivatives and structured products, while Greg Lascelles focuses on FCA disputes. Rachael Baillie-Barnes is an ’emerging star’, and is noted alongside the ‘very dedicated, smart, and results-focused’ Ellen Gracey.
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'The commercial litigation team at Hausfeld brings together a winning combination of dedicated lawyers who are utterly focused on meeting the needs of their clients. Their diverse offering lends itself to high quality performance. They are sharp, responsive and extremely adept at providing quality legal advice. They are one of my 'go-to' firms for referrals.’
‘Lucy Pert - very sharp, assertive and adept at winning litigation.'
- 'Simon Bishop- a thorough lawyer who is able to grapple with complex issues and simplify them for clients.'
- 'Rachael Baillie-Barnes is probably the smartest associate I have ever encountered. Ellen Gracey is a star in the making. Very dedicated, smart, and results-focused.’
‘Hausfeld & Co LLP has developed a formidable reputation in banking litigation, particularly in matters involving complex investment and retail disputes. The team demonstrates exceptional legal and analytical skill, coupled with a deep understanding of financial markets and products. Their approach is strategic, meticulous and always aligned with their clients’ commercial objectives.’
‘Anthony Maton is a truly distinguished figure in the world of litigation.'
Key clients
- Mr Phillip Evans, former Inquiry Chair at the Competition and Markets Authority
- All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair Banking (APPG), a cross-party group of MPs and Peers co-chaired by Simon Fell MP
Work highlights
Acting for Phillip Evans, in a precedent-setting collective action against 8 global banks for FX market manipulation. It is the first business focused opt-out collective action approved to proceed by the court. The pivotal Court of Appeal ruling shaping fundamental collective action principles, including criteria for opt-out or opt-in certification and framework for resolving ‘carriage disputes’ between competing class representatives and establishing the Court of Appeal’s jurisdiction to make or vary collective proceedings orders.
Brought the judicial review on behalf of the APPG against the FCA on 10-11 December 2024 related to the mis-selling of interest rate hedging products (IRHPs) by banks to business customers, which is one of the UK’s largest ever financial scandals.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Practice head
Lucy Pert; Ned Beale
Other key lawyers
Anthony Maton; Simon Bishop; Greg Lascelles; Rachael Baillie-Barnes; Ellen Gracey