Mayer Brown International LLP has a ‘high quality financial litigation team’, that is ’particularly adept at managing cross-border disputes and coordinating across jurisdictions’. Members of the team cover the gamut of financial services litigation, and are commended for its technical expertise, and knowledge of disputes involving derivatives and structured products. Sanctions and fraud are both strengths of the team. The ‘highly responsive, calming and authoritative’ practice is led by Ian McDonald, who has particular expertise handling loan structures, structured finance, and derivatives. Chris Chapman acts on litigation and contentious regulatory issues, while Mark Stefanini is highly active on many of the multijurisdictional mandates undertaken by the practice. Sarah Garvey is ’particularly skilful at handling cases which are legally and factually complex’, while Airlie Goodman is ‘always on top of the detail’. Cail Wyn Evans is ’acute and hardworking’.
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‘High quality financial litigation team.’
‘Sarah Garvey: Sarah is an up-and-coming partner with sound instincts. She is particularly skilful and handling cases which are legally and factually complex.’
‘The team works extremely hard for the client - both in fighting their corner and in ensuring that the strategy meets the commercial needs of the client and satisfies internal stakeholders. The team is reinforced by technical expertise within the firm.’
‘Ian MacDonald is the master of client management - highly responsive, calming and authoritative.'
- 'Airlie Goodman is always on top of the detail and is a good-humoured and collaborative team player in stressful situations.'
- Cail Wyn Evans is a rising star - acute and hardworking.’
‘Ian Mc Donald and Airlie Goodman are great professionals, with solid reputation and great availability.’
'Ian McDonald was an exceptional partner when I last worked with him, easy to work with and a good team leader with a firm grasp of litigation strategy.’
‘Mayer Brown is a fantastic firm. I have worked with them on high-value and complex litigation, and they have provided a world-class service.’
Key clients
- Banca Generali S.p.A.
- BNY Mellon
- HSBC
- Principal Global Investors LLC
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Société Générale
- Temporis Capital
- UBS
- Wells Fargo
Work highlights
Acted for Société Générale on an appeal against a judgment which found that it had wrongly maintained freezing orders against a Turkish counterparty between 2008 and 2016, following failed attempts by their former solicitors to effect service of the relevant proceedings in Turkey.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading associates
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Lauren Theodoulou
Practice head
Ian McDonald
Other key lawyers
Chris Chapman; Mark Stefanini; Sarah Garvey; Airlie Goodman; Cail Wyn Evans