Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP is home to a well experienced banking litigation team, that is ‘highly competent and client-friendly’, and reputed for the depth of its expertise in complex financial disputes. Chris Warren-Smith heads the team, advising financial institutions, asset managers, and wealth managers on a wide range of regulatory and litigious issues. Peter Sharp is key to the team, with a practice spanning banking and financial services, insurance, and aviation, while Paul Mesquitta focuses on coverage disputes. Keir Baker and Edward Cook are noted.
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‘Great mix.’
‘Paul Mesquitta is an up-and-coming partner. Give 100% to every case and always finds something others have overlooked. A rising star.’
‘Brilliant but low-key and calm.’
‘Peter Sharp has a huge intellect.'
‘A highly competent and client-friendly team.’
‘Chris Warren Smith has a good bedside manner, and his colleagues, including Keir Baker, are tenacious litigators.’
Key clients
- Investor Group in G4S plc
- Investor Group in Serco Group plc
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chris Warren-Smith; Peter Sharp; Paul Mesquitta
Other key lawyers
Keir Baker; Edward Cook