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Banking litigation: investment and retail

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The banking litigation practice at ‘class outfit’ Squire Patton Boggs is ’easy to work with and ruthlessly efficient’. Complex shareholder disputes, high-value fraud, and asset tracing matters are all strengths of the team, that is also skilled at handling structured finance and cryptocurrency disputes. Team head Stephen Sampson handles complex, high-profile disputes, with particular knowledge of the sports and entertainment sector. Chris Webber and Kate Wakeham are ‘market-leaders in banking litigation’. Webber leads on complex financial services disputes, with extensive complementary experience in regulatory investigations. Lucy Webster specialises in cross-border disputes, particularly with an ESG lens, while Christian Toms has a focus on complex financial arrangements and joint venture disputes. Katie Pritchard is noted.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Good market knowledge and presence.’

  • ‘Chris Webber and Kate Wakeham are clever and canny litigators with excellent market knowledge. They are unruffled in the course of tough litigation.’

  • ‘SPB stands out for its unwavering dedication to client service. SPB consistently goes above and beyond, and combines deep legal expertise with a proactive, hands-on approach. I found that what sets SPB apart is the personalized attention clients receive, clear communication, and a tireless commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes. Always going the extra mile!’

  • ‘Chris Webber - Chris is absolutely excellent, very responsive and committed to his clients. Goes above and beyond to achieve the best possible outcome, and thinks creatively and strategically.'

  • 'Katherine Wakeham - Katherine is exceptionally hard-working and committed to her clients. Excellent strategist and always on top of the details of her matters. Also, very pleasant to work with.

  • ‘Christopher Webber and Kate Wakeham are market-leaders in banking litigation. They are always focused on results and client objectives. They provide outstanding client service and always deliver.’

Key clients

  • Tokushukai Inc
  • Brooks MacDonald
  • Lloyds Banking Group
  • Independent Wealth Planners UK Ltd

Work highlights

Acting on behalf of a co-founder of the crypto lending business Nexo, in a claim for his c.50% shareholding in the business and a share of native NEXO cryptocurrency issued by Nexo.
Acting on behalf of another co-founder of the crypto lending business Nexo, in a claim for his c.20% shareholding in the business and a share of native NEXO cryptocurrency issued by Nexo.
Acting for Brooks Macdonald Financial Consulting Limited in defence of claims by a sophisticated high net worth former client in relation to allegedly negligent advice to invest in three high profile film finance schemes.

Practice head

Stephen Sampson; Chris Webber

Other key lawyers

Kate Wakeham; Lucy Webster; Christian Toms; Katie Pritchard