The practice at Burges Salmon LLP is noted for its dispute capabilities spanning leading financial institutions, with expertise across facilities, derivatives, securitisations, and investment funds. Mis-selling cases and proceedings linked to money laundering and sanctions are key strengths of the practice, which is ‘versatile and has expertise across banking, financial regulation and insolvency issues’. Caroline Brown heads the practice, with experience advising on professional negligence and high-value contractual disputes. Andrew Burnette is key to the team, with a focus on company and shareholder litigation, while Matthew Kaltsas-Walker boasts financial services disputes expertise.
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‘The team is versatile and has expertise across banking, financial regulation and insolvency issues.'
‘Caroline Brown has expertise across commercial and property matters, and is very considered and responsive.’
Key clients
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited
- Blackfinch Investments Limited
- Agility Shipping International Limited
- ICG Alternative Investment Limited
Work highlights
Acted for FSCS as intervener in the Court of Appeal proceedings Siddique v HDI.
Advising Financial Services Compensation Scheme on a portfolio of claims against defaulted SIPP Operators and their PI Insurers via the Third Party (Rights Against Insurers) Act 2010.
Practice head
Caroline Brown
Other key lawyers
Andrew Burnette; Matthew Kaltsas-Walker