The banking litigation practice at CMS consists of a number of ‘responsive lawyers who understand client needs and complex legal issues’, acting for leading financial services companies on significant disputes. The team is particularly commended for its knowledge of crypto platforms and fintechs. ’Stand out star’ Tom Dane heads the practice that has ‘fantastic global reach with high calibre lawyers’, acting for many of the team’s domestic and international clients. Kushal Gandhi is ’extremely client focused’, with complementary arbitration expertise, while Vanessa Whitman is ‘one of the best banking litigators in the City’. Adam Ferris and Rachel Harrison are key to the team.
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Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Tom Dane

Other key lawyers

Kushal Gandhi; Vanessa Whitman; Adam Ferris; Rachel Harrison