Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The go-to firm for heavyweight litigation, with strength in depth and all the experience across multiple fields.’
‘Ian Moulding: excellent leader of the team. Lindsay Bickerton: up-and-coming partner with great future.’
‘Helen Carty is simply outstanding. Her knowledge of banking law and command of the field is second to none. She combines exceptional intellect with extremely high emotional intelligence. There is no better team leader for a heavy-duty banking dispute.’
‘One of the very best firms for blue-chip, highest value banking and financial services litigation of all kinds. Serious strength in depth at all levels.'
- 'Advises on emerging risk issues for banks, including "traditional" risks, such as Quincecare and derivatives claims, and emerging litigation risks, including LIBOR transition and greenwashing. The firm is increasingly involved in defending claims arising from new technology, or in the fintech space, including blockchain and crypto-related issues.’
‘Guy Burkitt — Guy was a superstar Senior Associate and will be a superstar partner. Thoughtful, hard-working, superbly capable, highly-experienced. Has been involved in many of the largest banking disputes in recent years and advises on USD LIBOR cartel litigation.'
- 'Kate Scott — heavily involved in tech disputes for financial institutions and fintech disputes. Major focus on institutional disputes for crypto exchanges and crypto market makers.'
- 'Ian Moulding — has the ear of the largest banks and financial institutions for their highest-value work. A wealth of experience. Understands the internal drivers of the large institutions.’
- 'Consistently involved in the highest profile cases in banking litigation. They are each standout individuals - and hugely dedicated to their clients' cause. They are also exceptionally easy people to deal with. Simply stellar.'
- 'Excellent team - real strength in depth in large-scale, commercial litigation. Particularly well-known for securities litigation, where they are one of two market leaders.'
Work highlights
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Lindsay Bickerton
Guy Burkitt
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Michael Gorrie
Practice head
Ian Moulding
Other key lawyers
Helen Carty; Matthew Newick; Kate Scott; Kelwin Nicholls; Lindsay Bickerton; Michael Gorrie; Guy Burkitt