Pallas Partners LLP is a specialist litigation boutique that handles complex, substantial commercial disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Founder and managing partner, Natasha Harrison, is routinely engaged by various high-profile public and private sector clients for her capabilities in high-stakes, cross-border matters. Fiona Huntriss continues to be a key contact for a diverse array of clients seeking representation before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, while Tracey Dovaston is particularly noted for her wide-ranging financial services acumen. Other key figures include Matthew Getz, a dual-qualified (UK and US) specialist in white collar defence and anti-corruption matters; Neil Pigott, a highly experienced banking litigator with a strong track record in restructuring mandates; and Susana Cao Miranda, noted for her broad contentious regulatory practice. Kimmie Fearnside, whose recent engagements include post-M&A disputes and cross-border ESG litigation, is also recommended.
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Key clients
- Two large groups of Credit Suisse AT1 holders
- Isidoro Ernesto Quiroga Moreno
- Vanguard
- Invesco
- Lloyds Bank (through Scottish Widows)
- Fidelity
- VR Capital
- Farallon Capital Management
- Moza Banco
- Liquidators of Farfetch Limited
- Luc Despins
- Barry Maloney
Work highlights
Acting for Isidoro Ernesto Quiroga Moreno and others in connection with a dispute with Joyvio Group and related entities, concerning the 2018 sale of Australis Seafoods.
Advising institutional and retail holders in proceedings against the Swiss authorities, Credit Suisse and UBS in respect of the write-down of the AT1s and the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse.
Acting for Telefonica as seventh and eight respondents before the Court of Appeal in the litigation commenced by Phones4U (in administration) (P4U).
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Practice head
Natasha Harrison
Other key lawyers
Fiona Huntriss; Tracey Dovatson; Matt Getz; Neil Pigott; Susana Cao Miranda; Kimmie Fearnside