Boasting a strong global network, DLA Piper is prominent in international disputes, particularly in tandem with its pan-African network. James Carter is a ‘fantastic team leader’, specialising in disputes involving Africa. Jamie Curle boasts extensive experience in the financial services, industrial and consumer good sectors. Bolstering the group’s cross-border capabilities, Jeremy Sher advises on disputes spanning Europe, North America and Australia and heads the firm’s global class actions group. Charles Allin is active in disputes involving African, Middle Eastern and offshore jurisdictions, while Tom Laidler advises a diverse clientele ranging from financial institutions to investors and HNW individuals. Dan Jewell’s international disputes practice spans the banking and financial services, energy and natural resources, and technology sectors. Former corporate and HNW disputes head Jeremy Andrews has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘Jeremy Andrews and Jamie Curle are excellent banking and fraud lawyers in London. James Carter is an enthusiastic and clever arbitration lawyer.’
‘Particularly impressed by Serena Cooke, who is very clever, organised and a pleasure to deal with. Andrea Carbone is also excellent.’
‘James Carter is a fantastic team leader who gets the most out of his associates and manages the client very effectively. Tom Laidler is a junior partner who has a great eye for detail, without losing sight of the bigger picture. Nadya Rouben is an absolute powerhouse. She is completely across the legal and factual issues, making her indispensable on the team.’
‘Serena Cooke is clear partner-quality, with impressive judgment and always willing to put in the hours. Charles Allin is a relatively junior partner, but clearly making his mark and showing good judgment.’
'Katherine Roe is a delight to work with.’
‘James Carter is great with clients and good at steering the tactics and strategy of a case. Tom Laidler is an excellent partner, with a great command of the detail and a good tactical sense.’
Key clients
- Atlas Mara Limited and African Banking Corporation Zambia
- Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Car UK Limited
- Arconic Corporation and Arconic Architectural Products SAS
- Entain PLC and ElectraWorks Limited
- NatWest Markets PLC/NatWest Markets N.V.
- GLAS Trust Corporation Limited (GLAS) / Global Loan Agency Services Limited (GTCL)
- Renova Industries Limited et. al.
- Tamara Ralph
- Yamada Ltd
- Peter Dean, former CEO and principal shareholder in Noble Foods Group
Work highlights
Acting for Atlas Mara in c. USD 200 million multijurisdictional proceedings in relation to alleged breaches of a sale and purchase agreement. The trial hearing took place over 5 weeks in November and December 2023, and judgment was handed down on 7 February 2024, with our clients securing total victory as all the claimants’ claims failed.
Acted for Clydesdale Bank on claims challenging Clydesdale’s entitlement to charge fixed rate loan break costs and the pricing methodology of the relevant loans.
Representing Volvo in UK High Court class action proceedings concerning allegations of the use of unlawful “defeat devices” in Volvo diesel vehicles.
Lawyers
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.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Paul Hopman; James Carter
Other key lawyers
Jamie Curle; Jeremy Sher; Charles Allin; Tom Laidler; Dan Jewell; Serena Cooke; Chris Morris; Nadya Rouben; Katherine Roe; Andrea Carbone