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United States
10 December 2024
The financial services litigation practice at King & Spalding LLP represents a host of clients in commercial disputes, internal investigations and enforcement actions before the DOJ, SEC and CFPB. Matthew Biben and Damien Marshall lead the team in New York, both having vast experience representing clients across the financial services and fintech industries in complex litigation. Other key individuals include Craig Carpenito who has specialized expertise in government investigations as a former SEC enforcement attorney. Jamie Dycus handles numerous class actions related to antitrust, securities and consumer protection laws.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Leading commercial litigation practice with strong complementary practices (e.g. insurance, regulatory).’
‘Leigh Nathanson is very astute and provides advice that is concise and commercial. Leigh is not only good at the procedural and documentary aspects of litigation, but provides top-draw advice on the associated strategic and tactical issues, which is where the value add is for clients. Exceptional engagement and availability.
- 'Brian Donovan is very diligent and applied. Great eye for detail and is very familiar with the procedural rules. Brian has a particular talent for drafting pleadings such that the client's key arguments are highlighted through the use of memorable phrases.’
Key clients
- Capital One
- NatWest
- HSBC
- JP Morgan
- Truist Securities
- TD Securities
Work highlights
Secured a long-awaited victory for HSBC in a lawsuit, originally filed in 2014, accusing HSBC and Scotiabank of conspiring to manipulate the price of silver.
Acted as lead counsel for JPMorgan in Canadian Breaks v. JPMorgan in a closely-watched, first-of-its-kind $79 million action arising out of an energy hedge agreement.
Represented NatWest in fraudulent transfer litigation originally commenced in 2010 by Irving Picard (“Trustee”), as trustee for the liquidation of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities.
Lawyers
Practice head
Matthew Biben; Damien Marshall
Other key lawyers
Craig Carpenito; Jamie Dycus; Christopher Duffy