Mayer Brown represents a broad array of clients in complex litigation matters and boasts cross-border strengths, with experience supporting financial institutions before foreign enforcement bodies. Mark Hanchet is a recognised force in the market, with a focused practice on commercial litigation, securities and bankruptcy matters and regulatory enforcement. Christopher Houpt is also a standout attorney operating in the fields of securitization, structured finance and derivatives disputes. Both as team leaders in New York, whilst Christopher Chapman and Ian McDonald spearhead from London. In Chicago, Lucia Nale is very active in consumer finance litigation and represents clients in the retail banking industry. Robert Hamburg is also an up-and-coming partner of note back in New York.
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Testimonials
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‘Fantastic trial lawyers with the capacity to handle large & complex international cases, which involve Switzerland and Swiss banks. ’
‘Mark Hanchet is fabulous. Has not lost any case for us over 15 years and is a real fighter for his client's interests. Just to add to that, Mark has a real understanding and knowledge of Swiss banks and culture (which is very rare).'
'Robert Hamburg is just fantastic.’
Key clients
- HSBC Bank
- Société Générale
- Bank of Montreal
- The Bank of New York Mellon
- Morgan Stanley
- Banque Pictet
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Mark Hanchet; Chris Houpt; Christopher Chapman; Ian McDonald