With renowned financial services and securities litigation expertise, the New York-based team at Clifford Chance is a go-to for banks, multinational corporates and states to cover disputes involving fraud allegations, sovereign debt, sanctions, tax, and market-manipulation claims. Steering the group is Robert Houck, a seasoned litigation expert, specializing in high-stakes securities, commodities and antitrust litigation, with a particular focus on defending class actions and regulatory investigations under US federal securities and commodities laws. Anthony Candido and Jeff Butler bring deep expertise in complex commercial disputes, leveraging experience across federal and state courts. Peter Isajiw is a commercial and securities litigation expert. John Friel is a key port of call for financial institutions and corporate clients in a range of disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘Clifford Chance LLP is part of an international network, which is a competitive advantage compared to local players, especially in international litigation files.’
‘Jeff Butler is heading the international litigation team for many years. He masters in a very efficient way client's expectations and therefore he is capable of providing an outstanding quality. Technically very competent, result driven, taking the lead if and where required, providing regular updates and preparing and assisting the client, even physically, if required.'
Key clients
- Government of Sri Lanka
- Barry Silbert, founder and CEO of Digital Currency Group
- White Oak Global Advisors, LLC
- Kingdom of Belgium
- Banque Internationale à Luxembourg
- GE Renewable Energy North America
- 711 Fifth Ave Principal Owner LLC and BHSD TPC Propco LLC
- Dr Mike Lynch, founder of Autonomy
- ICBC Standard Bank Plc
- NatWest Group PLC (f.k.a. Royal Bank of Scotland Group plc)
- Bank of Montreal/ BMO Securities Corp.
Work highlights
Representing Banque Internationale à Luxembourg ("BIL") in litigation arising from the Madoff collapse since 2010.
Defending the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka in a lawsuit in New York federal court brought by a bondholder regarding Sri Lanka'swell-publicized debt default in 2022.
Defended Standard Bank, a large London-based financial institution, in U.S. class action litigation in the Southern District of New York, accusing defendants of manipulating prices of London-based auctions for physical platinum and palladium.
Practice head
Robert G. Houck
Other key lawyers
Anthony Candido; Jeff Butler; Peter Isajiw; John Friel