Showcasing extensive knowledge in financial services disputes — predominantly before the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal — Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP handles all aspects of Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud claims and complex recoveries work. Led from Birmingham by nationwide financial services disputes head Chris Busby, the team represents a diverse array of domestic and international clients active across the finance, insurance, and retail sectors. Birmingham-based Martin Ward is highly knowledgeable on breach of mandate and fraud action cases, while Victoria Savage is a specialist in consumer credit litigation. Amanda Rowley is highlighted for her contractual dispute coverage, and in Nottingham, Sarah Langham stands out for her work for retail banks and financial institutions.
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'The ability to structure a team across offices around the country to provide excellent service but more efficiently and cost-effectively than would be the case for a London-only firm.’
‘Eversheds remains one of the banks' key legal firms. They have a wide range of partners, geographically and across numerous skillsets, so that they are able to deal with any case that the bank presents to them. The firm provides guidance and support in a way that is easy to understand and simply makes sense. They also understand the values of the bank and the key stakeholders, and they uphold similar values, which is why we work well together.’
‘Clever, sensible, capable of managing big litigation.’
‘The team is very collaborative, responsive, and reliable. Nothing fazes them or is too much trouble.’
- 'The practice, headed by the exceptionally knowledgeable and approachable Chris Busby, remains very client-friendly, exceptionally easy to deal with, always available, and good value. A great practice.’
‘Chris Busby: hugely knowledgeable, very likeable, very easy to deal with, absolutely committed to finding the best solution for his client. A wonderful litigator all round. Martin Ward: There is nothing that Martin does not know about motor finance and the challenges thrown up by the huge growth in litigation in this key sector. He is a great strategist, highly experienced, yet calm under fire. You want him on your side. Georgie Turner: Georgie is a superb associate. Efficient, organised and easy to deal with. The lynchpin of this smooth-running litigation team. Sarah Grendon: Principal Associate in Financial Services Disputes, Sarah is hugely experienced in the current motor finance-related litigation, very knowledgeable and a great asset to the Eversheds team.’
- 'Very experienced, very knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with.'
- ‘Martin Ward and Chris Busby are always ready to make themselves available for a call, and Martin in particular has an in depth knowledge of the consumer credit market.’
- ‘Amanda Rowley. A first-rate senior associate; and an utter joy to work with.’
- ‘Eversheds have a pre-eminent banking litigation team. That well-deserved reputation comes from a long history of expertise in defending banks in the largest challenges facing the banking industry.’
Key clients
- HSBC UK Bank plc
- Nationwide Building Society
- Santander UK plc
- Aldermore Bank plc
- MotoNovo Finance Limited
- FirstRand Bank
- Revolut Limited
- Creation Financial Services Limited
- Options UK Personal Pensions LLP
- Very Group
- Studio Retail Limited
- Legal & General Group plc
- Together
- Aviva Life and Pensions UK Limited
Work highlights
Acting for FirstRand Bank in the Supreme Court appeals of Johnson, Wrench, Hopcraft - listed to be heard in April 2025.
Acting for Together in respect of two high-value case-managed High Court claims, with complex issues, including one where the Claimant has applied for permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Acting for Revolut Limited in an important High Court case regarding the duties on banks and e-money institutions in respect of funds which later turn out to have been misappropriated as a result of APP fraud.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Martin Ward
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.
Sarah Hope
Amanda Rowley
Practice head
Martin Ward; Sarah Langham; Chris Busby
Other key lawyers
Victoria Savage; Amanda Rowley; Daniel Murphy; Sarah Grendon; Jeremy Fowler; Dan Jackson; Katie Fisher; Gary Orritt; Georgie Turner; Sarah Grendon