Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is a major player in financial services disputes, with a strong track record in high-value and complex matters, particularly those heard before the High Court and Competition Appeal Tribunal. The team is especially active in Authorised Push Payment fraud claims and sophisticated recoveries work, acting for a mix of domestic and international clients across the finance, insurance, and retail sectors. The practice is led from Birmingham by Chris Busby , the firm’s nationwide head of financial services disputes. Also in Birmingham, Martin Ward is well regarded for his expertise in breach of mandate and fraud claims, while Victoria Savage focuses on consumer credit litigation. Amanda Rowley is noted for her contractual disputes work, and in Nottingham, Sarah Langham is a key contact for retail banks and financial institutions.
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Key clients
- FirstRand Bank Limited t/a MotoNovo Finance, Aldermore Bank plc, MotoNovo Finance Limited
- Doha Bank Q.P.S.C.
- Global Energy Horizons Corporation
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme Limited
- Very Group, Creation Financial Services, Studio Retail Limited and others
- Libyan Foreign Bank
- Citigroup Global Markets Limited
Lawyers
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Practice head
Chris Busby; Sarah Langham; Martin Ward
Other key lawyers
Victoria Savage; Amanda Rowley