Addleshaw Goddard’s finance disputes team acts for a broad spread of financial institutions in banking litigation and remains particularly active on disputes shaped by wider market and regulatory developments. The rotation includes fraud, professional negligence, recoveries, mis-selling, and commission-related claims, reflecting a practice that is closely aligned with the main pressure points facing lenders. Ben Lowans heads the team and continues to handle significant financial services disputes, with Jennifer Hedley also playing an important role on complex lender-side matters. Sandip Singh and Matthew Dibb add further depth, particularly in high value, multi-party and strategically sensitive disputes.
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- Jen Hedley is an outstanding litigator who combines excellent technical knowledge with sound commercial judgment. She is strategic, approachable, and exceptionally responsive, providing clear, practical advice even on the most complex matters. Her ability to manage disputes efficiently while keeping the client's objectives at the forefront makes her a trusted adviser. She has an excellent understanding of the finance sector and depth of experience that lends itself perfectly to giving the best advice for the client. Sandip Singh is an excellent lawyer who is calm, analytical, and commercially astute. He has a strong grasp of complex banking litigation and is adept at identifying practical solutions to difficult issues. He communicates clearly, works seamlessly as part of the wider team, and consistently delivers a high standard of client service.
- The Addleshaw Goddard banking litigation team in Yorkshire is a trusted adviser on complex and high-value disputes. They combine exceptional technical expertise with a pragmatic and commercially focused approach, providing clear, strategic advice that is tailored to the client's objectives. The team is highly responsive, collaborative, and easy to work with, managing matters efficiently while remaining focused on achieving the best possible outcome. They have significant experience in banking and financial services disputes and are adept at handling complex litigation involving multiple parties and cross-border issues. What distinguishes the team is the quality of its people and its commitment to client service. They take the time to understand the commercial context of each matter, communicate clearly throughout, and provide practical solutions to challenging legal issues. We would have no hesitation in recommending the Addleshaw Goddard banking litigation team in Yorkshire.
- Sandip Singh is the partner I primarily work with. From the outset, he came across as confident and assured, clearly demonstrating his depth of knowledge and experience without the need for over-explanation or self-promotion. It was easy to place trust in his advice, as it was evident that he had a strong grasp of both the legal and commercial aspects of the issues we presented to him. We were not looking to spend time deciphering legal theory or being convinced of technical competence. What we needed was a trusted business partner who understood how organisations operate and who could provide clear, decisive advice in practical terms. Sandip consistently met that expectation by telling us what mattered, what our options were, and what to do next, in a way that was straightforward and commercially focused.
- I have always found the AG team to be very personable, friendly, and easy to get along with, while at the same time being very professional and dedicated.
- Jenn Hedley is a great litigator, but she has such a nice style with clients. She is not too harsh, yet effective. Amelia Middlebrook is very good with clients, extremely competent, and gives great commercial advice.
- Deep experience with banking litigation. Responsive and agile. Cost-effective.
- Jennifer Hedley - experienced and savvy. Christina Pullan - knowledgeable, organised, diligent, efficient.
- Sandip Singh and Ben Lowans provided us with great support, particularly Sandip, who was the lead. We were in a time-pressured, stressful situation, but Sandip and Ben guided us through the process we needed to follow. Responses were always timely. Sandip was very proactive about keeping in touch.
- Timely responses, providing knowledge and reassurance in a very stressful situation.
- The individuals we work with are excellent. They are highly professional but easy to interact with. The standouts are Ben Lowans, Jennifer Hedley, Ellie Richardson, and Lynsey Walker.
Key clients
- Castle Water Limited
- Aldermore Bank
- Borough of Kirklees Council
- Barclays Bank
- Santander UK plc
- Phlo Technologies Ltd
- Mitsubishi HC Capital PLC t/a Novuna Business Finance
Work highlights
Advising a lender on the failure of an ESG eco-site and claims of underlying fraud and negligence, with an estimated value of c£3m.
Advising a multitude of mainstream and nonmainstream lenders and financial service providers on undisclosed broker commission cases, estimated to be worth over £50bn.
Acting for Castle Water, a water retailer, in a Court of Appeal case regarding interpretation of key water industry legislation.
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Next Generation Partners
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Jennifer Hedley
Practice head
Ben Lowans; Jennifer Hedley
Other key lawyers
Sandip Singh; Matthew Dibb; Amelia Middlebrook; Christina Pullan