DLA Piper acts for large financial institutions as claimants or defendants in high-profile and complex matters, including class actions; the group has also expanded its offering to cover cryptocurrency, fintech and fraud claims. Adam Ibrahim leads the team, focusing on fraud, conspiracy, and negligence claims involving major banks and financial institutions. The team also benefits from Chris Harvey, who covers a wide range of complex, high-value financial matters; Sohail Ali‘s extensive financial litigation experience; and Claire Clayton-Stead’s focus on complex claims regarding retail and commercial banks in the UK market. Hugh Evans also assists with challenging and complex disputes, while Paul McNamee has a particular focus on claims regarding allegations of fraud.
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Témoignages
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‘A highly skilled team providing elite London-level standards in the regions.’
‘Adam Ibrahim provides a high degree of partner-level engagement and is a tough litigator with outstanding judgment in terms of strategy and negotiation.'
‘DLA provides a very reliable service.'
'Chris Harvey is a hands-on partner who works closely with more junior associates to produce excellent results.'
'All of the team are very capable of absorbing factual information relating to cases spanning many years.’
‘The team as a whole represents a 'safe pair of hands', with minimal input required on drafts and strategy.’
Clients clés
- NatWest Group
- Bank of Ireland
- Lloyds Banking Group (including Bank of Scotland)
- PwC
- Leeds Building Society
- Beechbrook Capital
- Sapphire Developments Solihull Limited
Points forts
- Acting on behalf of a London-based property developer in respect of a professional negligence claim against its legal advisers relating to the sale of a landmark development site and the payment of a £1.2m finder’s fee and loss of profits of c.£15m.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
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Responsable de la pratique
Adam Ibrahim
Autres avocats clés
Hugh Evans; Chris Harvey; Sohail Ali; Claire Clayton- Stead; Paul McNamee