Business & Banking Litigation Network

Global expertise in disputes.

The Business & Banking Litigation Network is a network of law firms from around the world with litigation expertise including experience of acting for clients in disputes with banks and other financial institutions.

About

The main objective of the network is to provide members with ready access to a law firm in another country that the member might wish to appoint for assistance on a client’s behalf.

Each member firm has extensive experience of litigation including experience of handling claims against banks and other financial institutions, but the network is non-exclusive and so there is no obligation to refer cases to each other, although in practice there have been a large number of referrals.

The network currently has members in over 30 jurisdictions, each firm having extensive experience of litigation.

If you would like further information or wish to consider joining the network, please contact us or visit the network’s website.

Islamic finance

Our financial services team has experience in drafting and negotiating master purchase and sale agreements for Islamic finance products, including commodity based Murabaha trades and Sukuk bonds, negotiating with a number of Middle Eastern Banks in the process.

On the disputes side, we have been instructed by a number of state-owned Middle Eastern banks over the years on various financial and commercial dispute matters. As such we are aware and very familiar with the business and other cultural issues involved in acting both for and against clients in the Arab world.

Spotlight

Services for brokers

Wide-ranging legal and regulatory guidance to help Broker Dealers, including stockbrokers, interdealer brokers, FX, CFD, crypto and commodities brokers deal with regulation and legal risk and documentation.

In the UK, activities of Brokers are tightly regulated by the UK FCA and FSMA and EU regulations grandfathered into local law. environment. From the way you document derivatives trades to the way you communicate potential investment opportunities, everything is tightly controlled by several rules that affect how you do business. At the same time, customers and counterparties are increasingly litigious. Disputes around misselling are becoming more commonplace, and allegations of misconduct can result in liability more readily than in the past. We help our clients understand what is permitted and what they can and cannot do.

Pragmatic solutions from a specialist team

Our broker practice is partner-led and supported by specialist lawyers with extensive hands-on experience gained working in brokerage and capital markets. We can advise advising brokers on a wide range of issues, covering regulation, deal documentation, employment and litigation.

While other lawyers may overcomplicate the legal and regulatory framework, we focus on what’s important. We aim to handle every matter pragmatically, providing concrete solutions for our broker clients, based on our real world experience of working not just in law firms but for investment banks and brokers.

Select areas of expertise

We offer a full spectrum of services for brokers who trade in equities, debt, currency, commodities, contracts for difference, cryptocurrencies and derivatives.

Regulatory and compliance: We assist with all aspects of regulation and compliance including perimeter guidance, financial promotions and the FCA Handbook.
Documenting Transactions: Additionally, we advise on terms of business, introducing broker agreements, appointed representative agreements as well as derivatives master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, MSLA etc).
Disputes: Our seasoned dispute resolution team handles the most significant matters facing financial brokers including claims for misselling, professional negligence and contractual disputes. We also assist with regulatory investigations.
Employment law and general business: We can help you set up brokerage documentation, employment contracts and compliance policies, as well as manage everyday employment issues, internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. We also conduct employment tribunal hearings and settlement negotiations.
Data privacy: FCA-regulated brokers have a duty to be responsible when handling client data and control their activities through adequate risk-management systems. Our specialists in data privacy law can help you build GDPR-compliant practices and respond appropriately to any breach.

Business & Banking Litigation Network Publications

Financial services seminar slides February 2024

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Financial services seminar slides

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Banking & financial disputes

An overview of our dispute resolution expertise dealing with the most complex claims against the major banks and financial institutions.

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DIRECT ACCESS SUPPORT FOR COUNSEL:litigation and arbitration services - litigation and arbitration services

An overview of our litigation and arbitration services supporting Counsel instructed by clients on a direct access basis. Our offering is most suited to cases where Counsel is instructed by substantial clients, overseas lawyers or in-house counsel

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST SERVICES FOR LAW FIRMS

LCIA ARBITRATION:A guide to the London Court of International Arbitration - A guide to the London Court of International Arbitration

The London Court of International Arbitration (“LCIA”) is one of the world’s leading international institutions for commercial dispute resolution. This guide, prepared mainly to assist non – UK parties, provides an overview of the Court and its processes.

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST SERVICES FOR LAW FIRMS

A guide for other law firms on the litigation and arbitration services we provide, and our approach, in circumstances where they require another law firm to act for a client because they have a conflict of interest or for another reason.

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Pragmatic solutions from a specialist team

Select areas of expertise

We offer a full spectrum of services for brokers who trade in equities, debt, currency, commodities, contracts for difference, cryptocurrencies and derivatives.

Regulatory and compliance: We assist with all aspects of regulation and compliance including perimeter guidance, financial promotions and the FCA Handbook.
Documenting Transactions: Additionally, we advise on terms of business, introducing broker agreements, appointed representative agreements as well as derivatives master agreements (ISDA, GMRA, MSLA etc).
Disputes: Our seasoned dispute resolution team handles the most significant matters facing financial brokers including claims for misselling, professional negligence and contractual disputes. We also assist with regulatory investigations.
Employment law and general business: We can help you set up brokerage documentation, employment contracts and compliance policies, as well as manage everyday employment issues, internal investigations and disciplinary proceedings. We also conduct employment tribunal hearings and settlement negotiations.
Data privacy: FCA-regulated brokers have a duty to be responsible when handling client data and control their activities through adequate risk-management systems. Our specialists in data privacy law can help you build GDPR-compliant practices and respond appropriately to any breach.

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Business & Banking Litigation Network

Global expertise in disputes.

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