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.
Banking litigation in West Midlands
Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP
Praxisleiter:
Martin Ward; Sarah Langham; Chris Busby
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Victoria Savage; Amanda Rowley; Daniel Murphy; Sarah Grendon; Jeremy Fowler; Dan Jackson; Katie Fisher; Gary Orritt; Georgie Turner; Sarah Grendon
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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.’
Kernmandanten
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
Highlight-Mandate
- 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.
Gateley Legal
Fielding a team of specialists in fraud cases in the asset finance sphere and unregulated commercial loan agreement disputes, Gateley Legal delivers bespoke advice to banks and building societies. Additionally, the team is well-versed in wrongful termination and recovery cases. James Baird, an experienced finance litigator, leads the practice, drawing on fraud prevention and recovery expertise. The Birmingham-based division is further bolstered by the experience of Edmund Locock, who primarily concentrates on contentious banking and complex asset recovery proceedings.
Praxisleiter:
James Baird
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Edmund Locock
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‘Simply the top commercial law firm in Birmingham and as good as any Magic Circle firms in their field.’
‘James Baird is simply one of the top commercial litigators in the region and a market leader in all matters of credit finance law. As good as any partner in the Magic Circles firms. Robust legal advice is always given. Great team leader. Clients love him.‘
‘Gateley Legal did a very good job working for us on a litigation issue. They were easy to get hold of, they responded quickly, their strategy of dealing with the issue made sense and ultimately worked, and they were friendly and reassuring.’
Kernmandanten
Arkle Finance Limited
Armada Investments Limited
D&D Leasing UK Limited
Hampshire Trust Bank PLC
H H Business Finance Limited
Kennet Equipment Leasing Limited
LE Capital UK Limited
Performance Finance Limited
Propel Finance PLC
Photolease Limited
Rivers Leasing Limited
STAR Asset Finance Limited
ScaniaFinance Great Britain Limited
Somerset Equipment Finance (UK) Limited
WestWon Limited
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TLT
Spearheaded by the ‘very personable and knowledgeable’ Roger Potgieter in Birmingham, the TLT team has vast expertise in financial services disputes, ranging from negligent advice to misrepresentation claims. Potgieter is highly knowledgeable in contentious recoveries and is a go-to adviser for banks and leasing companies, while Julie Peel chiefly concentrates on fraudulent transactions. Amanda Wootton and Turon Miah are also recommended.
Praxisleiter:
Roger Potgieter
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Julie Peel; Amanda Wootton; Turon Miah; John Williams; Jordon Bray; Charlotte Healey; Johanne Butler; Manisha Punj
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‘Roger Potgieter – very keen attention to detail, whilst at the same time managing to keep in mind the bigger picture and a client’s overall strategy. His instructions are comprehensive, and he is always available for further assistance or clarification. A real joy to work with, particularly in the context of bulk claims where the volume of work can become overwhelming to other solicitors.‘
‘The team at TLT has an enviable profile in the banking litigation sector. It attracts good quality and varied work. The quality of the team with whom I have dealt is extremely high.’
‘I would like to mention Roger Potgieter and Jordon Bray in particular. They are truly impressive solicitors who always provide clear instructions and whose legal knowledge and tactical awareness make them a joy to work with. They are always sensible and pragmatic and avoid unnecessarily taking poor points.’
Highlight-Mandate
- Instructed to act for one of the UK’s largest financiers of commercial trailers in a 3-way dispute with a customer and the supplier.
- Instructed to act for the asset finance division of a challenger bank to recover a number of high-value vehicles subject to hire purchase agreements and then to pursue a shortfall claim from a high-profile guarantor.
- Acting for motor finance clients defending multiple motor finance commission claims, while providing related regulatory support and advice covering issues such as disclosure obligations, accounting provisioning exercises, and lender relationships with motor dealers and brokers.