Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP

Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP boasts a ‘very focussed, dynamic team’ in the banking litigation sphere, that is ’responsive, lucid and innovative in their approach’. The practice leverages its conflict-free nature to act against notable financial institutions, and often works on disputes involving leading international banks. Team head Sinead O’Callaghan is ‘top-tier’, and has expertise in bond-related disputes and high-value freezing injunctions. Financial services specialist Stephen Elam is an ’excellent partner who knows the industry’, and is skilled at handling crypto-related disputes. ‘Astoundingly good lawyer’ Jon Felce focuses on fraud and sanctions mandates, and has significant cybercrime expertise, while Sam Roberts is an ’astute strategic thinker’. Natalie Todd is key to the team, and is ‘experienced at guiding a team through difficult cases’.