William Fox Bregman

Partner, Solicitor & Head of Banking and Finance Litigation

Banking & Finance Litigation , Betting, Gambling and Gaming , Commercial Disputes , Dispute Resolution , Insolvency

My Approach

My philosophy is to provide a city service at a regional cost.

I work hard for the firm’s clients ensuring their objective is always achieved, with a proportionate and pragmatic approach.

Areas of Expertise

Banking & Financial litigation
Commercial restructuring
Insolvency
High value litigation & complex finance disputes
Contractual disputes and FCA regulatory issues
Civil fraud
Injunctions
Film scheme and other tax planning mis-selling claims
Disputing and defending demands for tax payment from HMRC, including ‘Accelerated Payment Notices’ (“APNs”)

Recent Work Includes

Founder of the Banking & Finance Department which has recovered over £55m for clients nationally
Having conduct of over 100 financial and rate swap mis-selling claims
Advising on over 20 High Court Injunction Applications with a 100% success rate
Actively progressing a £4m LIBOR manipulation claim through the London High Court
Representing a number of national clients in claims against their banks
Successfully recovering over £2m for clients who have been mis-sold Fixed Rate Loans or Tailored Business Loans
Advising a local property developer on a £10m mis-sold Life Insurance Policy
Advising on; high value restructuring, preventing foreclosure, protecting assets and employees
Progressing a number of claims through the IRHP Review and the Financial Ombudsmen Service
Recovering £168,000 for a local property developer in a Consequential Loss Claim in the IRHP Review
Advising on mis-sold tax schemes to High Net Worth Individuals

Experience, Professional Associations and Qualifications

Qualified as a solicitor in March 2009
Became Partner of the firm in 2013
LLB Law Degree
Post Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice – Guildford College of Law
Recommended lawyer by The Legal 500 (UK 2020) described as 'experienced in the banking and finance space'.
Ranked as a Leading Individual by The Legal 500 (UK 2019) described as ‘a highly respected practitioner in claims against banks’.
Recommended lawyer by The Legal 500 (UK 2017) being described as having a 'wealth of experience in banking and finance litigation’
Recommended Department by The Legal 500 (UK 2016) for Commercial Litigation

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