MH Litigation

Paul Howcroft, Partner

Experience:

Extensive experience of all types of commercial litigation and arbitration and particular reputation for banking disputes and shareholder actions. Expertise in international matters involving conflicts of law and jurisdiction and insurance. Acting for all types of banks, including Barclays, Lloyds TSB, HSBC, smaller UK banks and overseas banks in all areas of banking dispute. Advising the European Commission on pre-paid cards. Recent cases include company and shareholder disputes, including Planet Organic, ERCRO and Bertram Group. Acting for Britvic Soft Drinks and Bass Brewers in the lead action arising from the industry-wide carbon dioxide benzene contaminations. Author of a Guide to International Litigation in London and many articles and conferences on banking, fraud, corruption and jurisdictional topics.

Recognition:
"Paul Howcroft impresses clients as someone who "never loses his cool and always provides clear realistic advice." He has expertise of banking and finance-related disputes." - Chambers UK 2008.

"A leader in the field of dispute resolution" - Chambers UK 2008

Highly recommended as an expert in banking litigation - Legal Experts 2007

Summary of Specialisms:
Arbitration, Banking, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Disputes, Conflicts of Law, Insolvency, Insurance, Jurisdiction, Trade

Employment:

Boodle Hatfield (1982 - 1986), Durrant Piesse / Lovells (1986 - 1990), Nicholson Graham & Jones (1990 - 2003), Marriott Harrison (2003 - present)

Trained at:

Williams and James

Qualifications:
MA (Cantab) Law, Solicitor Advocate (Civil), Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales

Studied at:
Trinity Hall, Cambridge University

Memberships:
International Bar Association

Interests:

Literature, drawing, shooting, walking