Banking Litigation Podcast EP59: Monthly Update – March/April 2026

About this episode

This episode discusses recent banking litigation cases relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions.

In this edition of our banking litigation podcast, we consider some recent cases that will be most relevant to in-house lawyers at banks and financial institutions. This episode is hosted by John Corrie, a partner in our banking litigation team, who is joined by Ceri Morgan and special guest Frances Furnivall. Speakers: John Corrie (Partner), Ceri Morgan (Knowledge Counsel), Frances Furnivall (Senior Associate). You can find out more about the cases covered in this podcast on our blog at the following links: Supreme Court confirms suspension of payment obligations under letters of credit due to UK Russian sanctions regime https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-03/supreme-court-confirms-suspension-of-payment-obligations-under-letters-of-credit-due-to-uk-russian-sanctions-regime High Court considers whether success fee payable to advisory firm in respect of "Equivalent Transaction" in de-SPAC merger https://www.hsfkramer.com/notes/bankinglitigation/2026-03/high-court-considers-whether-success-fee-payable-to-advisory-firm-in-respect-of-equivalent-transaction-in-de-spac-merger High Court considers summary judgment application on whether success fee payable by private…

People in this episode

Host: John Corrie

Guest: Frances Furnivall

Topics covered

• banking litigation
• legal cases
• financial institutions
• in-house lawyers
• UK sanctions
• de-SPAC merger
• success fees

Keywords

• banking litigation
• legal update
• UK sanctions
• success fee
• de-SPAC merger
• High Court
• Supreme Court

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Herbert Smith Freehills, Supreme Court, High Court, UK Russian sanctions regime, private equity fund, placement agent, advisory firm, tripartite man

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