Dan specialises in city and financial services litigation and investigations.
He is experienced in managing and resolving major multi-jurisdiction litigation. Dan often advises on cases where the client’s reputation and business are under severe threat.
Acting for a UK listed financial institution in relation to all aspects of its involvement in the inquiries into LIBOR.
Acting on numerous statutory and non-statutory inquiries in relation to City regulatory and other matters, including FCA Inquiries into insider dealing / market abuse and inquiries into “rogue traders”.
Acting on cases involving contested team moves, claims for breach of confidence and breach of fiduciary duty. Several leading cases, including Cantor Fitzgerald v Bird and others and William Hill v. Tucker.
Acting on shareholder disputes, warranty claims, claims against directors and claims involving private equity firms and hedge funds.
Acting on fraud claims including a complex and long-running international fraud claim involving derivatives transactions.
"Dan Lavender is described as 'really sharp, very thoughtful with excellent judgement and thinks through problems very well.' Interviewees praise him as 'an excellent strategist who inspires confidence in clients, sees to the heart of the issues and delivers practical, commercial advice."
Chambers UK 2017
