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Timestamp: 2019-04-22 17:05:35+00:00

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Neil specialises in banking litigation and advising on financial transactions. He has particular experience of domestic banking transactions having worked as part of the Lloyds Bank in-house legal team from 1987-1992. His field of expertise also covers professional negligence in financial transactions, insolvency and commercial disputes. Neil has been a contributor to Paget's Law of Banking, Penn & Shea's Law of Domestic Banking, and he is the editor of Bank Notes (www.banknotesuk.com) a website of banking related cases.
Neil's banking work often involves issues in the insolvency context. He has particular expertise in relation to LPA receiverships and company administration.
Claims relating to mis-selling of financial products.
Davey v Money; Dunbar v Davey  EWHC 766 (Ch): claims against administrators and the bank which appointed them for alleged breaches of statutory and fiduciary duties in their approach to the realisation of a development property in Docklands.
Wall v Royal Bank of Scotland plc  4 WLR 2;  EWHC 2460 (Comm): Security for costs; disclosure of identity of third party funder; CPR 25.14; European Convention on Human rights, art 8.
Tidal Energy Ltd v Bank of Scotland  EWCA Civ 1107;  2 All ER 15: Bank not liable to customer in respect of CHAPS payment where recipient sort code and account number (but not the account name) matched those given in the customer’s payment instruction.
TFL Management Services Ltd v Lloyds Bank Plc  1 WLR 2006;  EWCA Civ 1415: The judge below had been wrong to grant summary judgment dismissing the claimant’s claim that the bank was liable in restitution to compensate a company for legal costs which the company had incurred in seeking to recover monies from a third party which were ultimately held to be book debts charged to the bank.
TFL Management Services Ltd v Lloyds TSB Bank Plc  EWHC 772 (Ch): A bank was not liable in restitution to compensate a company for legal costs which the company had incurred in seeking to recover monies from a third party which were ultimately held to be book debts charged to the bank.
Blemain Finance v Cugley  EWCA Civ 1630: Permission to appeal.
Blemain Finance v Cugley  BPIR 20; 3/6/2013: Validity of mortgage; effect of s 284 Insolvency Act 1986 and ss 58 & 85 Land Registration Act 2002; second defendant’s claim to an overriding interest binding on the claimant dismissed.
Evans v Finance U Ltd  BPIR 1001,  EWCA Civ 869: Enforcement of CCA regulated liability and bill of sale following debtor’s bankruptcy.
Evans v Finance U Ltd  EWCA Civ 1889: Permission to appeal.
Lancashire Mortgage Corporation v Jones  EWCA Civ 309: Permission to appeal; undue influence defence; Etridge guidelines.
BSS Group plc v Makers (UK) Ltd  EWCA Civ 809: Fitness for purpose of equipment sold by a specialist seller of plumbing equipment; breach of implied term in section 14(3) Sale of Goods Act 1979.
Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council v Currie & Brown Project Management Ltd  EWHC 1508 (TCC): Professional negligence claim arising out of PFI waste project; whether proceedings should be transferred to London and heard by High Court Judge.
Bank of Scotland v Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council  2276 EWHC (Ch);  BCC 376: Application by local authority to sell assets pending trial of a claim by the funder of a failed PFI project to remove and sell the assets notwithstanding a PFI vesting clause on contractor default.
National Westminster Bank v Waite  EWHC 1287 (QB): Enforcement of guarantee, allegation of undue influence by bank.
Finance U Ltd v Gabriel  GCCR 5801: Whether credit agreement a multiple agreement within s 18 Consumer Credit Act 1974 and unenforceable as not properly documented.
Triodos Bank NV v Dobbs  2 Lloyd's Rep 588: Whether liability within scope of guarantee; whether estoppel by convention prevented guarantor asserting guarantee covered only a specified loan.
London North Securities Ltd v Meadows  GCCR 5381, CA: Whether Consumer Credit Act regulated credit agreement enforceable; whether sums to clear existing mortgage arrears credit or charges; whether insurance premiums credit or charges.
Edwards v Lloyds TSB Bank Plc  BPIR 1190: Forged signature on a mortgage deed; whether legal or equitable mortgage.
Triodos Bank NV v Dobbs  EWHC (Ch) 845: Trial of guarantor’s claims against lender and receivers for misrepresentation, conspiracy, shadow directorship and breach of duty in connection with sale of failed property development.
Corbett v Halifax Building Society  1WLR 964, CA; Times 28/12/2002: Whether sale of mortgaged property tainted by fraud and to be set aside.
Broadwick Financial Services Ltd v Spencer  GCCR X51, CA: Whether non-status credit agreement extortionate.
National Westminster Bank Plc v Story & Pallister  GCCR 2381, CA: Bank recovery of loans and overdraft; whether regulated by Consumer Credit Act 1974.
Weatherill v Lloyds TSB Bank PLC,  Lexis Citation 2260; New Law Transcript, 26/7/2000, CA: Judge hearing bank recovery claim having shareholding in bank - whether bias.
Woolwich Plc v Gomm (2000) P & CR 61; Times 21/9/1999, CA: Undue influence defence to mortgagee's claim to possession.
Jarrett v Barclays Bank Plc  QB 1: Conflict of laws; Consumer Credit Act 1974, s 75; connected lender liability.
"He is commercial and client-friendly in his approach. He is very well respected in the market, he is very reassuring and he is absolutely dependable."
"The quality of his analysis is top rate." "He's very good on technical financial work."
"He is a specialist of exceptional quality and depth."
"He is very astute, extremely detailed, focused, pragmatic and easy to deal with." "Technically very able indeed. He makes the extremely complex seem rather more straightforward than it actually is."
"Neil is an exceptional star. His offering is certainly equivalent to that in London and he is priced more in the regional market." "A very experienced senior junior who is technically very able indeed and who makes the extremely complex seem rather more straightforward than it actually is."
"He is very good and thorough, and the way he delivers advice is easy to understand."
'An outstanding and very knowledgeable specialist in banking litigation'.
"An outstanding and supportive specialist in banking litigation." "He has a real gift for those incredibly complex matters that you sometimes have to go back to before you see the wood for the trees; he seems able to do that immediately which is hugely impressive and he's very good with clients."
"His ability to pick up on the minutiae and find the relevant points is frankly breathtaking." He has a real gift for those incredibly complex matters and seems able to immediately see the wood for the trees, which is hugely impressive. And he's very good with clients."
"He's just a walking encyclopaedia; he's in command of his subject and has a very nice way of making very difficult subjects seem entirely straightforward."
'An exceptionally knowledgeable and experienced specialist in banking litigation'.
"He is an outstanding specialist in acting for banks and he has a good grasp of the commercial realities of the banking sector. His skill level makes him a top choice for heavyweight complex banking litigation." "He's a very solid, solicitor-friendly, and cost-effective advocate who has oceans of experience."
"He's pragmatic and sensible. He provides very clear advice and is a good strategist." "He's very commercial and very helpful – a good guy to just pick up the phone to."
"He provides comprehensive and clear-cut advice."
'A banking and finance expert'.
"Completely dedicated to the practice area." "A genuine specialist, who is excellent."
"He is user-friendly, very knowledgeable and becomes part of the team. He cuts across all areas so you can instruct him on everything." "He is pragmatic and sensible, gives very clear advice and is a good strategist."
"He is very, very good and really knows his subject, and is particularly strong on insolvency related to banking."
"The 'excellent' Neil Levy is known for his banking disputes practice."
"There aren't many others you'd want to go to for complex banking and finance work at the Regional Bar," sources say. He is "exceptionally good at dealing with very difficult, serious claims," and has a fantastic "understanding of commercial considerations."
Although particularly renowned for his specialist banking and finance practice, Neil Levy is a barrister with real nous who can turn his hand to a variety of commercial disputes. His "appreciable commercial understanding" was refined long ago in his capacity as in-house counsel for the then Lloyds Bank, and he is seen as being "an in-touch and thoroughly modern" barrister. Highly in demand, Levy is especially praised for the quality of his written advice.
Neil Levy, who is excellent at banking-related insolvency work. His recent instructions include acting for a claimant liquidator in a multimillion-pound claim for breach of mandate.
Neil Levy, who is noted for his banking disputes practice.
"Remains the first choice outside London for banking-related disputes." Not only is he a "technically astute" barrister, he "also understands the points that may trouble the judiciary and those that will not."
"First-class" Neil Levy is praised by sources as "outstanding, both on his feet and in winning the Bench to his side." In addition to his broad commercial practice he has a demonstrable track record in banking litigation. He "understands exactly what a client needs and sets about achieving it precisely and effectively," interviewees add.
Neil Levy is "a great advocate" who brings considerable banking expertise to his insolvency practice. He recently represented a liquidator in a high-value claim against a clearing bank for breach of mandate.
Neil Levy, who specialises in banking disputes and advising on financial transactions, is "very good on the technical side," and impresses with his "great knowledge of the law and practical outlook."
Neil Levy is widely viewed as "the best" banking lawyer in Bristol. Sources praise his "technical knowledge and practical touch." Ever in demand, he was recently instructed to advise on the financial aspects of a £100 million waste project.
Neil Levy, a banking and insolvency specialist, particularly praised for his receivership expertise. Sources commended his practical and commercial advice.
Neil Levy is 'technically excellent, thorough, pleasant and helpful'.
Neil Levy is both a banking and an insolvency practitioner, and is held up as "an approachable figure whose long experience shows in the high-quality advice he gives." Sources also commend his "strong grasp of technical detail."
Neil Levy is particularly strong at handling technical law issues for banking clients. "A genuine expert and a natural first port of call for such work," he is "incredibly conscientious and extremely knowledgeable." Clients admire this "bright and thoroughly reliable lawyer" for the fact that he "takes a courageous and creative approach to cases."
Provides "very sound and commercial advice".
Traditionally the first port of call for firms in the South West and Thames Valley, Neil Levy has a practice that incorporates mortgage litigation, disputes over business lending and advisory work as to the financial aspects of local authority projects. Lauded by the market for his "succinct, precise opinions" and his "willingness to give a definite answer whenever possible", he also handles work relating to letters of credit, lease agreements and challenges to regulated transactions under the Consumer Credit Act. His dedication to the market has not gone unnoticed by his clients, who remark that, the "main reason he is rated so highly is that banking has been at the core of his practice for such a long time".
"Second to none when it comes to banking and finance matters in the Bristol region," Neil Levy has won the respect of countless solicitors with his abilities in banking, insolvency and commercial litigation.
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