I was a sole practitioner working out of barristers’ chambers, 3 Hare Court, when I was approached by one of the Credit Suisse Deal Team, defendants, who told me he had a week to file a defence in a massive lawsuit being brought against him, in London, by the Republic of Mozambique, in the so-called ‘Tuna Bonds’ Scandal.

First person: How I built a legal firm out of the team defending the ‘Tuna Bonds’ dealmakers

The Credit Suisse ‘Tuna Bonds’ scandal combined fisheries, kickbacks and global legal battles. Rupert Butler – the City lawyer who represented the defendants – tells City A.M. how the drama unfolded

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