Natasha Harrison is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pallas Partners, an elite litigation and disputes boutique law firm based in London and New York. One of the leading lawyers of her generation, Natasha is a top commercial and financial litigator acting on some of the most complex, high-value legal disputes throughout the world.
Recognised by Financial News on its 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance list in 2022 and 2023, Natasha is the counsel of choice for a clientele that reads like a Who's Who of the global financial sector, including hedge funds, private equity funds, investment banks, as well as multinational corporations and governments. Described by clients as a "powerhouse” and "absolutely the person you want in a fight", she is top-ranked in Chambers and Partners and the UK Legal 500 for Commercial & Corporate Litigation and Banking Litigation.
The launch of Pallas Partners in 2022 was one of the most significant new law firm openings in the UK in recent times, and marked a departure from traditional law firm models with unique targets and alternative fee...Natasha Harrison is the Founder and Managing Partner of Pallas Partners, an elite litigation and disputes boutique law firm based in London and New York. One of the leading lawyers of her generation, Natasha is a top commercial and financial litigator acting on some of the most complex, high-value legal disputes throughout the world.
Recognised by Financial News on its 100 Most Influential Women in European Finance list in 2022 and 2023, Natasha is the counsel of choice for a clientele that reads like a Who's Who of the global financial sector, including hedge funds, private equity funds, investment banks, as well as multinational corporations and governments. Described by clients as a "powerhouse” and "absolutely the person you want in a fight", she is top-ranked in Chambers and Partners and the UK Legal 500 for Commercial & Corporate Litigation and Banking Litigation.
The launch of Pallas Partners in 2022 was one of the most significant new law firm openings in the UK in recent times, and marked a departure from traditional law firm models with unique targets and alternative fee structures, cementing Natasha’s reputation as a disruptor within the legal industry.
Before establishing Pallas, Natasha was a key figure at Boies Schiller Flexner, where she was appointed co-managing partner and then chair elect to American trial lawyer, David Boies. Despite being the only British woman to lead a US law firm, Natasha took the decision to leave BSF, with the majority of the firm’s London office following her.
Natasha’s commitment to sustainability and responsibility is the cornerstone of her leadership philosophy. She was awarded the HERoes Woman Role Model title for the fifth time in 2023 for her efforts in pioneering the way for women in law. Pallas is dedicated to achieving diversity parity, increasing community support and becoming carbon neutral by 2025, demonstrating Harrison's forward-thinking approach to law firm management.moreless
Pallas Partners is a market-leading boutique law firm with offices in London and New York that specialises in litigation, investigations and international arbitration. The firm has departed from traditional law firm models, focusing on a more nimble, client-centric and solution-driven approach, working hand-in-hand with clients to use litigation to drive value and mitigate risk.
Boies Schiller Flexner LLP is a prominent US law firm that focuses on litigation and disputes. The firm was founded in 1997 and has offices across the United States and in London and Italy. Natasha joined BSF in 2013, becoming Managing Partner in 2019 before being promoted to Deputy Chair in 2020. She was a member of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Bingham McCutchen LLP
Partner
Oct 2003
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Oct 2013
London, UK
Bingham McCutchen LLP was a highly regarded international law firm known for its expertise in complex litigation, corporate finance, restructuring, and regulatory matters. Bingham McCutchen merged with Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in 2014 in the US, and combined its London, Hong Kong and Frankfurt offices with Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld in the same year.
Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP was founded in New York in 1931 and is a prestigious global law firm known for its expertise in corporate, litigation, restructuring, and tax services.
Wilde Sapte, now part of Dentons, was a prestigious London-based law firm with expertise in commercial law, especially finance and banking. Known for its legal excellence, it merged into Denton Wilde Sapte before eventually becoming part of the global Dentons entity.
4 Pump Court is a leading barristers' chambers in London, specialising in commercial, construction, IT, and energy disputes. It offers advocacy and advice in both domestic and international legal matters, serving a diverse client base.
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Advisory Roles
Credit Suisse AT1 Holders
Legal Representative
London, UK
Representing institutional and retail holders in legal proceedings against the Swiss authorities, Credit Suisse, and UBS regarding the write-down of the AT1s and the merger between UBS and Credit Suisse.
Private Equity Fund
Legal Representative
London, UK
Representing a leading private equity fund on litigation relating to the collapse of a joint venture transaction.
Australis Seafoods
Legal Representative
London, UK
Acting for the Chilean former owners of Australis Seafoods S. A., a salmon producer located in Chile – regarding the English civil claim brought by the new owners against our clients in the public and highly acrimonious dispute over the US$900 million sale, and claims of commercial fraud – just one of multiple suits the parties are engaged in.
A High-profile Entrepreneur
Legal Representative
London, UK
Advising Barry Maloney, the chairman of Workhuman, on high-profile, ultra-high-stakes Commercial Court litigation concerning a dispute between Mr Maloney, as well as other shareholders and Intermediate Capital Group.
Dr Michael Richard Lynch
Legal Representative
London, UK
Advising the founder and CEO of Autonomy in connection with legal proceedings in the UK and the US for alleged accounting fraud, including litigation against the SFO.
Major S90 FSMA Claim
Legal Representative
London, UK
Acting on behalf of a significant group of institutional investors in relation to a prospectus liability claim against Glencore plc, for amounts exceeding £2 billion.
Tuna Bond Litigation
Legal Representative
London, UK
Acting in complex English court proceedings against the Republic of Mozambique and Credit Suisse. These proceedings relate to the "tuna bond scandal" and involve disputed amounts exceeding £500m.
In this interview, published to mark International Women's Day, Natasha describes what she is doing to improve the work-life balance for women - and men - in the legal profession.
Harvard Law School’s Leadership in Law Firms is an intensive course designed for senior law firm leaders.
Inns of Court School of Law
Bar Vocational Course
1996
London, UK
The Bar Vocational Course (BVC) was a practical, one-year postgraduate course for students wishing to become barristers in England and Wales. It was known for its rigorous standards and comprehensive coverage of the skills needed for effective legal representation and advocacy.
The College of Law’s (now the University of Law) Common Professional Examination (CPE), now commonly referred to as the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL), is a conversion course for non-law graduates who wish to pursue a career in law.
The Brokerage is a UK charity focused on improving social mobility for disadvantaged young people by facilitating access to careers in finance, law, and technology. As a member of the charity’s Changemaker Board, Natasha is one of four influential leaders helping to extend The Brokerage’s networks and guide its partnership strategy:
Mentoring
Mentor
Natasha mentors women looking to return to the workplace. She also advises women through discriminatory dismissals when they have found themselves dismissed following pregnancy or childbirth, helping them to find new roles.
