Expertise
Masoud leads the Banking & Finance Litigation Group. He has extensive knowledge of the banking and financial services sector, advising on a wide range of retail and investment banking disputes, as well as certain regulatory matters.
Masoud advises on all areas of retail banking including disputes with customers and merchants, consumer credit and data protection. He has developed for clients strategies to deal with bank charge, default charge and PPI claims, as well as the interventions of the OFT. Masoud has particular expertise in payment systems, including credit and other payment card operations. He also advises on standard terms and conditions, promotional material, Internet services, merchant acquisition agreements and agreements involving strategic alliances and co-branding.
On the investment banking side, Masoud advises on various forms of complex investment products / funds and represents clients on trade finance disputes involving letters of credit, guarantees and other documentary credits.
Masoud is also experienced in advising clients on a wide range of complex internal and external fraud matters, including fraud investigations, appropriate legal remedies (freezing injunctions, search orders, third party disclosure orders), as well as the commercial consequences of fraud.
Professional Memberships
International Bar Association / Fraud Advisory Panel.
Career History
| 2007 |
Partner, Mishcon de Reya |
| 2005 |
Partner, Glovers (2000 - 2005 Assistant Glovers) |
| 2000 |
Qualified, Peters & Peters |
Articles and Publications
- 'Payments Fraud', Bankers' Law – May 2007
- 'Fraud & Risk Management', British Bankers’ Association Newsletter – August 2006
- 'Why plans to stop identity theft not tough enough', Lexus Nexus Legal Updater – March 2005
- 'New Chip & PIN card fraud-proof issuers claim', Lexus Nexus Legal Updater – April 2004
Languages
Farsi.