Drawing on the strengths of the firm's banking and securities practice, we have extensive experience of all aspects of international and domestic fraud litigation. In particular, we have worked on many cases involving several jurisdictions and complicated asset- tracing exercises. We also advise on how to deal with the consequences of fraud generally, including related regulatory investigations and potential criminal proceedings.

Recent work includes acting for:

  • the government of Brunei and the Brunei Investment Agency (BIA) in proceedings against HRH Prince Jefri and others, over the alleged improper withdrawal and use of substantial funds from the BIA (one of the largest claims ever brought in civil proceedings);
  • HRH Prince Mohamad Bin Fahad Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, a member of the Saudi royal family, in proceedings in England, France and Italy over the misappropriation of funds by one of his advisers;
  • Lloyd’s in the Jaffray litigation concerning allegations of fraud made by Names arising out of Lloyd’s treatment of US asbestos-related liabilities;
  • the estate of Francis Bacon, the renowned painter, in a major claim against his gallery;
  • a leading manufacturer and various Canadian trust companies in proceedings against their former financial advisers in England, France, Switzerland and Germany ($300m claim);
  • a leading financial institution on a fraud committed by its employees and on the regulatory implications in Hong Kong;
  • the Arab Monetary Fund in major fraud proceedings, in England and internationally, against a former officer for the recovery of over $100m, involving new types of freezing, tracing and discovery orders; and
  • a global auction house over allegations of illegal import and export practices.

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Awards

Commercial Arbitration Law Firm of the Year - Who's Who Legal (2008)

Competition/Regulatory Team of the Year - Lawyer Awards (2008)

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