Allen & Overy LLP‘s civil fraud team is praised for its ‘strategic leadership with a keen eye for detail’ and was bolstered by the arrival of Andy McGregor and Michael Godden in January 2022, previously the practice heads at RPC and Norton Rose Fulbright respectively. The practice members are continuously instructed by corporates active in the oil and gas, telecoms and manufacturing industries, high-net-worth individuals and banks and financial institutions. With experience in acting for claimants as well as defendants, the team is involved in a range of fraud issues, including bribery, embezzlement, deceit, and corruption mandates, freezing and disclosure orders, and urgent worldwide asset freezing issues. Eve Giles combines criminal and civil knowledge, while Jonathan Hitchin specialises in litigation. Brandon O’Neil is ‘a sage head‘ and senior associate Juliet de Pencier is well versed in dispute resolution and enforcement work, while counsel Helen Biggin handles internal fraud investigations. The disputes practice is led by Calum Burnett and Arnondo Chakrabarti.

Baker McKenzie is noted by clients for its ‘great depth from the partner to the most junior associate and a full international reach.’ It has considerable knowledge of cross-border fraud investigations and litigation such as conspiracy claims, economic torts, fraudulent misrepresentation and duress matters. It further assists governments, sovereign wealth funds and international corporates with international asset tracing, preservation and disclosure orders. Charles Thomson is ‘an extremely effective operator who gets the job done for his clients’, and Hugh Lyons is well-versed in queries in connection with the Middle East; together, they lead the practice. Other key practitioners are the ‘thorough and approachable‘ Henry Garfield and Marc Florent.

The team at CMS is described as ‘a real force in the fraud market‘. It is often instructed by banks and other financial institutions to handle financial fraud matters, as well as by a range of energy companies. The group’s offering includes support in cyber fraud, corruption, tax evasion and money laundering mandates, and it is also noted for its integration of legal tech tools. Bernard O’Sullivan ‘is particularly strong at developing big-picture strategy and finding opportunities for negotiation and settlement‘; he leads the practice together with Omar Qureshi, who covers a range of corporate crimes. Eoin O’Shea has knowledge of account freezing orders, Tamsin Blow is an ‘excellent litigator‘, and senior associate Anita De Villiers also gets involved in cryptocurrency related disputes.

DLA Piper is well-positioned to handle fraud matters for clients active in the financial services, energy and resources, funds, private wealth and media, sports and entertainment sectors. The group acts in cases brought by litigation funders and has a notable track record in class actions involving fraud elements; Jeremy Sher is a key contact here. Jamie Curle is considered to be a ‘shrewd tactician‘, and Jeremy Andrews has considerable cross-border expertise; they lead the group together with Jean-Pierre Douglas-Henry. Newly promoted partner Charles Allin's practice covers cross-border fraud cases, often in offshore jurisdictions.

Herbert Smith Freehills LLP impresses with its team of highly regarded civil fraud experts. It regularly deals with fraud investigations, litigation and arbitration matters as well as assisting with the locating, freezing and recovery of assets. The members work closely with the firm’s corporate crime and investigations department, as well as with offices globally. The client portfolio includes numerous major corporations and financial institutions. Practice head Jeremy Garson is ‘tactically second to none and a superb all-round lawyer‘. Natasha Johnson also advises on class actions, and senior associate Heather Rankin is noted for her expertise in cases of allegations of fraud against banks. Gary Milner-Moore departed to Seladore Legal in December 2021.

Hogan Lovells International LLP's team ‘has the lot: pedigree, reputation and, most importantly, a boatful of lawyers who are both fantastic and personable‘. The team enjoys an excellent reputation for its work across the full range of fraud mandates, including asset recovery issues. Matters often have an international element, and the group has a particularly strong understanding of Ukraine and other former CIS countries as well as Libya. Crispin Rapinet leads the practice and is further well versed in Asia and Middle East instructions. Michael Roberts ‘makes thorough and tested strategic decisions‘ and Richard Lewis specialises in financial fraud claims. Chris Hardman and Rebecca Wales are both noted for their involvement in some of the most high-profile cases, while Liam Naidoo also has white collar expertise.

Clients note Jones Day for its ‘absolutely outstanding offering, with depth and breadth in terms of both expertise and seniority‘. Key capabilities in this space span asset recovery and tracing issues, investigations and enforcement matters, and the group has seen increased instructions from the Middle East, India, and the offshore jurisdictions. Team leader Sion Richards combines fraud and insolvency expertise, while Barnaby Stueck has expertise in litigation as well as arbitration proceedings. Other key individuals of the group are Daniel Travers and ‘up-and-coming associate‘ James Fidler.

The members of Mishcon de Reya LLP‘s civil fraud practice are praised for ‘always going above and beyond for clients, acting swiftly and taking an out-of-the-box approach to each of the matters‘. It is particularly noted for its expertise in obtaining and striking out freezing orders and injunctions, often with a cross-border element. The practitioners work closely with other involved parties such as investigators and funders. Head of the division Hugo Plowman‘s recent highlights include working on a significant US tax evasion case, and Robert Wynn-Jones is a specialist in asset freezing and tracking issues. Clients consider Gary Miller to be ‘the original grand master in the fraud field’ and Rhymal Persad is well versed in cryptocurrency-related matters. Kasra Nouroozi chairs the firm’s dispute resolution department. Kathryn Garbett and Claire Broadbelt left for Greenberg Traurig, LLP in October 2021.

Practitioners at PCB Byrne are praised for having the ‘intellectual ability, experience and sheer grit to hold their own against any rival‘. The team covers an impressive range of civil fraud matters, including ancillary issues, and takes on asset forfeiture and extradition matters, working closely with the firm's white-collar crime and regulatory disputes teams. Nicola Boulton has long-standing experience in fraud, dishonesty and corruption matters; she leads the practice together with Anthony Riem, who is an established adviser to financial institutions, government agencies and high-net-worth individuals. Trevor Mascarenhas has strong cross-border capabilities, and Ben Davies is noted for his ‘astute tactical awareness‘. Jon Felce and Natalie Todd departed to Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP in early 2022.

The team at Pinsent Masons LLP is praised for its ‘excellent brainpower and superb client handling skills’. It has a track record of being involved in high-value, multi-party civil fraud claims, often in a cross-border context. The group is further noted for its capabilities in contentious insolvency-fraud interface cases and cyber-related fraud as well as its in-house forensic accountancy and white-collar crime expertise. Alan Sheeley leads the practice and is a trusted adviser to banks, corporates, insolvency practitioners, governments and government agencies. Legal director Jennifer Craven often takes on fraud investigations, and senior associate Andrew Barns-Graham is well versed in freezing injunctions, disclosure orders and other forms of interim relief.

The team at Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP has established itself as a go-to counsel in high-value civil fraud cases, representing clients in litigation and arbitration proceedings. The group has national and international corporations, bankruptcy office holders and high-net-worth individuals on its client roster, and is well-positioned to advise on the interface of white-collar crime matters. Practice head Nick Marsh has experience acting in matters involving parties from Eastern Europe and the Middle East. Ted Greeno is a key contact in cases in the energy sector, and Alex Gerbi also acts for governments and states, while Khaled Khatoun is regularly sought out by financial services clients.

Simmons & Simmons impresses with deep knowledge of financial fraud, offering clients assistance in cross-border asset tracing and the international enforcement of judgments. Through its seamless collaboration, the full-service firm is well positioned to advise on civil, criminal and regulatory parallel proceedings, in which it is active on the claimant as well as the defendant side. Nick Benwell covers a wide range of corporate crimes, such as corruption, money laundering and fraud related matters. He leads the practice together with Patrick Boylan who has experience in fraud disputes emanating from the CIS, Asia and various offshore jurisdictions. Adam Brown ‘has a razor sharp mind‘ and supervising associate Chloe Morris is knowledgeable of the interplay between civil and criminal law.

Stephenson Harwood stands out for ‘the sheer quality of the people involved at every level of seniority‘. The group has regular exposure to significant fraud and asset recovery cases, with a particularly considerable track record in Russian/CIS disputes. Financial institutions, corporations, states and individuals instruct the members to represent them as claimants and defendants. The group is headed up by ‘great team leader‘ Ros Prince and Alan Bercow, who ‘provides excellent strategic advice.’ Senior associate Priya Grigoriadis is a dedicated asset recovery specialist. John Fordham retired.

The ‘legally and strategically astute‘ team at Brown Rudnick LLP has a comprehensive offering which spans civil fraud, criminal and regulatory mandates. Acting for both claimants and defendants, the cases often involve Russian and other CIS countries. It deals with pursuing domestic and international freezing and search orders and asset tracing issues. Neil Micklethwaite is often sought out by financial institutions and funds while Jane Colston is considered a ‘superb litigator‘. Olga Bischoff has experience with offshore jurisdictions and associate Jessica Lee is often involved in financial services litigation. Neill Shrimpton leads the dispute resolution practice.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP demonstrates strong capabilities in representing clients in cases of dishonesty, fraud or corruption. The firm can offer its own in-house forensic services team, forensic accountants and IT specialists, and is also actively incorporating legal technology. Practice head Segun Osuntokun is a key contact for state entities, international conglomerates, financial services institutions and high-net-worth individuals, and further specialises in advising issues involving Africa and developing nations. Andrew Tuson advises regulated clients in pursuing claims in connection with investment frauds. Graham Shear and senior associate Andrew Street are further integral team members.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP acts as trusted adviser to national and international businesses, regulators, and firms of professional advisers as well as assisting high-net-worth individuals on the claimant side. The team is ‘able to draw on its extensive experience to anticipate – and so avoid – problems before they arise‘, and is well-equipped to handle fraud actions and investigations as well as obtaining and resisting freezing orders, injunctions, and search orders. Stewart Hey leads the team and is well versed in the financial services, government and energy and natural resources industries. Charlotte Pender and Rhys Novak are both well positioned to assist clients in internal and external investigations, particularly with a fraud element. Caroline Greenwell is another dedicated specialist.

Clients note Clifford Chance LLP for combining ‘the might of a major international law firm with remarkable deftness of touch‘. The team has a strong track record in acting in fraud and asset recovery matters, often seeking interim relief and securing recoveries through trial or settlement. Kelwin Nicholls is knowledgeable in fraud disputes arising out of business transactions. The group is led by Russia, France and Middle East-specialist Matthew Scully, and also includes Roger Leese, who is sought out by trusts and financial services clients.

Disputes boutique Enyo Law LLP is noted for ‘punching above its weight’. The highly regarded team often acts in matters involving allegations of wrongdoing and dishonesty and advises clients on bringing and defending applications for interim remedies, freezing orders, passport orders, inquiries as to assets and contempt proceedings as well as securing and enforcing judgments and awards. Pietro Marino has a track record in advising on high-value commercial fraud mandates; he is retiring from day-to-day practice but will remain as a senior consultant to the firm. Edward Allen, who leads the practice, is often instructed by banks. Oil and gas-specialist Tim Elliss, the ‘hugely intelligent‘ Konrad Rodgers and Nick Jones are also prominent practitioners.

Fieldfisher traditionally has a strong track record in dealing with multi-jurisdictional civil fraud claims, often in relation to Russia, Ukraine and other CIS regions. Recently, it has seen an increase in its workload of cases with novel assets, such as cryptocurrencies, and is increasingly advising on fraud and corruption investigations within companies and organisations. Practice head Tony Lewis is an experienced specialist in matters arising from fraudulent conduct, while Andrew Lafferty and Kit Jarvis have strong international capabilities. Director Nathan Capone is ‘relentless and always completely on top of the facts.’

Kingsley Napley LLP is noted for ‘having strength in depth and a diverse team of civil fraud practitioners with a highly-regarded criminal team to complement its civil offering‘. Its client roster includes foreign governments, banks and office holders, as well as offshore trustees, and the team is often instructed in multi-jurisdictional civil fraud disputes and asset tracing and recovery issues. Practice head Richard Foss acts for a number of commercial clients against various financial institutions. William Christopher is well positioned to assist in investigations, and Sue Thackeray gets praise for being ‘an ultimate professional and innovative’. Mary Young knows property hijack cases and crypto-asset matters well.

The members of Macfarlanes LLP‘s team are considered to be ‘good collaborators and open-minded.‘ The group handles a wide range of civil fraud matters and is led by James Popperwell, who is active in matters relating to Russia, Ukraine and the CIS region. Senior counsel Chloë Edworthy is well versed in litigation and arbitration proceedings, and Neill Blundell is experienced in matters at the intersection of fraud and white-collar crime. The practice is also recommended for its knowledge of offshore structures and the litigation funding elements of fraud cases.

Norton Rose Fulbright has 'lawyers of the highest quality at all levels with a particularly strong, new generation of partners‘. The team’s fraud and asset tracing expertise also encompasses knowledge of insolvency, white-collar crime, cyber-fraud, and bribery and corruption mandates. Ruth Cowley leads the firm’s commercial disputes and investigations practice. Barrister Harriet Jones-Fenleigh is a specialist in ancillary relief measures, while Radford Goodman is often sought out by banks and insolvency practitioners. James Lockwood was promoted to partner in January 2022.

The highly regarded team at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP is a go-to choice for numerous governments, multinational corporations and ultra-high net worth individuals. It often acts in freezing and disclosure orders, and has notable expertise in cross-border cases. Practice head Jonathan Tickner is a key contact for multi-jurisdictional emergency procedures, while Sarah Gabriel is the name to note for internal investigations. Keith Oliver is another individual with longstanding expertise in the field.

The ‘heavy hitting litigation shop‘ Signature Litigation LLP is regularly involved in high-stakes fraud matters; these often have cross-border elements with the team possessing particular strength in matters involving Eastern Europe. The team’s capabilities range from handling interim measures and asset tracing issues to securing and enforcing foreign judgments. Practice head Graham Huntley has more than 35 years of experience and Ioannis Alexopoulos is noted for his ‘superb commercial and practical sense’.

Areas of expertise of Stewarts Law LLP include taking on investigations and recovery work for governments and large corporates; representing clients in disputes including cases relating to cryptocurrencies; advising on fraud cases arising in insolvency situations and trusts; and providing tax advice and advice on avoidance schemes. Practice head Mo Bhaskaran divides his time between Leeds and London, and is instructed by corporates, public sector organisations and overseas governments. Pia Mithani specialises in fraud and corruption matters. David Hughes retired in late 2021.

The practitioners at Travers Smith LLP are praised as ‘fantastically clever lawyers’ with considerable experience in a variety of civil fraud cases, in particular in the commercial and financial sectors, as well as asset tracing and recovery claims; the instructions are often cross-border in nature. Rob Fell leads the firmwide dispute resolution team and dedicates a significant amount of his time to civil fraud cases. The practice also features Andrew King who acts as a key contact for banks, investment managers, private equity houses and other financial institutions. Toby Robinson has knowledge of advising clients facing enforcement actions brought by the FCA. Other noted individuals are the ‘quick and resourceful‘ Stephen Paget-Brown and Alexa Day who has ‘exceptional analytical skills.‘

Addleshaw Goddard fields a ‘terrific team with great attention to detail and amazing client engagement’. It acts in the full range of civil fraud claims, from initial investigations and injunctive relief issues to the prosecution of actions, and ultimately, enforcement and recovery matters. Clients include corporates, banks and high-net-worth individuals. Polly Sprenger has experience acting before the civil and criminal courts; she leads the practice together with Maria Frangeskides who is noted for being ‘very clear and concise in her advice’. Commercial disputes practitioner Mark Molyneux  also handles a number of fraud cases, and Mark Chesher made partner in May 2022.

Bird & Bird LLP is regularly sought out by corporations, professionals and individuals from a variety of industry sectors. The team has particular expertise in regulatory investigations in cases of bribery and corruption, false accounting, fraud, and market abuse. Practice head Sophie Eyre is knowledgeable in ancillary relief applications to preserve documents and assets, and in trust issues arising from fraud claims. Senior associate Simona Peter has experience acting for claimants and defendants.

Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP is a boutique law firm with a significant workload in the fraud space. The team is active in representing both corporate and private clients in domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Natalie Todd and Jon Felce who joined in early 2022 from PCB Byrne. Lydia Danon‘s broad fraud practice also encompasses crypto-related matters, and consultant Philip Young is a ‘doyen of the London boutique litigation market’.

The civil fraud practice at Dechert LLP fields a mix of commercial litigation and white-collar defence practitioners. The members are regularly involved in fraud investigations and the international recovery of assets. The group's client portfolio includes multinational corporations, creditor groups, sovereign states and instrumentalities, debt holders, hedge funds and other financial institutions. Andrew Hearn is well versed in cross-border enforcement, while team leader Dorothy Cory-Wright specialises in contentious regulatory issues.

Led by John Wilkinson, the civil fraud team at Farrer & Co can showcase involvement in several multi-party cases, frequently involving freezing injunctions and asset tracing elements. The workload often spans numerous jurisdictions, and the group puts an emphasis on financial services claims. Adrian Parkhouse has more than 30 years of experience in dispute resolution, and Jolyon Connell acts in matters concerning digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

Gowling WLG is well equipped with its dedicated civil fraud and asset tracing team to handle matters relating to anti-bribery and corruption, mortgage fraud, MTIC fraud, and insolvencies, among others. It saw an increased workload in Brazil-related work due to the opening of a local office as well as an uptick in cryptocurrency-related fraud cases. Andrew Witts leads the practice, which also includes financial services specialist Catherine Naylor.

The civil fraud team at Greenberg Traurig, LLP acts for claimants and defendants, representing corporations and individuals across a diverse range of industries, including the retail, finance and investment, energy, and real estate sectors. Kathryn Garbett is considered to be a ‘doyenne of the civil fraud world’; she leads the practice together with the ‘excellent, hardworking and astute‘ Claire Broadbelt. Masoud Zabeti and Annabel Thomas are involved in several cross-border matters.

King & Spalding LLP has notable expertise in representing multi-nationals, states and high-net-worth individuals on both the claimant and defendant side in fraud trials, injunctions, freezing orders and asset recovery matters. It is well-positioned to advise on cross-border matters and in particular matters taking place in the energy and mining sectors. The team fields several Queens Counsel, among them practice co-head Thomas Sprange KC and Ruth Byrne KC. Fellow group head Sarah Walker is well versed in the financial sector.

Osborne Clarke LLP‘s practice focuses on international fraud work, in particular relating to CIS countries and the Middle East. Areas of expertise include advising corporates and individuals in connection with UK and international investigations into bribery and corruption, fraud and integrity issues; these often stem from the energy and infrastructure industries. The practice is led by Tom Ellis and also includes the ‘committed and tactical‘ Andrew Bartlett.

Alongside corporates, financial institutions and states, RPC acts for numerous ultra-high-net-worth individuals in a range of civil fraud matters. Its workload includes corporate investigations and the related disputes as well as crypto-fraud matters and cross-border mandates; Tom Hibbert‘s recent work involved African and CIS jurisdictions. Dan Wyatt is considered to be ‘bright and diligent‘, and Rupert Boswall is knowledgeable in the financial, technology, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. Former practice head Andy McGregor left for Allen & Overy LLP in early 2022.

The practitioners at Slaughter and May are well positioned to advise on the interplay between civil and criminal fraud, and often work closely with the firm's global investigations group. Clients including global corporates, financial institutions and governments are selecting the team for fraud-related matters. Jonathan Cotton has expertise in extractive frauds, accounting frauds, misrepresentations and information theft, while Peter Wickham has a ‘can-do attitude‘. Richard Swallow leads the practice.

The civil fraud practice at Taylor Wessing LLP is well positioned to take on a variety of matters such as fraud recovery, corruption, investigation and advisory work. Banks, asset-based lenders, insolvency practitioners, pensions trustees, corporates and clients in the technology, media and telecoms sectors are singling out the team for its expertise. The group is led by ‘brilliant negotiator‘ David de Ferrars and also includes Andrew Howell and Julian Randall.

White & Case LLP fields a ‘high calibre‘ team which acts for financial institutions, companies, states and individuals on the claimant and defendant side. Besides its high involvement in cross-border civil fraud disputes, it also regularly supports clients in bringing and defending applications for interim relief, including freezing orders, other orders relating to asset recovery and disclosure, and court orders in support of arbitration proceedings. John Rogerson is sought out by corporates from emerging markets and EMEA-based financial institutions; he is the key UK civil fraud contact, while Mark Clarke leads the wider commercial litigation group. Charles Balmain is ‘very considered and logical‘.

Akin showcases expertise in acting in investment disputes on behalf of investment funds, creditors and private equity investors as well as cases in the energy space. Thanks to its cross-border network, the team regularly acts for international corporates, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals; it is well-versed in matters relating to Russia and the Middle East. Practice head Kambiz Larizadeh is considered to be ‘very smart, with real attention to detail‘. Counsel Jenny Arlington often deals with clients from the technology and AI arenas, while counsel Aimee Smart is knowledgeable of misconduct, fraud and money laundering cases.

Bivonas Law LLP fields a ‘close knit group that strives to provide a highly personalised service for clients’. The boutique firm can cover civil, criminal and regulatory matters and has experience in acting in cases with a CIS region or Russian element. Its clients include states, international banks and bankers, and high-net-worth individuals. Team leader John Bechelet has long-standing experience in commercial and civil fraud litigation, while Antony Brown also covers criminal fraud cases. Roland Ellis has knowledge of white collar crime, and Manraj Somal joined as senior consultant in July 2021 from Rosenblatt.

Clyde & Co covers a wide range of fraud matters such as non-contentious compliance advice, internal and regulatory investigations and injunctions, asset tracing work and recovery issues. It has experience acting for claimant and defendant clients spanning national and international corporates, law firms and insurers. The team is led by commodity and natural resource expert John Whittaker and Fergal Cathie, who focuses on regulatory investigations and malpractice claims.

Clients praise Covington & Burling LLP for its ‘excellent strategic vision‘ in civil fraud matters. The group acts for claimants and defendants from the life sciences, media and technology, financial services and energy sectors, and covers criminal, regulatory and civil fraud work. Team leader Ian Hargreaves advises on international asset-tracing and recovery issues, bribery and corruption and money laundering mandates. Craig Pollack acts in litigation and arbitration proceedings with a fraud element.

Devonshires Solicitors LLP has noteworthy expertise in acting for as well as against regulators in matters relating to fraud. Other areas of expertise are the housing sector and litigation against banks. The team's w expertise covers fraud, cross-border investigations and regulatory work. Philip Barden‘s experience also spans the insurance, IT, PFI and supply chain arenas. Practice head James Dunn has an accountancy background, and David Pack knows offshore jurisdictions well.

Edwin Coe LLP is well positioned to act for claimants in claims of mass fraud and also has expertise is fraud matters with insolvency elements. The team, which is appreciated for its ‘efficient and client-friendly attitude‘, is led by group action specialist David Greene and Ali Zaidi, who handles fraud investigations and insolvency matters.

Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP is regularly instructed by national and international financial services institutions and their portfolios to handle fraud work. Its work is often cross-border in nature, and the team works closely with the firm’s criminal practitioners. Neville Byford has more than 30 years of experience in the field and also acts in sports fraud disputes; he leads the practice together with Birmingham-based Neville Gray. Kari McCormick is well versed in seeking recoveries from companies and individuals in offshore jurisdictions.

The practice at Fladgate LLP is led by Sophia Purkis, who is appreciated for being ‘on top of every detail and having superb judgment‘. The group acts equally for claimants and defendants, which instruct the team to assist with obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief such as search and freezing orders. It also offers advice on civil fraud claims within the context of corporate insolvencies and personal bankruptcies. Mark Buckley and Joel Seager are also prominent practitioners.

In close cooperation with its international offices, HFW‘s team is well positioned to advise on Middle Eastern, Asian, European and Caribbean fraud cases. It handles fraud work arising in the context of insolvencies as well as insurance-related fraud. Rick Brown is the team leader and covers claims for breach of contract, fraud and/or breach of fiduciary duties and asset tracing as well as offshore trusts matters. Noel Campbell and the ‘highly effectively‘ Simon Jerrum are also prominent practitioners.

Keystone Law‘s members have wide expertise in the field of fraud and financial crime matters, which spans the handling of commercial litigation arising out of allegations of fraud, corruption, regulatory issues, freezing orders and asset tracing work. Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs has knowledge of cross-border cases, while Louise Abbott is well versed in cryptocurrency and asset recovery matters. Robert Lawrie went to Grosvenor Law in March 2022.

LK Law LLP  represents government agencies, liquidators and other restructuring professionals, corporations and individuals. Work often includes securing assets, disclosure orders and obtaining freezing orders, usually with a cross-border element. Andrew Ford has experience in investigating acts of fraud as well as in the pursuit and defense in fraud matters. Principal Caroline Phipps combines fraud, banking and insolvency know-how.

ONTIER LLP puts emphasis on dispute resolution and insolvency work for national and international clients. In civil fraud, the team acts in a range of related matters, but is particularly noted for its knowledge of the blockchain and crypto technology spaces. Oliver Cain has more than 25 years of experience; he leads the practice.

Squire Patton Boggs‘ offering includes obtaining freezing injunctions, search and seizure orders, Banker’s Trust orders, delivery up orders and tracing claims, and works particularly close with its Middle Eastern offices in fraud matters. It has predominantly banks and other financial institutions on its client roster, and Chris Webber is a key contact for these clients. Director Ian Debbage further covers the retail, sport and construction industries, and Stephen Sampson leads the practice.

Steptoe and Johnson UK LLP has ‘considerable experience of major fraud litigation, in particular freezing orders‘. The team is regularly instructed by international clients, particularly on cases with Russian/CIS elements. Team leader Neil Dooley is well versed in the financial services, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and property industries, and Ivan Gordienko puts a particular emphasis on cryptocurrency mandates.

Led by Frances Coulson, the team at Wedlake Bell is well-equipped to handle fraud matters at the interface of debt recovery and insolvency issues. The client roster includes insolvency practitioners, high-net-worth individuals, SMEs, business owners, managers and directors, and several utilities companies; the team is also regularly involved in matters taking place in overseas or offshore jurisdictions. James Latham is knowledgeable in tax and government-backed grant fraud cases, while Richard Saunders handles payroll fraud matters.

Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP impresses with its involvement in several cases before the High Court, and acts both on the claimant and defendant side, especially for clients active in the private equity and funds spaces. The team is considered to be ‘fantastic at delivering a considered and tailored service to big corporate clients on high-value and high-octane matters‘. Team leader Peter Burrell also specialises in regulatory investigations, and Simon Osborn-King acts as adviser to corporates, shareholders and high-net-worth individuals.

Withers LLP offers ‘a rare combination of excellent legal knowledge, tactical expertise and humanity’. The team covers a wide gamut of civil fraud matters for corporations, individuals and their businesses, and is well equipped to handle cross-border engagements, particularly in offshore jurisdictions. Practice head Stephen Ross advises on international asset freezing and recovery cases. Associate Laura Mattar is another key contact in dishonesty, fraud and asset recovery cases.

Instructed by private and public sector clients, the team at Cooley (UK) LLP acts in corruption, investigation, asset recovery and insurance matters on a regular basis. It has noteworthy connections to Asian, African and Caribbean jurisdictions. James Maton leads the practice, which also includes Laurence Harris and Henry Stewart as integral team members.

The practitioners at Dorsey & Whitney have knowledge of a variety of fraud cases. It is well-positioned to advise on cases with UK, US and Asia connections, and also supports clients in SFO, HMRC and FCA investigations and private prosecutions. Practice head Tim Maloney and the ‘very clever‘ Matthew Blower are the names to note.

Led by Richard Twomey, the team at DWF acts for corporations, financial institutions, trustees and high-net-worth individuals. Its offering also includes support in forensic accounting, regulatory advice, and criminal mandates, for which it works closely across practice groups. Joshua Fineman also covers post-fraud recovery actions, and Jonathan Isaacs is another prominent practitioner.

Fox Williams LLP handles matters for individuals and directors of organisations. The team is well versed in interim relief measures such as obtaining and discharging freezing injunctions, cross-border fraud and asset tracing claims, as well as frauds involving commodities and financial instruments, and securities litigation. Gavin Foggo and David Butler jointly lead the practice.

Gateley Plc covers a range of litigation and arbitration cases involving fraud, misconduct, or corruption. The group is particularly noted for its expertise in acting for banks, financial institutions, and investment funds, as well as for foreign regulators and in matters in the fintech and blockchain spaces. Richard Healey has considerable knowledge in fraud, asset tracing and recovery cases. He leads the practice together with Birmingham-based Mark Wilson and Rebecca Hume, who joined the team in September 2021 from Kobre & Kim.

Mayer Brown International LLP‘s team ‘operates in a way that is forthright and effective and provides a first-class service to clients’. The practitioners are instructed by banks, investment managers and advisers, hedge funds, insolvency practitioners, accountants, law firms, and insurers, acting on the claimant as well as the defendant side. Areas of expertise span investment and trading frauds, insolvency and insurance-related work, and bribery and corruption-related civil claims. Alistair Graham leads the practice, in which Susan Rosser, Jim Oulton and Michael Fiddy are noted.

Morrison Foerster regularly acts for national and international clients, providing them with support in regulatory, investigatory, compliance and enforcement matters. The team is particularly well versed in UK, EU and US sanctions as well as in matters in relation to financial crime, corruption, bribery, and money-laundering. Paul Friedman combines antitrust, white collar and securities litigation expertise, while Gareth Rees KC puts an emphasis on business crime and regulatory mandates; he leads the practice with Saqib Alam and Hayley Ichilcik.

Seladore Legal demonstrates knowledge of civil fraud and asset tracing matters, breaches of trust and fiduciary duty issues, and money laundering, bribery and corruption mandates. In international matters, it has a track record of acting in the CIS, as well as in cases involving offshore jurisdictions. Its clients include corporates, financial institutions, foreign government agencies and state-owned entities, as well as private equity houses, hedge funds, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Simon Bushell has more than 30 year of experience in the field and heads up the team, which was reinforced by the arrival of Gary Milner-Moore in December 2021, who was previously at Herbert Smith Freehills LLP. Gareth Keillor is another key contact.

Areas of expertise for the team at Trowers & Hamlins LLP include acting for public, private and third-sector organisations in investigations and recovery actions as well as freezing injunction applications, often cross-border in nature and involving litigation funders. The group also supports its clients in cyber fraud cases as well as in compliance and risk management matters. Lucy James is noted for her wide commercial litigation practice and Alex Burton has experience in the Middle East. The team is led by Birmingham-based Helen Briant.

William Grace has established itself as a point of contact for additional or niche defendants in large-scale multi-defendant fraud cases. It has experience in matters such as bribery and corruption work, breaches of fiduciary duties, secret profits work, dishonest assistance matters, and deceit mandates. Alastair Shaw leads the practice; he ‘has a great tactical insight, and a strong read on the strengths and weaknesses of a case’.