Baker McKenzie‘s ‘excellent litigators’ in London handle complex cross-border fraud investigations and litigation, in relation to conspiracy claims, economic torts, fraudulent misrepresentation and duress. Clients notably benefit from the firm’s enviable global reach (covering 74 offices in 45 countries), and the team is particularly experienced in assisting governments, sovereign wealth funds and international corporations with tracing, freezing and recovering misappropriated assets. It also fields experts in international preservation and disclosure orders, as well as fraud-related insolvency issues. The practice is co-led by ‘wonderful all-round litigator’ Charles Thomson, who additionally leads the business crime unit, and Hugh Lyons, whose wide-ranging caseload encompasses fraud and financial misconduct cases. The next line of experienced practitioners features Henry Garfield, whose career includes being seconded to the UK Serious Fraud Office, and Marc Florent, who acts for clients from the financial, commercial and industrial sectors in multi-party disputes. Other names to note are Kate Geale, whose experience includes representing an international science and chemicals company in an investigation into suspected bribery of foreign public officials; Ben Levitt, who is ‘a master of detail’; and Mark Banks, who is experienced in civil fraud, insolvency, sanctions and cross-border enforcements.

‘Continuously focused on generating victories for clients’, CMS‘ fraud team in London leverages the firm’s enviable banking client base, particularly in relation to financial fraud. The group is also supported by the firm’s highly regarded regulatory lawyers. Other areas of expertise are energy-related mandates, along with corruption, tax evasion and money laundering cases. The firm additionally has a robust cyber fraud practice, with its breach response service covering 70 jurisdictions worldwide. Praised for his ‘intellectual dynamism and brilliance’, commercial litigator Bernard O’Sullivan is a specialist in asset recovery, civil fraud and regulatory issues; Andrew Taplin‘s broad fraud practice ranges from multi-jurisdictional claims involving HNW individuals and their corporate vehicles, to employee fraud, payment fraud claims for banks, and business and share sale-related fraud, dishonesty and concealment claims; Tamsin Blow represents both claimants and defendants in multi-jurisdictional fraud cases; Luke Pardey is ‘fantastic’; and Eoin O’Shea is a highly regarded fraud and financial crime practitioner. In April 2024, Nadia Latti was promoted to partner, ‘a role she has been owning for some time’, while Anita De Villiers has notable experience in fraud proceedings (both in the UK and Australia).

A ‘top-tier firm for civil fraud work’, DLA Piper has an enviable market reputation for pursuing domestic and cross-border civil fraud disputes for clients from the financial services, funds, private wealth, media, sport, entertainment, and energy and resources sectors. Clients particularly appreciate the firm’s ability to leverage fraud experts across its offices in 43 jurisdictions worldwide. The team is co-led by cross-border litigation and arbitration specialist Jeremy Andrews, who is particularly focused on civil fraud and asset tracing, and cross-border and class action dispute expert Jamie Curle, who is ‘a rigorous lawyer with great strategic nous’. The second line of experienced practitioners comprises Charles Allin, who has notable experience in fraud and asset recovery work; Jeremy Sher, the international head of the firm’s global class action group; Tom Laidler, who ‘works hard to achieve the right result for his client’; and James Carter, who is experienced in disputes involving energy and in African jurisdictions.

A ‘specialist disputes boutique that impresses with its superb technical ability’, Enyo Law LLP is routinely engaged to handle high-stakes, multi-jurisdictional matters. The team is experienced in fraud disputes involving allegations of wrongdoing and dishonesty, and in bringing and defending applications for interim remedies, including freezing and passport orders, along with asset inquiries and contempt proceedings. It also assists with securing and enforcing judgments and awards around the world. Fraud practice head Edward Allen is an expert in civil fraud and financial proceedings that involve banks; Nick Jones focuses on matters involving financial products, fraud, asset tracing and recovery; and cross-jurisdictional fraud disputes specialist Konrad Rodgers is a ‘star partner’. The practice further showcases Jonathan Pagan, who acts in both international and domestic matters that concern fraud, bribery and corruption issues; Richard Levett, who acts for clients from the financial services, aviation, and oil and gas sectors; Lucinda Orr and Fred Thorling, who both have notable experience in fraud claims; and Alex Mobbs, who is ‘tenacious and passionate about his cases’. In October 2023, ‘unrivalled’ civil fraud specialist Andy McGregor joined from legacy firm Allen & Overy LLP.

Well known for handling complex and high-profile fraud investigations, legal actions and proceedings across different jurisdictions, Herbert Smith Freehills LLP‘s ‘fraud practice is second to none’. The London team’s experience covers heavyweight commercial and corporate litigation involving allegations of dishonesty, as well as the locating, freezing and recovery of assets. Heading up the practice, Jeremy Garson is ‘a go-to partner for high-value commercial fraud, asset tracing and high-stakes shareholder disputes’, and Natasha Johnson‘s expertise encompasses claims of fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit, alleged financial misstatements, financial and consumer mis-selling, and director misfeasance. The team also includes ‘highly capable fraud litigator’ William Turner, whose track record includes several significant asset tracing and fraud cases; Heather Rankin, who is experienced in proceedings involving allegations of fraud against banks; and Dave Phillips, who focuses on CIS and offshore litigation-related civil fraud matters.

‘Working at the top end of civil fraud’, Jones Day‘s practice is increasingly involved in matters concerning the Middle East, India and offshore jurisdictions. With over half of the firm’s 45-lawyer-strong London global disputes team focused on complex fraud, asset recovery, investigations and enforcement matters, the practice consistently brings and defends serious fraud claims, along with tracing misappropriated assets. It is experienced in obtaining freezing, search and disclosure orders (in support of both domestic and foreign proceedings), and additionally assists with enforcement matters. Focused on major fraud, asset tracing and corruption investigations (including contentious insolvency disputes), global disputes team head Sion Richards also leads the firm’s global enforcement and asset recovery group; offshore disputes team head Barnaby Stueck is ‘a highly experienced civil fraud litigator with an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law’; Annabel Treadgold is experienced in civil fraud and asset recovery matters that frequently involve injunctive relief; and Daniel Travers has extensive experience in international fraud matters, including corporate insolvency-related fraud cases. Other active figures are ‘top-notch strategist’ Karl Moussalli and experienced litigators Daniel Moore and Dhanraj Misra. Promoted to partner in 2024, James Fidler focuses on fraud cases, investigations, asset tracing, and judgment enforcement.

‘Meticulous and detail oriented’, Mishcon de Reya LLP, which routinely acts in cases before the High Court, the Court of Appeal and the Privy Council (as well as overseas), houses specialists in cross-border disputes involving allegations of fraud and dishonesty. Representing both claimants and defendants, the team comprises experts in all fraud litigation-related injunctive remedies, including asset freezing, Norwich Pharmacal, and search and imaging orders. It also advises on the consequences of penal notices. Kasra Nouroozi is ‘the first port of call when assets or businesses are facing existential threats’; recently appointed dispute resolution chair Hugo Plowman specialises in complex fraud, asset tracing and investigations, and all forms of corporate dishonesty; and newly elected fraud group leader Robert Wynn Jones is experienced in obtaining and opposing multiple search, asset freezing and disclosure orders. The practice further includes Rhymal Persad, who is ‘results driven and has very good communication skills’; veteran fraud litigator Gary Miller; Naomi Simpson, whose workload includes multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes; and Rebecca Belgrave, who plays a leading role in growing the firm’s cryptocurrency litigation practice. Oliver Felton and Euan McMahon are also experienced practitioners.

The ‘excellent specialist fraud practice’ at ’premier boutique litigation firm’ PCB Byrne is widely lauded for its expertise in complex, high-value disputes, which frequently involve multiple jurisdictions. The practice also houses experts in ancillary issues that arise in civil fraud cases, such as civil asset forfeiture and extradition matters, and it is further able to leverage the firm’s strong credentials in white-collar crime and regulatory disputes. Recent mandates additionally feature assistance to international companies and institutions with the impact of sanctions on asset recovery. Anthony Riem is a renowned fraud investigation and asset recovery specialist. The team also showcases Trevor Mascarenhas, whose track record includes obtaining some of the leading fraud litigation judgments; Elizabeth Seborg, an expert in asset recovery and interim injunctions; Ben Davies, who has notable experience in freezing and search orders; highly rated multi-jurisdictional litigator Nick Ractliff; and Neil Micklethwaite, who is ‘recommended for big cases’. Other key practitioners are Charlotte Bhania, Tom McKernan, Catherine Eason and Olga Bischof, along with Caitlin Ferguson and David Johnson.

Pinsent Masons LLP’s ‘heavy-hitting, well-resourced, dedicated fraud team’ has significant experience in ultra-high-value, multi-party civil fraud claims, including those with cross-border aspects. The firm’s UK-wide (England, Scotland and Northen Ireland) civil fraud and asset recovery specialists are further complemented by the practice’s in-house expertise in forensic accountancy, global investigations and white-collar crime. Areas of particular note are CIS disputes, contentious insolvency-related fraud issues, and cyber and crypto fraud. Well known for representing government agencies, Alan Sheeley's practice runs the gamut of civil fraud matters, from offshore and onshore trust litigation to asset tracing and cross-border investment fraud cases; experienced civil fraud litigator Stuart McNeill has ‘great judgement’; and Andrew Herring, who divides his time between London and Birmingham, leads the development of the firm’s civil fraud and asset recovery practice in the diversified industrials sector. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises Jennifer Craven, whose recent workload includes a high-profile crypto fraud case; Michael Reading, who focuses on financial services industry-related fraud; and Bill Geiringer, a specialist in the insolvency side of civil fraud claims.

‘One of the very best civil fraud practices in the City’, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP is consistently called upon by corporations, bankruptcy office holders and HNW individuals to act in civil fraud-related litigation and arbitration. The team’s fraud disputes emanate from a range of jurisdictions, including Europe and Africa, as well as the CIS, the Middle East and offshore jurisdictions. London civil fraud practice chair Nick Marsh is ‘a stellar partner who is intelligent and strategic’; Ted Greeno is co-chair of the firm’s energy disputes practice; Justin Michaelson has longstanding experience in major international commercial disputes; Alex Gerbi has notable expertise in matters involving Russia, Ukraine and other CIS territories; Khaled Khatoun‘s track record includes heavyweight civil fraud disputes; and Richard East’s ‘commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for clients is fearsome’. Other key figures are Matthew Bunting, who routinely manages litigation involving corporate-related fraud issues; Gregory Pantlin, an expert in obtaining interim relief, including anti-suit injunctions and worldwide freezing injunctions; Marina Boterashvili, who ‘manages complex litigation brilliantly’; Hafsa Zayyan, who acts in commercial disputes featuring civil fraud and asset tracing elements; and Rupert Goodway, who is ‘completely on top of his cases’.

With ‘unparalleled expertise in fraud cases’,  Simmons & Simmons‘ London team handles some of the market’s highest profile fraud cases, which frequently involve large sums and multi-jurisdictional issues. Representing both major corporations and HNW individuals, the practice is well known for combining expertise in complex financial fraud with specialisms in cross-border asset tracing and the international enforcement of judgments. It further leverages the firm’s enviable credentials in competition, market abuse, bribery and white-collar crime cases. The civil fraud group is co-led by UK litigation team head Patrick Boylan, an expert in interim relief, tracing remedies, and the interplay between civil and criminal law, and London and Bristol-based Ed Crosse, who ‘combines excellent knowledge of the law with a real understanding of the commercial drivers of cases’. The practice further includes Adam Brown, who acts for banking, private equity and hedge fund clients in cross-border fraud cases; Chloe Morris, whose specialisms encompass civil fraud, directors’ liability, and shareholder class actions; and Jon Malik, who acts for multinational clients from the finance, asset management, TMT, professional services, defence and extractive sectors.

Stephenson Harwood‘s ‘fantastic team of bright and tenacious fraud lawyers’ has a strong reputation for handling high-value, politically sensitive and bet-the-company fraud disputes. The practice, which represents clients from across the globe (particularly parties from emerging markets), has particular strength in cross-border fraud litigation involving injunctions, such as freezing orders. Ros Prince, who is ‘unrivalled in her ability to work on complex multi-jurisdictional cases’, serves as practice head. Prince is supported by global fraud and asset recovery specialist Priya Grigoriadis, who routinely acts in major fraud-related claims before the English courts, and Galina Usorova, an expert in cross-border fraud and asset recovery cases, whose experience additionally includes spearheading the firm’s ESG fraud litigation offering.

The result of a May 2024 merger between legacy firms Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling, A&O Shearman fields ‘market-leading lawyers who work exceptionally hard and win cases’. The firm’s civil fraud practice is best known for handling large and multi-jurisdictional fraud cases concerning bribery, embezzlement, deceit and corruption, and its mandates typically involve urgent interlocutory matters, such as freezing and disclosure orders, as well as search and seizure orders. Calum Burnett is head of litigation and investigations in London, while Arnondo Chakrabarti leads the London litigation department. The practice also features Eve Giles, who acts for both corporations and individuals in matters involving fraud issues; Mahmood Lone, who advises global financial institutions on fraud allegations; and Brandon O’Neil, Hayley Humphries and Tom Spackman, who are all ‘exceptionally hard-working, bright and technically competent’. Other key figures are Helen Biggin, an expert in large-scale, multi-jurisdictional fraud claims; Juliet de Pencier, who acts in civil fraud matters (alongside her finance litigation practice); and Georgina Thomson, who is notably focused on fraud claims and financial litigation in the High Court.

Combining cross-border civil fraud, criminal and regulatory expertise, Brown Rudnick LLP‘s London practice is consistently engaged to act in major fraud disputes involving significant international features, such as the actions of individuals who are based in overseas jurisdictions. The practice can also boast complementary expertise in asset tracing and recovery, as well as experience in pursuing and executing domestic and international search orders. The London litigation and arbitration practice group is co-led by the ‘legally, strategically and technically astute’ Jane Colston, whose track record includes numerous cases involving freezing, proprietary, search, disclosure, gagging, imaging and delivery up injunctions, and Neill Shrimpton, whose experience includes litigating cases at all levels of the English courts, as well as in the BVI and before the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court. The practice further includes ‘excellent fraud lawyer’ Robin Pickworth, an October 2023 hire from Armstrong Teasdale; digital asset disputes specialist Jessica Lee; and Joanna Curtis and Theodore Elton, who both act in civil fraud cases.

With ‘real depth of experience across fraud issues’, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s litigation department leverages firm-wide specialisms in financial regulatory issues, investigations, white-collar crime cases and tax in relation to multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters. The practice also houses sector experts in financial services, retail, leisure and sports. The civil fraud practice is co-led by Segun Osuntokun, an expert in matters relating to Africa and developing nations, who is regularly sought out by state governments and entities, energy and natural resources companies, international conglomerates, financial services institutions and HNW individuals, and Rachel Ziegler, who focuses on major disputes involving fraud, dishonesty and breach of trust allegations. Also highly regarded, Andrew Tuson is an investment fraud specialist, while Megan Smith is experienced in urgent injunctive relief, tracing assets, and co-ordinating claims across jurisdictions. Raised to partner in January 2024, Andrew Street acts in cross-border litigation involving freezing injunctions, alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, disputed offshore trust structures, and civil fraud claims that are subject to concurrent criminal investigations.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP‘s ‘fraud team has an amazing skillset and wide-ranging technical competence and expertise’. The London team regularly pursues and defends large-scale civil fraud claims (and related asset recovery actions) across multiple jurisdictions. It also carries out investigations where clients (including insolvency office holders) suspect they are victims to wrongdoing. The group additionally has extensive experience in obtaining and resisting emergency relief in relation to cross-border fraud cases, including freezing orders, injunctions, and search orders, and it liaises with criminal authorities and law enforcement agencies where appropriate. The practice’s client base ranges from multinational businesses, regulators, central banks and governments, to corporate investors, insolvency practitioners, and HNW individuals and their family offices. Team head Stewart Hey handles a range of cross-border fraud disputes and investigations; Charlotte Pender‘s track record encompasses high-value banking and fraud cases; Caroline Greenwell‘s disputes work covers misrepresentations, wrongful acts, civil fraud asset tracing, and bribery and corruption allegations; and Rhys Novak ‘vigorously seeks to advance his client’s interests’. Other key team members are Abigail Rushton, Lucy Wicksteed and Peter Carlyon, who all act in multi-jurisdictional fraud cases.

‘Involved in the biggest civil fraud disputes to come before the courts in recent times’, Fieldfisher has notable experience in cryptocurrency and non-fungible token-related fraud claims. The London practice also fields experts in cyber-fraud claims involving unknown persons, as well as insolvency-related fraud matters, and much of the group’s work focuses on mandates and clients that have links to Ukraine, Russia and the CIS. A ‘doyen of the civil fraud sector’, team head Tony Lewis focuses on fraudulent conduct-related investigations, asset recovery, corruption and money laundering claims, and the interplay between civil and criminal proceedings; Andrew Lafferty‘s recent experience includes leading a large multilingual team of over twenty fee earners in two major fraud claims; Kit Jarvis‘ cases predominantly involve multiple jurisdictions, injunctions and ancillary relief; Alexandra Underwood acts in disputes involving civil fraud and corruption; and Daniel Hayward and Stephen Cartwright’s ‘unique qualities distinguish them in the legal field’. The department further includes Priyanka Kapoor, an expert in litigation and arbitration involving fraud issues, and Nicola Sewell, who represents corporate and HNW clients in fraud and corruption matters. Promoted to partner in April 2024, Nathan Capone assists with multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes and investigations, along with the tracing and securing of assets.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP‘s civil fraud practice has ‘some of the biggest names in civil fraud and the expertise to take on the largest cases’. The team routinely represents corporations and individuals from the retail, finance, investment, energy and real estate sectors in cross-border civil fraud matters. It is particularly experienced in multi-jurisdictional cases, and search and seizure orders; clients further benefit from the London group’s leveraging of litigation teams from the firm’s international network of 47 offices. The London civil fraud and business disputes practice is co-chaired by Kathryn Garbett, who is ‘one of the most experienced civil fraud litigators around’, and Claire Broadbelt, who acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value civil fraud cases before the English High Court. The second line of experienced practitioners includes Annabel Thomas, whose caseload frequently involves multiple jurisdictions and interim relief applications; longstanding civil fraud expert Martin Shobbrook, who has considerable experience in multi-jurisdictional asset tracing; Hannah Blom-Cooper, who heads the London contentious insolvency practice; and Elizabeth Fox, who handles matters involving fraud and misconduct allegations. Other names to note are Mehmet Karagoz, Katharine Bond, Bethany Histed and Stephanie Silverston. ‘First-rate litigator’ Masoud Zabeti was promoted to shareholder in early 2024.

Kingsley Napley LLP‘s track record includes both large, high-profile cases in the High Court and groundbreaking Supreme Court matters concerning fraud. The civil fraud practice is particularly experienced in representing foreign governments, banks, corporations, office holders and offshore trustees in multi-jurisdictional disputes, and asset tracing and recovery actions. It is also increasingly involved in cases involving the cross-over of civil and criminal liability issues, while its investigations expertise covers employment, regulatory, and media and reputation management matters. Dispute resolution head Richard Foss is currently acting for several commercial clients against various financial institutions in fraudulent misrepresentation claims; William Christopher represents both claimants and defendants in investigations, co-ordinates multi-jurisdiction litigation to recover assets, and assists with internal fraud investigations; Sue Thackeray is ‘one of the most effective lawyers around’; and Fiona Simpson is experienced in bringing and defending civil fraud proceedings, which often involve offshore jurisdictions and CIS countries. Other key figures include fraud and asset recovery expert Mary Young, who acts for fraud victims; Ryan Mowat, a specialist in the fraud side of contentious trusts and estates matters; Richard Clayman, who acts in high-profile civil fraud cases; and Laurence Clarke, who is ‘very much up and coming’.

With ‘strength in depth across the team’, Macfarlanes LLP‘s 30-strong group acts in heavyweight fraud cases involving freezing orders, discovery applications, and parallel civil and criminal proceedings in numerous jurisdictions. The practice also comprises experts in financial services, trusts, ultra-HNW private client work, general commercial disputes, and corporate crime and investigations, and in addition to increasing its presence in enforcement matters, the firm’s specialisms include fraud-related arbitrations and the obtaining of interim relief from the English courts in support of arbitration. With notable experience in seeking (and challenging) freezing orders and other urgent forms of relief, department head James Popperwell ‘uses his vast experience with a deft touch’; Barry Donnelly‘s fraud practice encompasses multiple, ongoing disputes and investigations; Lorna Emson represents banks, inter-dealer brokers, private individuals, and oil and gas companies; and several of Charles Lloyd‘s cases involve major frauds concerning trusts or HNW individuals. The next line of experienced practitioners comprises Nikolas Ireland, a specialist in high-value fraud cases that typically concern several international jurisdictions, parallel proceedings and multiple parties, and Alex Douty, who is ‘one to watch for the future’.

An ‘excellent choice for London litigation’, Norton Rose Fulbright is routinely instructed by corporate and banking clients to act in high-stakes and high-profile fraud disputes in the UK. The team’s civil fraud and asset tracing expertise extends to insolvency, white-collar crime, cyber-fraud, and bribery and corruption cases. It also has substantial experience in high-value civil fraud-related interim relief applications, such as worldwide freezing orders and proprietary injunctions, as well as Norwich Pharmacal and search orders. The practice recently experienced an increase in work relating to push payments, supplier invoices and crypto fraud. Fusing experience in civil fraud litigation in the English High Court with international expertise, Ruth Cowley is the firm’s London commercial disputes head, while Patrick Bourke is EMEA dispute resolution leader. The practice also includes Harriet Jones-Fenleigh, a specialist in civil fraud disputes, including applications for worldwide freezing orders, proprietary injunctions, and Norwich Pharmacal orders and other ancillary relief; James Lockwood, a ‘star of the future’, who is currently acting in bribery, conspiracy and dishonest assistance claims, along with payment fraud disputes; Antony Corsi, whose caseload frequently involves large-value fraud claims; and contentious financial services lawyer Katie Stephen. Stuart Neely, Samson Spanier and Aditya Badami are other names to note.

Well known for representing governments, multinational corporations and ultra-HNW individuals, Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP‘s 16-member team consistently acts in high-stakes, international fraud cases in the London courts. The experience of fraud and commercial disputes head Jonathan Tickner covers asset recovery and multi-jurisdictional emergency procedures; longstanding civil fraud specialist Sarah Gabriel regularly assists with asset recovery cases, and obtaining and discharging freezing orders and other injunctive relief; Keith Oliver is an expert in international disputes, and the location, freezing and recovery of misappropriated assets; and Jason Woodland acts for both individuals and corporates in major disputes that frequently involve fraud allegations. The practice further includes Emma Ruane, who has notable experience in securing (and challenging) interim relief, including freezing orders, anti-suit injunctions and disclosure orders; Vlad Meerovich, whose wide-ranging caseload encompasses financial fraud; and Paul Johnson, who is ‘an absolute standout star’.

RPC‘s ‘standout fraud litigators’ are routinely sought out to handle multiple, large-scale cases. In addition to representing corporations, financial institutions and states, the 44-lawyer-strong practice is engaged by HNW individuals for substantial fraud claims in the English courts, and at global levels, the team acts in heavyweight corporate investigations and fraud-related disputes all over the world. Tom Hibbert‘s recent experience includes a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy claim; Jonathan Cary has significant experience in disputes containing fraud aspects; Alan Williams‘ wide-ranging caseload encompasses asset recovery and fraud cases; Jake Hardy has extensive experience in civil fraud actions involving financial markets participants and products; and international civil fraud disputes specialist Dan Wyatt has ‘carved out a market-leading presence in crypto fraud’. Other active practitioners are Chris Whitehouse, who acts in cryptoasset disputes; Tim Potts, whose experience includes disputes concerning widely publicised frauds; Adam Forster, whose civil fraud expertise covers asset tracing, freezing and recovery work; and Jodie Egan, a specialist in civil fraud matters featuring cross-border issues. In June 2024, the team received further reinforcement, welcoming Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s former civil fraud head Neville Byford.

Home to ‘a team of exceptionally clever lawyers who can deal with any complex case’, Signature Litigation LLP has a significant track record in civil fraud disputes and arbitration, particularly in relation to investments and the banking and manufacturing sectors. The practice is headed up by Graham Huntley, a longstanding civil fraud specialist; commercial litigation and arbitration practitioner Ioannis Alexopoulos is a ‘brilliant strategist’, who is particularly focused on joint venture and shareholder disputes, business break-ups, and fraud cases; and Julian Connerty‘s experience includes acting in matters involving bribery and corruption, theft, fraud, dishonesty, money laundering, and insider dealing. The team also includes Tadhg O’Leary, who regularly acts in high-stakes fraud claims. Promoted to partner in October 2023, the ‘clever, efficient and client-focused’ Kate Gee covers high-value, cross-border civil fraud and asset tracing claims.

Fielding ‘one of the best litigation departments in the City’, Travers Smith LLP has a broad practice covering investigations, corporate fraud, asset tracing and urgent relief. A large proportion of the firm’s disputes contain cross-border features and involve working alongside lawyers in other jurisdictions. In 2024, experienced commercial litigator Heather Gagen was appointed as dispute resolution department head; Rob Fell‘s recent experience includes representing a commercial bank facing alleged conspiracy claims; and investigations group co-head Toby Robinson assists clients with FCA enforcement actions. The group further comprises Huw Jenkin, whose wide-ranging commercial disputes practice encompasses civil fraud-related cases; civil fraud and asset tracing specialist Stephanie Lee; ‘first-class litigator’ Jan-Jaap Baer; and Alexa Day, who acts in high-value and multi-jurisdictional disputes. The next line of key practitioners includes Polly Richard and Alice Childs, who both assist with matters involving fraud allegations, while John Lee is a ‘first-rate lawyer in the crypto area’.

Leveraging its credentials in insolvency, private prosecutions, and commercial and financial litigation, Addleshaw Goddard has the ‘ability to handle large-scale, complex, international fraud litigation in an agile way’. The practice is co-led by Polly Sprenger, whose recent experience includes fraud investigations, along with asset tracing and recovery work for investment funds, and civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery specialist Maria Frangeskides, who ‘builds incredibly strong relationships with clients’. The team further includes Alex Hogarth, an expert in fraud claims that are supported by urgent injunctive relief; civil fraud claim-focused Mark Chesher; and Lauren Hamilton, whose caseload takes in technology-related disputes.

‘Identifying the important issues and strategy’, Bird & Bird LLP has significant asset tracing and recovery experience. The team represents state-owned entities, company groups, corporations and HNW individuals in claims concerning crypto and cyber fraud, unlawful means conspiracy, fraudulent mispresentation, deceit, collusion, and conspiracy to defraud investors. International and domestic fraud specialist Sophie Eyre is ‘excellent at analysing complex issues’; Jonathan Speed focuses on disputes in the technology and communications sectors; Simona Peter‘s track record includes several cases involving fraud allegations; and Russell Williamson‘s recent caseload encompasses cases of fraud, breach of confidence, and misuse of confidential information.

Combining civil, criminal and regulatory expertise, City of London boutique firm Bivonas Law LLP has ‘unique depth of experience in civil fraud that spans jurisdictions and case matters’. The practice acts for African states, international banks (and bankers) and HNW Russian individuals in disputes involving international asset tracing, and freezing and search orders. John Bechelet is a longstanding specialist in civil fraud and regulatory litigation; Antony Brown manages the firm’s most complex cases; and Roland Ellis defends individuals and companies that face allegations of misconduct. The next line of key practitioners includes Manraj Somal, whose ‘involvement in cases is invaluable’.

At ‘the forefront of implementing counter-fraud strategies in litigation’, Clyde & Co consistently conducts internal and external investigations in the firm’s key sectors, namely trade and commodities, energy and natural resources, aviation, insurance and professional services. Chris Burdett has longstanding litigation expertise; Charles Kuhn‘s practice covers insider dealing, market abuse, money laundering, bribery, corruption, sanctions, and securities litigation; Damian Rourke is ‘always looking to enhance strategies to combat fraud’; Fergal Cathie acts in regulatory investigations and malpractice claims in the professional services sector; John Whittaker specialises in international trading issues; and Rachel Cropper-Mawer conducts internal investigations into fraud and corruption.

A ‘brilliant choice’, boutique law firm Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP represents both corporate and private clients in complex fraud work. Civil fraud and asset recovery specialist Lydia Danon is ‘a superb lawyer’; Jon Felce is routinely engaged to act in claims involving deceit, breach of trust, conspiracy and misrepresentation, including in relation to employee and cyber fraud; Sinead O’Callaghan is experienced in financial sector-related fraud; and Natalie Todd ‘knows how to get results for clients’. The practice further includes Stephen Elam, who acts for crypto exchanges and coin issuers in litigation, and technology and finance disputes specialist Sam Roberts.

Handling ‘complex issues in high-value, multi-party cases with impressive skill’, Dechert LLP acts for sovereign wealth funds, global banks, financial investors, insurers, corporations and ultra-HNW individuals in large fraud actions. Leveraging the firm’s commercial litigation and white-collar defence practices, the team’s expertise covers bribery, corruption and money laundering cases, as well as international asset recovery work. Litigation specialist Dorothy Cory-Wright heads the London commercial disputes practice; Daniel Natoff ‘shows good judgement’; and Adam Silver‘s wide-ranging caseload encompasses fraud issues.

Farrer & Co‘s team is regularly instructed in large fraud cases, particularly international, multi-party financial services matters involving freezing injunctions and asset tracing, and its geographical expertise covers the Caribbean, the Channel Islands, Africa, the Middle East, South-East Asia and Eastern Europe. John Wilkinson has extensive experience in fraud and asset recovery work, while much of Adrian Parkhouse‘s caseload involves civil fraud issues. The practice further showcases ‘fantastic fraud litigator’ Jolyon Connell; Gerard Heyes, who represents ultra-HNW individuals, senior executives, corporations, financial institutions, asset managers and hedge funds in civil fraud claims; and Ben Longworth, who defends fraud claims, particularly those concerning directors’ duties.

With ‘experience in high-value international cases’, Gowling WLG‘s fraud and asset recovery team specialises in high-profile fraud claims, asset recovery, and anti-corruption work. Fraud and asset recovery team head Catherine Naylor is ‘an excellent leader for complex international cases’; Andrew Witts specialises in fraud and international asset tracing, and has notable expertise in multi-jurisdictional cases; and insolvency litigation expert Jason Freedman focuses on fraud and asset recovery investigations. The practice further includes experienced corporate and financial services litigator James Sidwell; Emily Till, ‘a star in the making’; and Joanna Rhodes, who acts in high-profile asset recovery matters.

King & Spalding LLP‘s ‘very experienced and able practitioners’ are experts in pursuing and defending allegations of fraud and bad faith, including claims of deceit, misuse of confidential information, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, corruption and conspiracy. The 'highly knowledgeable and commercially focused' Sarah Walker leads the team with Thomas Sprange KC, whose track record includes significant civil fraud cases. Other key names are Ruth Byrne KC, whose international commercial and investment disputes practice encompasses fraud, in addition to energy, life sciences and enforcement matters, and Egishe Dzhazoyan, who has expertise in disputes involving Russia and the CIS.

A ‘go-to firm in the City of London with international reach’, Quillon Law LLP‘s team is led by Mark Hastings, a former civil fraud head at Addleshaw Goddard and ‘the doyen of fraud litigation’. The specialist conflict-free disputes practice also features Nicola McKinney, who acts in civil fraud cases involving new technologies such as cryptocurrency; financial markets disputes expert Michael Barnett; and Emma Kingstone, who works on large-scale civil fraud matters. Abigail Healey, who has extensive experience in civil fraud matters, and complex fraud disputes expert James Clark, were made partners in September 2023 and April 2024, respectively.

‘Increasingly active in some of the largest disputes before the London courts and internationally’, Seladore Legal is a disputes boutique that specialises in high-stakes litigation, fraud, asset tracing and enforcement matters. The practice also covers breaches of trust and fiduciary duty, along with money laundering, bribery and corruption cases. One of the UK’s best-known fraud lawyers, Simon Bushell is ‘a master strategist’, whose track record includes investigations into worldwide frauds, conspiracies and insolvencies; Gary Milner-Moore acts in complex cases involving fraud; Gareth Keillor is experienced in CIS-related disputes; and Kevin Kilgour has notable experience in fraud and economic tort cases.

Providing a ‘consistency of quality that is unprecedented’, Slaughter and May represents global corporations, financial institutions and governments in high-value, technically demanding disputes, in which allegations of fraud are key features. Richard Swallow heads the disputes and investigations group; Jonathan Cotton is experienced in disputes and investigations involving wrongdoing allegations; Efstathios Michael is ‘an amazing lawyer’; and Damian Taylor acts in a range of civil fraud matters. The next line of key practitioners comprises Peter Wickham and Megan Sandler, whose wide-ranging practices include fraud investigations, and Tahlia Brysha-Pullen, who has notable experience in high-value civil claims involving bribery and corruption allegations.

With ‘vast experience in high-stakes litigation in the Commercial Court’, Steptoe UK LLP focuses on both international clients and cases with Russian and CIS features. The UK practice also works closely with colleagues in the US, particularly those requiring court resolution in the UK and US. Cross-border fraud specialist Neil Dooley ‘runs huge cases with extreme efficiency and absolute determination’; Russian-speaking litigator Ivan Gordienko is experienced in pursuing cryptocurrency claims; and Leigh Mallon‘s workload frequently involves the coordination of multiple proceedings, arbitrations and investigations across several jurisdictions. The practice also includes Alex Green, who ‘offers great support without fail’.

Fielding both civil and criminal fraud specialists, Taylor Wessing LLP has a notable track record in pursuing, investigating and defending high-profile allegations of fraud. The practice is particularly experienced in cryptocurrency disputes, as well as representing Middle Eastern private wealth firms in matters involving either fraud or corruption. David De Ferrars‘ experience encompasses large financial fraud cases; Andrew Howell is global co-head of the firm’s international disputes group; and Tim Strong is ‘a real team player’. Promoted to partner in May 2024, Emma Allen is ‘a great solicitor’, who acts in cross-border litigation involving serious allegations of civil fraud.

‘Exactly the team to have on side in the biggest cases’, White & Case LLP represents both claimants and defendants in high-value civil fraud disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. The team’s expertise covers bringing and defending applications for interim relief, including freezing orders, other asset recovery and disclosure-related orders, and court orders in support of arbitration. UK civil fraud head John Rogerson is ‘an excellent team leader’; Charles Balmain has extensive experience in civil fraud cases; and Swati Tripathi acts in numerous matters involving fraud issues. In January 2024, Raif Hassan, who is ‘a real star’, was made partner.

With ‘the capacity and skillset to go toe-to-toe with the best’, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP‘s London team assists with the investigation, litigation and resolution of wrongdoing-related cases. Representing corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms, the practice consistently acts in large fraud cases in the Commercial Court, It is also experienced in parallel UK-US cases. Peter Burrell, who acts in disputes involving financial fraud, securities, insider dealing, tax evasion and financial reporting issues, ‘can find a way through the most intractable problem’; Simon Osborn-King is an expert in fraud allegation-related claims; and Jerry Healy ‘has excellent judgement’.

Covington & Burling LLP ‘understands what cases need’. Representing fraud victims, those accused of fraud, and parties enforcing claims against concealed assets, the team acts in High Court civil fraud disputes, and its sector expertise covers life sciences, media, technology, financial services and energy. The group is led by highly rated asset recovery and fraud lawyer Ian Hargreaves, whose workload covers international asset tracing and recovery, bribery, corruption and money laundering cases, and investigations and compliance work. Craig Pollack is a ‘great litigator’.

With ‘a fantastic range of talent across the civil fraud sphere’, Devonshires Solicitors LLP, which represents housing, financial services and private client sector corporate clients and HNW individuals, houses specialists in cross-border investigations, internal company frauds, regulatory work, and high-value asset tracing. Philip Barden focuses on multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation that frequently contains civil fraud elements, while David Pack, who acts for UK and offshore companies, partnerships and individuals, is ’indefatigable in fighting his clients’ corner’.

Edwin Coe LLP‘s ‘class action team has great experience in high-value fraud claims’. Representing consumers (and others) in pursuing fraud-based collective claims, group action litigation team head David Greene is ‘an immensely gifted litigator and has the best advocacy skills in the business’. The caseload of litigation and insolvency head Ali Zaidi includes overseas asset tracing; pursuing and defending claims of misfeasance by directors; pursuing directors personally for fraud and deceit; and defending directors in disqualification proceedings.

Fladgate LLP‘s ‘very good civil fraud practice’ is experienced in obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief, such as disclosure and freezing orders. The team has significant expertise in financial services-related fraud, as well as civil fraud claims within the context of corporate insolvencies and personal bankruptcies. Sophia Purkis is a specialist in cases concerning allegations of fraud, misfeasance and breach of trust; Tom Bolam acts in shareholder and joint venture disputes involving fraud allegations; and Joel Seager ‘helps get disputes resolved’.

‘One of the best in the City for dealing with fraud cases’, Fox Williams LLP routinely defends fiduciaries and senior executives against allegations of fraud or misappropriation of assets. The practice also represents corporations that are accused of accessory liability. Other specialist areas are alternative finance, travel-related disputes, and litigation funding and funders. The ‘highly recommended’ David Butler acts for claimants and defendants in fraud claims; Gavin Foggo is an experienced fraud litigator; and Evie Meleagros assists with cross-jurisdictional fraud matters.

Representing claimants and defendants, HFW‘s ‘strong civil fraud practice’ focuses on cross-border matters where fraud overlaps with insolvency issues. Rick Brown, who is ‘adept at handling complex and large-scale fraud litigation’, co-heads the fraud and insolvency team; David Chalcraft is a specialist in disputes involving international civil fraud and insolvency aspects; and Neil Chauhan‘s experience includes acting in major fraud cases across multiple jurisdictions, including Jersey, the Isle of Man and the BVI. Hong Kong-based Noel Campbell adds expertise in fraud and asset recovery cases in offshore jurisdictions.

Keystone Law assists businesses, banks and individuals (including company directors) with fraud prevention and resolution. The practice’s expertise covers fraud-related commercial litigation, bribery, corruption, directors’ disqualification, embezzlement and money laundering cases, and tax investigations, along with SFO prosecutions, asset tracing, and freezing and undisclosed wealth management orders. Louise Abbott is a specialist in civil fraud, cryptocurrency, and asset recovery actions; Matthew Hennessy-Gibbs ‘puts together strategies that are cost effective’; and Chris Willison acts for financial institutions in fraud, litigation and asset recovery work.

‘Finding imaginative and cost-effective solutions’, specialist disputes practice LK Law LLP is experienced in high-profile international commercial disputes that contain large-scale frauds. The team also acts for (and against) corporate groups and HNW individuals in securing assets all over the world. Andrew Ford focuses on large international disputes, fraud cases and asset tracing, frequently in matters involving banks; Caroline Phipps‘ practice encompasses civil fraud matters; and Claudia Scherman acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value complex civil fraud claims. Amy Harvey joined the team in September 2024.

Experienced in cross-border investigations and civil fraud claims, Squire Patton Boggs‘ London team specialises in commercial and financial fraud matters, including employee fraud. It is experienced in search and seizure orders, tracing claims, freezing injunctions, and Bankers Trust and delivery up orders. Cyber and asset finance fraud cases are also key areas of strength. Stephen Sampson heads the UK litigation practice, which includes Christian Toms, who ‘has the ability to identify the points that really matter’, and Hannah Laming, whose expertise covers fraud.

Wedlake Bell LLP‘s ‘helpful and collaborative team’ assists with the investigation and pursuit of civil fraud claims against directors, employees and third parties, including international asset tracing. Its expertise covers search, seizure and disclosure orders, injunctions, receiverships, and freezing and proprietary injunctions. Insolvency and restructuring head Frances Coulson has ‘vast knowledge and experience’; Ed Starling heads the disputes practice; and art and luxury group co-head Tim Maxwell specialises in disputes concerning forgeries, fraud, title, provenance, restitution and authenticity.

With ‘real civil fraud expertise’, Withers LLP‘s London team is experienced in large-scale international fraud cases that involve private capital. Its expertise covers art and cultural asset frauds, matters concerning financial services and trust structures, and asset tracing across the world. Heading the global civil fraud practice, Stephen Ross specialises in international asset freezing and recovery cases, heavyweight commercial litigation, and regulatory disputes; Peter Wood is ‘a brilliant tactician’; and Tatiana Menshenina is experienced in cross-border fraud disputes.

Cooley (UK) LLP‘s London team acts on civil fraud matters involving corruption, investigations, asset recovery actions, and insurance-related cases. In addition to fielding experts in England and Wales-related matters, the practice has significant cross-border experience in cases involving Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean. It is particularly well known for assisting governmental bodies with civil fraud issues. James Maton, Laurence Harris and Henry Stewart all act in fraud and asset recovery cases, while Sascha Grimm assists with securing worldwide freezing orders.

Providing ‘excellent partner availability and engagement’, Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s multi-jurisdictional civil fraud practice routinely assists multinational clients with high-stakes claims in a range of sectors. At the head of the financial services litigation, investigations and contentious regulatory team for the North of England, James Southworth (in Manchester) is ‘a seasoned litigator in the banking/fraud crossover space’, and Richard Little and Tim Browning both regularly act in major fraud litigation.

Gateley Legal‘s 24-strong team, which ‘stands out for its comprehensive approach to tackling fraud-related matters’, comprises specialists in financial services fraud; claims arising from emerging markets, including the CIS; and offshore fraud and asset recovery cases. It is also active in fraud claims involving fintech and blockchain issues, as well as civil fraud and dishonesty-related claims concerning fiduciary and professional liability. Richard Healey has a ‘deep understanding of fraud law’, while Mark Wilson litigates corporate insolvency-related civil fraud matters.

Specialising in bringing and defending complex claims, Harcus Parker Limited‘s civil fraud practice is co-led by the 'really talented' Adam Zoubir and Jennifer Morrissey, who focuses on financial services and securities litigation, as well as contentious insolvency. The 'strong litigation boutique’ also includes Robert Salek, whose experience encompasses major litigation involving an alleged multi-party conspiracy, along with allegations of forgery, fraud, concealment, and sales at an undervalue.

Undertaking both claimant and defendant work, Mayer Brown International LLP‘s ‘team of superstars’ is able to leverage the firm’s extensive network of offices in Europe, the US, Brazil and Asia. It is notably active in cases involving financial products, bank trading, insurance, insolvency, and bribery and corruption-related civil claims. Alistair Graham is ‘one of the most experienced civil fraud litigators around’; Stephen Moi acts in internal investigations; and Chris Roberts coordinates the London office’s cross-practice compliance and investigations team.

The principal figure in Milbank‘s civil fraud practice is Mona Vaswani, an expert in high-profile civil fraud and asset tracing matters. ‘One of the best in the business’, Vaswani’s experience includes acting in High Court claims in the financial sector, including cases involving allegations of fraud. She additionally conducts internal inquiries and investigations for corporate and banking clients. Conrad Marinkovic also acts in international civil fraud matters, while Julian Stait heads the firm’s London litigation and arbitration team.

Morrison Foerster's ‘excellent lawyers’ are experienced in cross-border financial crime, corruption, bribery and money-laundering investigations, as well as high-profile white-collar crime investigations, including FCA and SFO matters. The team is co-led by Hayley Ichilcik, who is ‘adept at handling the most difficult cases’, and triple-qualified English solicitor, New York attorney and Singapore advocate Saqib Alam, whose track record encompasses investigations in over 30 countries around the world.

‘Running the largest and most complex of civil fraud cases’, ONTIER LLP’s London team is experienced in asset recovery and civil fraud matters. It is also increasingly active in the tracing and recovery of digital assets. Key figures include London disputes head Oliver Cain, who has notable fraud disputes expertise. Amy Harvey has left the practice.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s ‘fantastic practice’ fields experts in civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery actions, in relation to misappropriated assets throughout the world. Banking, finance and real estate sector expert Kamran Rehman succeeded Clare Arthurs as team head in April 2024; Michael Brown‘s disputes practice encompasses civil fraud claims; international disputes group head Richard Marshall is ‘the perfect lawyer to deal with fraud cases’; and Phillip D’Costa‘s track record takes in civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery claims.

Rosenblatt‘s sector expertise covers financial services, partnerships, natural resources, retail, leisure, media, entertainment, private wealth and international trade. Acting for multiple claimants, HNW individuals, organisational leaders and entrepreneurs, the team has significant experience in cross-jurisdictional matters. Tania MacLeod leads the dispute resolution team, in which Simon Walton is deputy head. The practice further includes Anthony Field, who is ‘all over a case from the very start to the final appeal’, and asset tracing and recovery specialist Ian Bean.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP’s ‘well-resourced team’ regularly acts in high-profile fraud cases. Experienced in using litigation funders to fund claims, the group’s expertise covers cyber fraud cases, compliance, risk management and investigations. Leading the practice from Birmingham, Helen Briant ‘excels in devising effective strategies’. The London office fields national commercial litigation team head Lucy James, whose practice includes cross-jurisdictional fraud claims and investigations; Middle East specialist Alex Burton; and Navinder Grover, an expert in fraud cases, corporate disputes and insolvency-related matters.