We are a leading civil fraud practice, acting on high value, complex disputes involving cross border investigations, urgent asset protection and multi-jurisdictional recovery.

Our lawyers have acted in some of the largest global fraud investigations. Our work spans the full spectrum of civil fraud litigation, including asset misappropriation, bribery, conspiracy, dishonest assistance, and breach of fiduciary duty across multiple sectors.

We have extensive experience in both pursuing and defending fraud claims, particularly those involving major financial institutions and offshore entities.

Who we represent

We act for clients who require decisive, strategic and internationally coordinated action, including:

• Governments and sovereign wealth funds
• Large corporates and financial institutions
• High net worth individuals and family offices
• Victims of cyber fraud and digital asset dissipation.

How we work with clients

Fraud disputes often emerge suddenly, with serious commercial, reputational and regulatory implications. We work closely with clients to understand their priorities, then design proportionate strategies that:

• Stabilise the situation
• Protect assets
• Secure evidence
• Maximise recovery
• Manage regulatory and criminal exposure
• Support informed decision making at every stage.

Our integrated approach combines forensic accounting input, digital evidence gathering and large scale disclosure exercises, ensuring that no detail is missed and embracing new technologies to assist both investigation and recovery action.

Our expertise in high value fraud litigation

Fraud disputes often involve urgent risks of asset dissipation, sophisticated concealment structures and complex jurisdictional issues. We are known for rapid mobilisation, clear direction and the ability to stabilise crisis‑driven situations.

Our expertise includes:

• Large‑scale fraud and corruption investigations
• Cross‑border asset tracing and recovery
• Fraud arising in insolvency situations
• Cyber fraud and digital asset recovery
• Trusts, offshore structures and nominee arrangements
• Tax avoidance scheme disputes.

We are free from conflicts and regularly pursue investigations against the world’s largest banks and financial institutions, enabling clients to act decisively without institutional constraints.

Urgent asset protection and court orders

We have significant experience obtaining and defending emergency relief, including:

• Freezing orders
• Search orders
• Norwich Pharmacal and disclosure orders
• Worldwide freezing injunctions
• Coordinating with criminal authorities in the UK and overseas.

These tools preserve assets, secure critical evidence and prevent further dissipation – often within hours.

International reach and multi-jurisdictional coordination

Fraud is rarely confined to one jurisdiction. Our work is international by default. We regularly co-ordinate strategy across multiple jurisdictions, working alongside trusted specialist firms worldwide to manage foreign law issues and jurisdictional competition. Our global network of trusted advisors enables us to act quickly and effectively wherever assets are located.

Innovative funding and cost solutions

Fraud litigation is high stakes and resource intensive. Our team has unrivalled expertise in structuring innovative funding arrangements that allow clients to pursue claims from a position of financial strength.

This includes:

• Third party funding
• After the event (ATE) insurance
• Risk sharing fee agreements.

These structures help clients manage risk, control cost exposure and pursue recovery at scale.