Fraud: Civil

Adrian Beltrami KC is an acclaimed commercial litigator who focuses in particular on financial disputes, many of which involve allegations of fraud. His cases touch on various issues including insolvency and asset tracing.

Ewan McQuater KC is a leading commercial silk with an expansive practice in which civil fraud features prominently. He is well regarded for his skill in handling large, multi-jurisdictional cases.

Adam Kramer KC is a highly regarded commercial practitioner adept at handling disputes in areas such as fraud, insurance, energy and banking. He has dealt with a range of allegations over the course of his career including breach of contract, conspiracy and deceit.

Ali Malek KC is an accomplished practitioner who manages a weighty commercial caseload that includes a number of international fraud instructions. He acts in claims as well as proceedings to enforce arbitral awards. He has significant expertise in the commodities sector.

Andrew Onslow KC is a formidable advocate with a wide commercial practice who is sought out for his ability to prosecute and defend multibillion-pound claims. He has acted in a number of cross-border cases. He bolsters his fraud offering with complementary expertise in banking, financial services and professional negligence law.

David Head KC takes on prominent civil fraud instructions as part of an expansive commercial practice. Allegations he has dealt with include misappropriation of assets, unfair prejudice and breach of contract.

Hodge Malek KC is a renowned commercial silk instructed in relation to complex, high-value civil and criminal fraud disputes. He has strong international credentials and is especially knowledgeable about the Middle East and South Asia. In his time, he has encountered the full range of allegations including corruption and the misappropriation of assets.

James McWiliams is a talented barrister with recognised expertise in high-value civil fraud and asset-tracing matters. He is regularly instructed to both obtain and resist applications for worldwide freezing orders, search orders and proprietary injunctions, and has experience appearing both led and unled in complex disputes.

Lisa Lacob is a well-regarded senior junior with a varied commercial disputes practice. She brings her past experience as a non-contentious banking solicitor to advise on banking fraud matters.

Yash Bheeroo has a robust commercial practice and fields considerable experience in the handling of complex fraud disputes. He is regularly instructed by the SRA in cases involving allegations of fraudulent transactions. He is well regarded for his handling of disputes on a domestic and an international scale, and has undertaken work in several jurisdictions in the Far East, Africa and the Middle East.

Catherine Gibaud KC has a vast civil fraud practice focusing on fraudulent trading in cases involving insolvency. She is regularly instructed on complex matters and has additional experience as a deputy district judge.

David Quest KC has a broad commercial practice with a focus on commercial disputes. His background in mathematics prior to being called to the Bar gives him an edge in complex financial cases. Many of his instructions have an international aspect.

Farhaz Khan KC has a broad commercial practice with a focus on civil fraud cases with a regulatory aspect. He is regularly instructed to represent notable clients and uses his experience in conspiracy and deceit claims to achieve a favourable outcome.

Georges Chalfoun is a strong civil fraud practitioner who leverages his experience as a solicitor to assist a range of sophisticated clients in court and in arbitration.

Matthew Parker KC prosecutes and defends serious fraud claims, including advising on freezing injunctions. He has acted in cases at all levels, including the Privy Council and the Court of Appeal.

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC is a skilled barrister whose mandate of commercial cases extends beyond the UK to such jurisdictions as Switzerland and the UAE. He acts for both claimants and defendants, and is noted for his expertise in obtaining and opposing injunction applications such as freezing orders.

Rajesh Pillai KC litigates and arbitrates domestic and international fraud cases on behalf of corporations and individuals. He has an intimate understanding of financial regulations. Many of his cases involve shareholders, investors, trusts and joint ventures.

Saaman Pourghadiri is a highly regarded barrister with a burgeoning civil fraud practice. He regularly appears as sole counsel for clients, instructed on matters involving injunctive relief and asset tracing.

Tom Montagu-Smith KC is noted for his experience of civil fraud claims, particularly those related to banking and finance involving cryptocurrency and the misappropriation of corporate assets.

William Day is fast becoming a go-to junior for high-value, multi-jurisdictional fraud cases. He brings his previous experience as a solicitor to bear on the banking and finance aspects of civil fraud matters.

Chloë Bell is building a strong reputation for civil fraud work, a practice she bolsters with considerable expertise in the cryptocurrency arena.

Emily McKechnie is an experienced junior who often acts on very high-value international frauds. Her repertoire includes cryptocurrency frauds and disputes over trusts, and she frequently represents claimant corporations and individuals.

Emmanuel Sheppard boasts a strong civil fraud practice that regularly sees him representing banking clients in court. He is a member of the Serious Fraud Office B Panel.

James Potts is a well-regarded junior at 3VB. He has a notable civil fraud practice covering bank fraud, freezing injunctions, crypto-assets and conspiracy to defraud. He has a specific area of expertise in disclosure and legal professional privilege issues.

Ryan Ferro is lauded for his expertise in civil fraud. He regularly represents clients as sole counsel in the High Court.

Clarissa Jones is building a well-regarded civil fraud practice, particularly in the banking and financial services industries.

Ravi Jackson wins plaudits for his ability in complex civil fraud cases. He is known for his expertise in securing injunctions, particularly freezing orders.

Rumen Cholakov is building a busy commercial practice at the Bar, using his previous experience as a solicitor to aid in complex, high-stakes civil fraud cases.

Sarah Parker is exemplified by her work in complex and high-profile civil fraud claims. She is adept at handling civil fraud cases involving unjust enrichment, breach of trust and dishonest assistance.

Sophia Dzwig is noted for handling all types of civil fraud claims, including bribery, breach of contract and asset confiscation.

Philip Hinks is a junior commercial practitioner noted for his expert handling of fraud disputes. He has appeared for and against a number of multinational corporations in connection with high-value claims.