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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Drawing on the set's established expertise in banking, insolvency and commercial disputes, the barristers at 4 Stone Buildings also offer expertise in complex and high-value civil fraud disputes. The team is regularly instructed to act for liquidators, shareholders, creditors and directors, among other parties. Members are experienced in the handling of both domestic and international cases, and are well regarded for their expertise in matters involving cross-border insolvencies and worldwide asset tracing and recovery claims. Tenants have recently been instructed in cases including Byers v. Saudi National Bank, which is a Supreme Court appeal involving a multimillion dollar claim brought by the liquidators of two insolvent companies against a bank for knowing receipt of funds paid in breach of trust.

Sources note that "the barristers at 4 Stone Buildings display an in depth knowledge and experience in all aspects of civil fraud."

Ben Lashmar and Ryan Tunkel are joint senior clerks.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Crow
1
Jonathan Crow
1
Band 1

Jonathan Crow KC is an experienced advocate whose fraud work forms part of a wider company, commercial and public law practice. In addition to litigation, he is admired for his prowess in arbitrations. His experience includes appearances in the Supreme Court.

He is a fantastic leader, and his cross-examination is exceptional.

He is brilliant and a persuasive advocate.

Jonathan is a go-to when the power of advocacy is needed to win the day.

He is incredibly quick and has fantastic judgement. He pitches his submissions in a way that is tuned in to the court.

Richard Hill
2
Richard Hill
2
Band 2

Richard Hill KC provides robust advocacy in civil fraud disputes in the context of a broad commercial practice. His clients include multinational corporations and high net worth individuals.

He is impressive and good on his feet in court.

Andrew de Mestre
3
Andrew de Mestre
3
Band 3

Andrew de Mestre KC is an expert in cases concerning dishonesty, negligence and fraudulent misrepresentation, and is proficient at tracing and recovering misappropriated assets. He approaches fraud as part of a wide-ranging commercial practice that also encompasses areas such as company and insolvency law.

Andrew has real gravitas. He has the ear of the court and is good with the client.

Sharif A. Shivji
3
Sharif A. Shivji
3
Band 3

Sharif Shivji KC is a well-regarded silk who is regularly involved in complex and high-value fraud litigation. He acts for a broad client base, including several high net worth individuals and financial institutions, and has experience handling cases involving multiple overseas jurisdictions.

He has client care at the forefront of his mind and is definitely technically brilliant and analytical.

He has a lovely advocacy style. He is concise and persuasive.

Guy Olliff-Cooper
5
Guy Olliff-Cooper
5
Band 5

Guy Olliff-Cooper is constructing a notable civil fraud practice centred on complex cross-border cases. Having been called to the Bar in the BVI, he is regularly called upon to deal with complex offshore civil fraud cases.

He combines excellent legal analysis, forceful advocacy, commercial common sense and a tenacity to get the best results for clients.

His advocacy is always impressive and compelling.

He is very impressive on his feet, quick-thinking and very forensic in his recall and understanding of key facts.

He is very tenacious in face of difficult issues.

Karl Anderson
U
Karl Anderson
U
Up and Coming

Karl Anderson has a multifaceted practice, which includes handling civil fraud claims relating to fraudulent misrepresentation, dishonesty, breach of fiduciary duty and freezing orders. He is routinely instructed by firms in large pieces of litigation and matters that involve other jurisdictions.

Karl is very clever and can find inventive solutions to difficult cases.

Ranked Barristers at
4 Stone Buildings

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Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Jonathan Crow KC
1
Jonathan Crow KC
1
Band 1
Richard Hill KC
2
Richard Hill KC
2
Band 2
Andrew de Mestre KC
3
Andrew de Mestre KC
3
Band 3
Sharif A. Shivji KC
3
Sharif A. Shivji KC
3
Band 3

Juniors

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Guy Olliff-Cooper
5
Guy Olliff-Cooper
5
Band 5
Karl Anderson
U
Karl Anderson
U
Up and Coming