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Baker McKenzie's civil fraud team comprises knowledgeable, well-rounded lawyers who are not only civil fraud specialists, but are commercially savvy and experienced in the entire breadth of issues arising in civil fraud disputes, having attracted and continue to attract instructions on many of the most complex and high value civil fraud matters in the legal market.

 
The firm's global footprint allows an unmatched ability to conduct complex cross-border fraud investigations and litigation involving conspiracy claims, economic torts, fraudulent misrepresentation, duress and to coordinate the use of civil (and criminal) remedies to obtain redress.

 
The team has significant experience with International asset tracing; Significant, complex and multi-faceted international preservation and disclosure orders and offers clients a full service in the fraud/asset tracing arena with its cross-practice and cross-border expertise.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

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Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Baker McKenzie conducts heavyweight investigations and litigation involving allegations such as conspiracy, fraudulent misrepresentation and duress. The firm is expert at cross-border tracing and recovery of misappropriated assets, with a deep knowledge of offshore trusts and insolvency issues. Its clients include financial institutions, institutional investors, multinationals and high net worth individuals. The team also provides the benefit of cross-practice expertise in such areas as employment, competition and financial services.

Work Highlights

  • Baker McKenzie acted for the Bank of Baroda in claims related to alleged fraud that is said to have resulted in the collapse of the NMC Healthcare group of companies.

Strengths

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Baker McKenzie do fantastic work in the civil fraud space.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Baker McKenzie's team is highly strategic, thinks ahead on every matter and can work out the client's best interests.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

The Baker McKenzie team is distinguished by its breadth of experience, the strength of its partners and the excellent training it provides to junior associates.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Charles M Thomson
2
Band 2
Charles Thomson leads Baker McKenzie's business crime unit and is recognised for his expertise in high-value fraud cases. He is adept at handling matters with parallel criminal and civil proceedings across multiple jurisdictions, particularly in the banking and finance sector.

He is incredibly hard-working and very dedicated to customer service. Even in some very challenging logistical circumstances, he is very dedicated.

Charles is a genuinely excellent lawyer. He combines commercial acumen with razor-sharp analytical skills, which is a winning combination for any client.

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Hugh Lyons
4
Band 4

Hugh Lyons advises a high-calibre client base, including financial institutions and high net worth foreign nationals, on a wide range of commercial fraud cases. He has particular experience in matters concerning Middle Eastern countries and is admitted as an advocate before the DIFC Courts.

He is very supportive and knowledgeable.

Hugh's decades of experience in foreign jurisdictions comes in handy in managing cross-border cases. He is a very agreeable and fine lawyer.

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Fraud: Civil
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Charles M Thomson
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Hugh Lyons
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