Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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We are a recognised fraud team that has significant expertise in pursuing and defending complex and large scale civil fraud actions across multiple jurisdictions, as well as carrying out investigations where you suspect you may have been the victim of wrongdoing.
Working as part of a 150+ strong litigation team based in our offices in the UK, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, we support a diverse range of clients, extending from multinational businesses to some of the world’s wealthiest individuals, on the full spectrum of fraud cases.
The team has a proven track record in carrying out asset tracing, particularly in the context of complex global financial structures and trust arrangements. We can assemble and manage specialised international teams at very short notice, using our established network of foreign advisers, including forensic accounting and IT specialists.
Chambers Review
Charles Russell Speechlys frequently appears in large-scale, high-value fraud disputes on behalf of major financial institutions and corporates as well as business executives and high net worth individuals. The firm pursues the proceeds of fraud around the world, including in the Middle East, North America, the Caribbean and Africa, with significant experience in obtaining cross-border orders and injunctions. The team also offers particular expertise in insolvency-related matters and investment fraud.
Work Highlights
- Charles Russell Speechlys obtained and enforced a worldwide freezing injunction for Gulf Air in a fraud case worth USD19 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They compare very well to other firms and are excellent in a cross-border capacity. They have a strong team who are gaining a stellar reputation."
"They've got depth and strength to their bench."
"They've got some really terrific people there."
"They compare very well to other firms and are excellent in a cross-border capacity. They have a strong team who are gaining a stellar reputation."
"They've got depth and strength to their bench."
"They've got some really terrific people there."
Notable Practitioners
Stewart Hey is head of the civil fraud team at Charles Russell Speechlys and very experienced in handling high-value fraud proceedings as well as associated asset recovery measures. He regularly advises on matters involving Middle Eastern and offshore jurisdictions, particularly claims arising in the banking sector.
"He is committed, clever, commercial and a phenomenal leader."
"Stewart is staggeringly responsive and astute."
"His client care is exceptional."
Caroline Greenwell is a well-regarded solicitor who assists clients with all aspects of civil fraud, from initial crisis response through to asset recovery and litigation associated with fraudulent behaviour.
"Caroline is brilliant and very hard-working."
"Caroline is a litigation powerhouse."
Charlotte Pender has impressive experience in civil fraud matters, with notable focus on cross-border asset tracing and recovery. She has valuable expertise in cases with offshore aspects.
"She's very good."
"She's excellent; she's very calm which is very important and she's good at handling all matters. She gives us really strategic advice too."
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