Fraud: Civil

Christopher Lloyd is a well-regarded junior with a noted expertise in high-value fraud disputes. He has experience representing both claimants and defendants, and assists his clients with asset recovery as well as obtaining and resisting freezing orders.

James Willan KC is a go-to barrister who has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. His cases concern incidents that have taken place both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.

Joe Smouha KC is a skilled commercial silk who champions clients' interests in domestic and international courtroom trials and arbitrations. He acts for a broad range of both claimants and defendants in significant fraud matters that often have international elements.

Nathan Pillow KC is a personable advocate who is seen acting in heavyweight fraud trials and tribunals. He acts for both claimants and defendants and is adept at handling cross-border cases that potentially raise conflicts of laws. Many of his instructions derive from the financial services sector.

Paul McGrath KC is a prominent figure renowned for his knowledge of fraud legislation and for having authored a much-read book on the subject. He takes part in high-value disputes, both in the UK and in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man. He is experienced in the use of injunctive relief such as freezing and search orders.

Paul Stanley KC is recognised for his ability to prosecute and defend significant fraud actions. He has a thorough understanding of the process by which freezing injunctions are obtained.

Tom Ford is a junior barrister with experience appearing in high-value fraud disputes involving allegations of conspiracy, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty. He offers expertise in both obtaining and discharging freezing injunctions.

Tim Akkouh KC is an excellent commercial advocate who is routinely instructed in high-stakes civil fraud proceedings. He is adept at dealing with interim relief and committal orders, and since taking silk he has been instructed on some of the highest-profile matters of the day.

Anna Dilnot KC is a former solicitor who has had involvement in a number of significant fraud cases. She has dealt with various allegations including conspiracy and bribery. Many of her instructions originate in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

David Davies KC is an experienced practitioner who centres his commercial practice on fraud and has contested many significant cases. Many of the instructions he accepts relate to CIS countries.

Louise Hutton KC is sought after for her advice and advocacy in major pieces of fraud litigation incorporating the full spectrum of allegations. Many of her cases are banking-related.

Richard Millett KC is a skilled commercial barrister who is at ease acting in fraud-related litigation and arbitration proceedings. He has impressive international expertise and often appears in cases emanating from Russia, the CIS and the Caribbean.

Ruth den Besten KC is an accomplished barrister who focuses on sizeable commercial fraud litigation. Her cases pertain to the full swathe of allegations including breach of trust, misrepresentation and misappropriation of assets.

David Peters KC places an emphasis on fraud within a productive commercial practice. He has appeared as sole counsel in several major matters. He is skilled at requesting and countering injunctive relief.

Iain Quirk KC is recognised for his growing civil fraud practice. He is routinely instructed on civil fraud claims, which include shareholder disputes and joint venture claims. He also has a significant international disputes practice.

James Sheehan KC has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. He acts for both claimants and defendants. He offers expertise in matters involving allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and misappropriation.

Richard Hoyle is noted for his civil fraud practice, bolstered by his wider experience of commercial litigation and arbitration. His clients include household-name corporates as well as governmental bodies, and he has been instructed on international cases. Hoyle has experience of trial advocacy within a civil fraud setting.

Matthew Gregoire is a sought-after junior barrister with expertise in civil fraud claims amongst an international arbitration practice. He acts for a variety of clients including governments and corporations and has experience acting as sole counsel against silks.

Sophia Hurst has a growing commercial practice, in which she specialises in civil fraud and asset recovery claims. She uses her chancery background to aid in fraud matters that include elements of banking and insolvency. She also has experience as sole counsel.

Edward Gilmore is a highly sought after junior who is fast growing his commercial practice. He is adept at handling civil fraud claims involving bribery, deceit, dishonesty and fraudulent misrepresentation. He is also called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands and is therefore well equipped to handle matters with cross-border elements.

Freddie Popplewell attracts praise for his work in complex civil fraud disputes. He is regularly instructed in the Commercial Court and is noted for his unled trial advocacy.

Mark Belshaw has a varied practice, drawing on his previous experience as a solicitor. He focuses on civil fraud claims with an international element. He is routinely instructed on claims involving freezing injunctions, search orders and jurisdiction challenges.

Anton Dudnikov KC is regularly instructed to act in high-value fraud cases involving issues such as conspiracy, dishonesty, bribery and contempt of court. A native Russian speaker, he is well qualified to handle litigation in Russia and the CIS. He frequently appears in the Commercial Court and the Court of Appeal.