Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
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Farrer & Co deals with major fraud matters on behalf of corporates and high net worth individuals, displaying impressive expertise in cross-border work. The team is particularly well versed in matters across European and offshore jurisdictions, with notable experience in cases concerning trusts. It advises clients with links to the energy, real estate, and oil and gas sectors, with further strength in claims relating to financial services fraud.
Work Highlights
- Farrer & Co represented Dr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty in multi-billion dollar fraud claims in various jurisdictions relating to the collapse of NMC PLC in 2020.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The whole team is helpful, supportive and understanding of the matters at hand. They look at things from a really holistic point of view to find the best resolution for the client."
"It's a quality team that deals with a wide range of disputes in the field."
"The team has excellent strategic insight and clarity of approach."
"The whole team is helpful, supportive and understanding of the matters at hand. They look at things from a really holistic point of view to find the best resolution for the client."
"It's a quality team that deals with a wide range of disputes in the field."
"The team has excellent strategic insight and clarity of approach."
Notable Practitioners
John Wilkinson assists clients with complex, multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes. He is also adept at advising on a variety of injunctive relief, including freezing, disclosure, and search and seizure orders.
"He is outstanding."
"He has a lot of experiences in fraud cases."
Jolyon Connell is noted for his experience in a diverse array of civil fraud cases, including matters involving cryptocurrencies, insolvency and allegations of conspiracy.
"He has an excellent grasp of subject matter, a good common sense approach and considerable commercial acumen. He's a very trusted advisor across the board."
"Jolyon is excellent."