Fraud: Civil

Bankim Thanki KC runs a busy practice that includes regular instructions in civil fraud arbitrations and litigation. He also serves as head of chambers. His cases span various jurisdictions and relate to allegations such as bribery and duress.

Nico Leslie is a well-regarded junior barrister with experience handling high-profile, cross-border fraud disputes. He assists clients in claims involving allegations of bribery, embezzlement and fraudulent misrepresentation.

Stuart Ritchie KC is a broad commercial barrister who takes on high-level fraud work covering all manner of issues including trusts, dishonest assistance and breach of duty. He handles arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.

Jeffrey Chapman KC is a standout silk with a broad commercial and banking practice who appears on behalf of claimants and defendants in fraud-related claims. He has dealt with a wide variety of allegations, including conspiracy, dishonesty and misrepresentation.

Patrick Goodall KC has scored wins in numerous high-profile fraud claims. Many of his instructions originate in Europe and Asia.

Rosalind Phelps KC is an exemplary commercial and banking barrister who often acts in complex fraud disputes. She has experience dealing with numerous allegations including dishonest assistance, misrepresentation and conspiracy. She has notable expertise in matters arising in the banking sector.

Ben Valentin KC is a talented silk who has amassed extensive experience handling complex cases of alleged fraud. His broad commercial practice also touches on a number of other areas, including insolvency and professional negligence.

Laura John KC is an esteemed silk who has a solid grasp of banking-related fraud. She is familiar with the various allegations that arise in such cases, including rate rigging, fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.

Stephen Rubin KC is an exceptional commercial advocate instructed in multimillion-pound fraud litigation and arbitrations concerning various allegations including conspiracy and corruption. His work often has an international aspect, involving jurisdictions in places such as Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

Tamara Oppenheimer KC is a well-regarded barrister with a growing reputation in commercial fraud matters. She has experience handling cases involving allegations of misrepresentation and conspiracy, and is frequently instructed in matters with a corporate crime element.

Timothy Howe KC is an experienced silk with a global practice who is routinely engaged to act in multimillion-pound fraud disputes. Many of his cases since the financial crisis have concerned banking fraud. He is notable for acting on matters involving alleged Euribor manipulation as well as alleged tax and securities fraud.

Adam Zellick KC has an established civil fraud practice, acting on cross-border matters frequently involving financial institutions. He acts for defendants, and his capabilities in civil fraud are well supported by his broader commercial practice.

Alexander Milner KC receives praise for his broad commercial practice, which encompasses a range of work including fraudulent misrepresentation, freezing injunctions and international arbitrations. As a fluent Russian speaker, Alexander is well placed to handle cases with cross-border elements involving Russian law.

Derrick Dale KC is noted for his expertise in high-value and complex civil fraud claims relating to freezing injunctions, fraudulent conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation. He is routinely instructed as main counsel and has additional experience as an arbitrator.

James Duffy KC has plentiful experience acting on multi-jurisdictional frauds arising from contexts including Libor manipulation and securities fraud. Prior to taking silk, he developed expertise handling interlocutory applications, including for freezing orders.

Leonora Sagan has experience across both criminal and civil law, bringing that expertise to fraud cases. She has a broad fraud practice across a range of contexts including banking and professional misconduct. She takes instructions from corporate and individual clients, whether as claimants or defendants.

Nick Daly has experience as sole counsel on civil fraud cases, as well as being led on very large, cross-border matters. He has represented corporate clients in pensions and consumer frauds, and is often instructed on behalf of claimant financial institutions.

Paul Sinclair KC has a recognised civil fraud practice covering cases involving fraudulent misrepresentation to procurement and freezing injunctions. He also has significant experience handling work related to Africa and the Middle East.

Richard Handyside KC brings his expertise in banking and financial services to bear in banking fraud cases. Many of his matters have international elements, and he frequently acts on behalf of financial providers.

Samuel Ritchie has over a decade of experience in civil fraud cases, acting in large international cases. He is comfortable acting for claimants and defendants in a range of contexts, including misappropriation of trust funds and investment frauds.

Simon Atrill KC has deployed his talents in several major multimillion-pound fraud trials. Much of his work is international in nature, and he has notable expertise in Russian cases. He is sought out by both claimants and defendants.

Daniel Edmonds is a strong junior with a background in economics that he brings to bear in large financial fraud cases. He is comfortable acting in multi-jurisdictional cases and has experience leading advocacy in court. He takes instructions on behalf of claimants as well as defendants.

Ian Bergson's civil fraud practice benefits from his experience acting in international fraud claims as a solicitor at a leading firm. Since joining the Bar, he has been instructed on some of the biggest cases, including before the Supreme Court.

Laurie Brock earns praise for his civil fraud practice, in which he focuses on high-value and sophisticated claims involving fraudulent misrepresentation. In addition to working within a large team, he also has experience being instructed as sole counsel on aspects of large and complex claims.

Max Evans has a notable civil fraud practice, handling a variety of work including fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy and deceit. He is routinely instructed on complex, high-value claims that often appear in the High Court.

Samuel Rabinowitz has a growing reputation as a strong junior in large, long-running civil fraud cases in the Commercial Court. He has experience on multi-jurisdictional cases and has acted as sole counsel before the High Court.

Adam Sher regularly acts in civil fraud matters involving banking and finance elements. He acts for both claimants and defendants in matters involving bribery, deceit, and forgery and he has particular experience in acting against professional firms.