Fraud: Civil
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Band 3
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Herbert Smith Freehills brings to bear the resources of a City firm on complex fraud-related litigation. Clients benefit from its strength in related practice areas, such as commercial and banking litigation, as well as from its global network of offices and in-house advocacy ability. The team is adept at using the law to swiftly locate, freeze and recover assets, and is regularly instructed by financial institutions, both in pursuit and in defence of claims. The firm also represents a wide range of other blue-chip companies as well as high net worth individuals.
Work Highlights
- Herbert Smith Freehills advised Jinxin, an offshore special purpose vehicle, in ongoing fraudulent misrepresentation claims linked to its USD661 million acquisition of a majority stake in a sports rights media business which went into insolvency shortly after its acquisition.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has excellent legal and tactical skills, is very responsive and approachable. They're great team players and a pleasure to work with."
"They were fantastic, very pragmatic and sharp."
"They've got a strong team; you always know they're in for a fight and they've got strength and depth."
"The team has excellent legal and tactical skills, is very responsive and approachable. They're great team players and a pleasure to work with."
"They were fantastic, very pragmatic and sharp."
"They've got a strong team; you always know they're in for a fight and they've got strength and depth."
Notable Practitioners
Jeremy Garson attracts praise for his knowledge of and experience in complex fraud cases. He adroitly handles cross-border matters, often involving Europe and Asia, including asset recovery across multiple jurisdictions.
"He has great tactical nous, excellent judgement and is just incredibly hard-working."
"Jeremy is a brilliant and diplomatic strategist."
"His commercial vision is very strong and he takes a proactive and creative approach to unusual assignments."