Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 4
Contact number
+44 20 7264 8000Chambers Review
HFW acts for a range of clients in high-value proceedings arising out of alleged fraud, particularly in the financial services sector. The firm focuses on cases involving offshore trusts and frauds that emerge in the context of insolvency, and is frequently called upon by insolvency practitioners and bankruptcy trustees to assist with litigation. The team works worldwide to trace and recover stolen assets, including in the Caribbean, the Middle East and Asia.
Work Highlights
- HFW advised five BVI and Isle of Man companies in claims issued in the Isle of Man against two former directors of the companies concerning breaches of fiduciary duty and the misappropriation ofassets worth over £75 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have an excellent understanding of complex and demanding cross-border issues involving multiple litigants and interested parties."
"In addition to its wealth of experience, the team is very personable and approachable, which makes it a pleasure to work with."
"They give commercial, practical and actionable advice."
"They have an excellent understanding of complex and demanding cross-border issues involving multiple litigants and interested parties."
"In addition to its wealth of experience, the team is very personable and approachable, which makes it a pleasure to work with."
"They give commercial, practical and actionable advice."
Notable Practitioners
Rick Brown is regularly instructed by clients to advise on high-value fraud disputes and asset recovery matters, particularly those arising from insolvency. He has notable experience in matters that require knowledge of complex offshore structures.
"Rick is a pleasure to work with. He understands complex issues and the pressures on stakeholders. His advice is commercial and meets the needs of the case."
"Rick delivers practical and reliable advice. He is an astute strategist and a pleasure to work alongside."
"Rick is a very talented operator in this area; he's a seasoned fraud litigator."