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Howard Kennedy LLP

Fraud: Civil

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Howard Kennedy LLP

About

Provided by Howard Kennedy LLP

Howard Kennedy's specialist fraud and asset recovery lawyers advise on fraud prevention, identification, investigation, asset tracing and recovery, as well as on the consequences of fraud from a civil, criminal and regulatory perspective.

We advise on the practical steps that can be taken before proceedings, as well as pre-emptive remedies – including freezing orders, search orders, and securing evidence through third party disclosure orders – to safeguard assets and recover those that have been stolen. After proceedings, and in the event that a debtor or bad actor refuses to pay, we have a strong track record in international judgment and award enforcement.

No matter the size or scale of the issue, we quickly deploy multi-disciplinary teams tailored to our clients' individual needs and requirements. We have a well-established international network of trusted overseas lawyers, forensic accountants and local enforcement specialists who we work seamlessly with to get the best results for our clients.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 5

What the Team is Known For

Howard Kennedy has an established disputes practice with a breadth of expertise handling significant fraud proceedings in the UK and internationally. The firm is highly skilled at obtaining and defending injunctive relief as part of its broader capabilities in asset tracing and recovery. The team is also recommended for its depth of experience assisting insolvency practitioners in matters arising from civil fraud allegations.

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Work Highlights

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  • Howard Kennedy acted for Whites, an electronic money institution which provides foreign exchange and payment services, in proceedings commenced by the liquidator of an Irish company alleging dishonest assistance in breach of fiduciary duty.

Strengths

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  • Howard Kennedy is very thorough and client-focused, and consistently seeks to provide the best possible service.

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  • Their lawyers are not only experienced in the law but take a commercial and innovative approach to recovering assets for their clients.

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  • The civil fraud team at Howard Kennedy put in so much work to prepare for trial.

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  • Howard Kennedy demonstrates genuine knowledge and deep experience of complex civil fraud matters.

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