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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Jones Day handles challenging fraud-related matters on behalf of both claimants and defendants, and possesses significant international expertise, which facilitates the pursuit of assets across multiple jurisdictions. The team is highly skilled at obtaining and defending injunctive relief, and has notable strength in disputes with complex offshore considerations. Furthermore, the firm is frequently instructed by institutional investors, including funds and private equity houses, and regularly handles fraud claims arising out of insolvency proceedings.

Work Highlights

  • Jones Day advised Iraq Telecom on the asset-tracing elements of its worldwide enforcement strategy relating to an alleged scheme of bribery. The matter is valued in excess of USD1.7 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Sion Richards
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Sion Richards
1
Band 1
Sion Richards acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants in high-value, multi-jurisdictional fraud litigation and investigations. He has notable expertise in cross-border asset recovery and often advises on cases with complex insolvency aspects.

He is strategic in his thinking, has incredible experience and is always all over the detail of cases that he manages. He is the first person I would recommend for high-value, complex fraud disputes.

He’s an absolute giant in the space; he’s on the tip of everyone’s tongue for complex pieces of litigation.

Sion is a clear industry leader in civil fraud. His reputation precedes him.

Barnaby C Stueck
2
Barnaby C Stueck
2
Band 2
Barnaby Stueck has considerable knowledge of handling large-scale fraud proceedings and asset tracing, with particular strength in matters concerning offshore jurisdictions.

Barnaby is an exceptional lawyer who understands the business needs of his clients and the legal tools available to maximise their advantage and protect their position.

He is a genuine joy to work with. He's smart, strategic and brings calls to life when you speak to him. He always has a positive outlook.

He is one of those people who seems to be good at everything. He is both very clever and charming; he always manages to smooth everything over every time, no matter the situation.

Barnaby is a superb lawyer with a profound knowledge of how different offshore jurisdictions work and an innovative approach to investigations and overall strategy.

Barnaby is a sophisticated strategist and has a razor sharp legal brain. He is dynamic, energetic and hugely experienced. Clients know that they can trust his judgement in all respects.

Annabel Treadgold
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Annabel Treadgold
5
Band 5

Annabel Treadgold has notable expertise in cross-jurisdictional fraud proceedings and asset recovery. She regularly advises clients during litigation and arbitration, as well as helping them to obtain freezing orders and other injunctive relief.

It sometimes seems Annabel never sleeps. She gets into the detail and never lets a point go. She has an unparalleled ability to muster a huge team of associates when necessary.

Annabel is a brilliant strategist who is always thinking ten steps ahead.

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Fraud: Civil

Sion Richards
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Sion Richards
1
Band 1
Barnaby C Stueck
2
Barnaby C Stueck
2
Band 2
Annabel Treadgold
5
Annabel Treadgold
5
Band 5