Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
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+44 20 7400 2180About
Provided by LK Law LLP
LK Law has extensive experience handling challenging international cases in circumstances involving fraud. We act for individuals, families, corporations, liquidators & other restructuring professionals, as well as for government agencies. As a litigation only firm we are nearly always conflict free: we are able to move quickly on instruction.
We have experience working in civil code, common law & Shari'a jurisdictions. Our global reach and relationships allow us to take co-ordinated action worldwide, working in multi-discipline & multi-jurisdictional teams to achieve the greatest results. We work efficiently with professionals around the world to secure assets wherever they are held, adopting a commercial approach to achieve maximum recoveries. We regularly use disclosure orders to reveal concealed assets and obtain freezing orders to prevent their dissipation.
We bring highly developed forensic & financial skills to each project and utilise advanced litigation tech to maximise efficiency and prospects of success.
We are committed to creating value for our clients. We are lean and provide our services more cost-effectively than larger full-service firms and can easily scale the size of the team depending on the size of the matter.
Chambers Review
LK Law is a specialist disputes practice with considerable expertise handling fraud litigation. The firm is regularly instructed by corporations, high net worth individuals and investment funds across the globe to handle claims relating to alleged conspiracy, bribery, corruption and misappropriation. The team acts for clients in worldwide investigations and asset recovery proceedings, such as obtaining worldwide freezing orders and other injunctive relief.
Work Highlights
- LK Law acted for AHAB, a large group of companies run by the Al Gosaibi family, in their claims against Mr Al Sanea and his Saad Group concerning his role in an alleged fraud resulting in losses of at least USD9 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They were very proactive and worked closely with the client to ensure stress was minimised at a difficult time."
"They have an ability to think outside of the box and be creative in finding solutions."
"They were very proactive and worked closely with the client to ensure stress was minimised at a difficult time."
"They have an ability to think outside of the box and be creative in finding solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Ford is a strong commercial litigator with considerable experience handling international fraud cases. His expertise includes cases with allegations of conspiracy, misappropriation and asset stripping.
"He is an excellent team leader with a real ability to find creative solutions to complex legal problems."
"He is a no-nonsense, tough, really solid and able guy."