Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 5
Contact number
+44 20 7283 6000Chambers Review
Norton Rose Fulbright advises companies and individuals in the UK and across the globe on high-profile civil fraud-related disputes involving elements such as bribery, corruption or cybercrime. The firm handles both initial investigations and ensuing litigation and also provides assistance with asset tracing and interim relief applications. The team acts for a wide range of financial institutions, including banks and sovereign wealth funds, as well as major corporates.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have been an excellently efficient team to work with.Their client service and responsiveness is outstanding."
"I was very happy with the service and outcome provided by NRF."
"They are very thoughtful and provide a very bespoke approach to clients. The firm has a strong reputation too."
"They have been an excellently efficient team to work with.Their client service and responsiveness is outstanding."
"I was very happy with the service and outcome provided by NRF."
"They are very thoughtful and provide a very bespoke approach to clients. The firm has a strong reputation too."
Notable Practitioners
James Lockwood is a well-regarded practitioner who is noted for his expertise acting for financial institutions and other large corporate clients in a range of civil fraud disputes and related injunctive relief matters.
"James is a perceptive and very strong player to have on your team. He gets right into the detail and finds good solutions."
"He’s extremely bright and an excellent lawyer. He has a vice-like grip on the details of the case while never losing sight of the big picture. He’s tactically astute and a delight to work with."
"He gets stuck into matters, is a real team player and a very slick operator."