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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Pinsent Masons has a team of specialist civil fraud practitioners with a UK-wide and international presence, offering complementary skill in criminal proceedings. The firm carries out fast-moving investigations into alleged wrongdoing and obtains urgent injunctive relief to recover stolen assets, as well as conducting defence work on behalf of clients facing allegations of fraud. The team represents public and professional service providers as well as domestic and international banks.

Work Highlights

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  • Pinsent Masons defended six companies involved in a cross-border fraud claim brought by JSC Commercial Bank Privatbank. The claim alleges damages of over USD3.5 billion.

Strengths

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They listen carefully to the issues and can suggest multiple avenues of solutions. They can look beyond their own boundaries to see the various interests and opportunities in the bigger picture.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Their pragmatism, adaptability and commercial understanding has been really key. They're always very attentive.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

It's a very committed, well-led and well-managed team.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Alan Sheeley
2
Alan Sheeley
2
Band 2
Alan Sheeley is head of international civil fraud and asset recovery at Pinsent Masons. His high-quality civil fraud practice sees him advising on complex litigation and asset tracing, including notable involvement in matters concerning offshore trusts.

He has a hugely tenacious attitude towards getting results. He manages huge teams effectively and is a very good operator.

Alan is a strong, dedicated partner with experience and knowledge in civil litigation.

Alan was very responsive, always well-prepared and had a good view on the commercial aspects.

Alan is very commercial and savvy. He is also an expert in diplomacy.

Alan is a highly proficient lawyer.

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Jennifer Craven
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Jennifer Craven
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Up and Coming
Jennifer Craven is a legal director who has impressive expertise in complex civil fraud matters. She regularly assists on high-value litigation, sensitive investigations and cross-border asset recovery related to fraud.

She can cut through all the waffle and get straight to the point, doing what she needs to in order to get a result. She's a good lawyer especially for fraud litigation.

She is very good, very switched on and is a pleasure to work with.

She was strategic and extremely commercial.

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Fraud: Civil
Alan Sheeley
2
Alan Sheeley
2
Band 2
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Jennifer Craven
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Jennifer Craven
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Up and Coming
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