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Seladore Legal

Fraud: Civil

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Seladore Legal

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Seladore's Civil Fraud team is renowned for handling some of the most complex and high-stakes fraud disputes in the commercial arena. Seladore represents corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals across industries in cases involving sophisticated fraud schemes centred on allegations of unlawful conduct such as deceit, misrepresentation, conspiracy, and breach of fiduciary duty.

The firm is currently engaged in one of the largest civil fraud disputes in English legal history — a $14 billion claim involving allegations of unlawful means conspiracy in behalf of jailed Russian businessman Ziyavudin Magomedov. Seladore also recently acted, successfully, for His Excellency President Nyusi of Mozambique in relation to claims alleging an international fraud perpetrated on the Republic of Mozambique to procure sovereign guarantees without proper authorisation.

Seladore's partners include leading authorities on injunctive relief. Partners Simon Bushell and Gary Milner-Moore are co-authors of Disclosure of Information: Norwich Pharmacal and Related Principles (Bloomsbury Publishing), now in its third edition.

The firm’s expertise extends to assisting clients with cases involving the overlap of civil and criminal proceedings, a significant advantage in addressing complex fraud and asset tracing issues, with its white collar crime and regulatory disputes practice led by Dan Hudson.

Clients (4)

  • SGS Group / Ziyavudin Magomedov
  • Sian Participation Corp (in liquidation)
  • Hellicorp Investments
  • FRP Advisory

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Seladore Legal is a boutique firm specialising in big-ticket disputes, including complex, multi-jurisdictional cases of fraud and asset tracing. The team is comprised of seasoned litigators with the necessary expertise to obtain and discharge injunctive relief, as well as handling fraud litigation at all stages.

Work Highlights

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  • Seladore defended Antoine Massad in proceedings brought by the Kuwait Public Institution for Social Security (PIFSS). The matter is valued at £1.2 billion.

Strengths

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  • The team at Seladore Legal demonstrate a very strong proactive attitude.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Simon Bushell
    Band 3Simon Bushell

    Simon Bushell

    Simon Bushell is one of the founding partners of Seladore Legal and is experienced in handling complex commercial litigation, with particular expertise in civil fraud. He regularly represents clients on both sides of complex fraud claims as well as assisting clients with obtaining and resisting applications for injunctive relief.
    • Simon is very personable. He is very experienced, charming, confident and extroverted.

      Fraud: Civil respondentUK
    • Simon has seen it all. He has a lot of experience and is very good with clients. He is very good at litigation.

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  • Band 5Gareth Keillor
    Band 5Gareth Keillor

    Gareth Keillor

    Gareth Keillor acts for a variety of international clients, ranging from HNW individuals to well-known companies. He has experience in commercial disputes that vary in size and complexity, including High Court litigation and cross-border matters.

    • Gareth focuses more on contentious trusts work, and he is excellent.

      Fraud: Civil respondentUK
    • He is always responsive and helpful.

      Fraud: Civil respondentUK
    • He is a really nice guy. He is very switched on in this space and has a great reputation.

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