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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Having gained a reputation for being a "pre-eminent insolvency set," members of South Square also attract praise for their civil fraud work and their "ability to handle complex multiparty litigation, of a high value, in a sophisticated, technical but also straightforward and calm manner." Members are regularly instructed on a full range of civil fraud claims involving fraudulent misrepresentation, asset recovery and breach of fiduciary duty. The set is also often involved in matters that have an offshore element, and members frequently appear before offshore courts. Recent instructions for the set include acting for Softbank in Credit Suisse v Softbank – Greensill, in relation to claims made by Credit Suisse arising out of the collapse of Greensill.

Dylan Playfoot is the senior clerk.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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3
Tom Smith
3
Band 3

Tom Smith KC of South Square is a distinguished commercial silk with a focus on civil fraud as well as matters linked to financial services and insolvency. He has dealt with various allegations including conspiracy, dishonesty, misrepresentation and breach of duty.

Tom Smith KC is so smooth and persuasive, whilst being technically knowledgeable.

4
Stephen Robins
4
Band 4

Stephen Robins KC of South Square is capable of handling major fraud-related litigation across multiple jurisdictions. His cases concern various allegations including conspiracy and the falsification of financial statements.

He is simply excellent at distilling down complex information into simple wording for all to understand, and he has made a real name for himself as a superb advocate.

His response to questions under pressure is calm, informative and knowledgeable.

5
Andrew Shaw
5
Band 5

Andrew Shaw has a solid practice in civil fraud, with experience in a range of litigation including applying for interim relief. He has acted in cases with offshore elements and often acts as sole counsel.

His written work is excellent and concise.

He is incredibly commercial and user-friendly.

He is incredibly calm, very thoughtful and reads a courtroom very well.

Andrew Shaw is very robust on his feet and is academically very good.

5
Robert Amey
5
Band 5

Robert Amey of South Square has notable experience acting unled in civil fraud cases, accepting instructions on behalf of corporate clients in multimillion-pound claims. He acts in a range of fraud contexts, including misappropriation of funds, Ponzi schemes and transactional frauds.

He is very good on his feet and has great advocacy.

Robert is an absolute rock. He is fiercely bright but calm and considered, and he is very practical and quick in his thinking.

5
Rory Brown
5
Band 5

Rory Brown of South Square has particular expertise in investment frauds, in which he represents clients both as sole counsel and with a leader. He has experience in cases with an international element and frequently acts in multi-jurisdictional matters.

His advocacy is very good, and he gets his points across.

He enjoys the art of advocacy and legal persuasion.

He is erudite, very articulate, discerning, and calm and humble.

Rory Brown's ability to immediately grasp the fine details and broader strategy is exceptional.

Ranked Barristers at
South Square

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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

3
Tom Smith KC
3
Band 3
4
Stephen Robins KC
4
Band 4

Juniors

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

5
Andrew Shaw
5
Band 5
5
Robert Amey
5
Band 5
5
Rory Brown
5
Band 5