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Provided by Stewarts

We act in some of the world's largest fraud investigations.

We act for governments, sovereign wealth funds, corporates and individuals in fraud and asset tracing claims. Our lawyers have acted in some of the largest global fraud investigations.

We are free from conflict and pursue investigations against the world’s largest banks and financial institutions.

Our team has unrivalled expertise in putting together innovative costs arrangements. The use of third party funding, after the event insurance and risk sharing fee agreements enables our clients to manage risk and pursue assets from a position of financial strength.

Our lawyers co-ordinate claims in multiple jurisdictions, when necessary working alongside specialist law firms around the world.

We have experience in both pursuing and defending claims for fraud.

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Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Stewarts represents financial institutions, companies and individuals in challenging, high-value disputes involving serious allegations of wrongdoing. The firm benefits from being conflict-free and is prepared to take on banks in heavyweight litigation as well as being experienced in advising on fraud cases with insolvency elements and related directors' duty claims, as well as claims related to cyber-fraud. The team also regularly handles matters concerning offshore jurisdictions.

Work Highlights

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  • Stewarts acted for 47 institutional investors against Petrofac in an SFO investigation and subsequent criminal proceedings where Petrofac pleaded guilty to several bribery and corruption charges.

Strengths

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It's a very strong team.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Stewarts is capable of handling complex litigation involving several countries outside the UK in a highly sophisticated manners.

Fraud: Civil respondent
UK

Notable Practitioners

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Sean Upson
5
Sean Upson
5
Band 5
Sean Upson has a robust litigation practice that includes notable strength in civil fraud proceedings. He is experienced in cases where fraud claims have arisen with regard to insolvency proceedings or financial mismanagement.
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Sean Upson
5
Sean Upson
5
Band 5
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Members

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Clive Zietman

Head of Department

Darren Kidd

David Hughes

Elaina Bailes

Ian Gatt QC

Marc Jones

Mo Bhaskaran

Pia Mithani