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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Twenty Essex and its members are routinely instructed in both domestic and international fraud matters arising across the banking, energy and commodities sectors. The set's members are experienced in the handling of sophisticated disputes involving allegations of bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty, and appear for their clients both in complex litigation and in arbitral proceedings. An area of particular strength for the team is cyberfraud claims, including those concerning issues surrounding cryptocurrency and other technologies. Sources note that "their counsel are fiercely intelligent yet approachable and are not afraid to roll their sleeves up and get stuck in". Recent instructions for the set include acting for the claimant in Halimeda International Ltd v Maple Ridge Ltd, in an LCIA international arbitral claim.

Arron Zitver, Christopher Theobald and Anthony Carroll are the set's practice directors.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Paul Lowenstein
2
Paul Lowenstein
2
Band 2

Paul Lowenstein KC is a dedicated commercial advocate who has taken to trial many cases containing allegations of civil fraud. He is proficient in a range of fraud-related issues including injunctive relief and enforcement proceedings. He is experienced in the handling of matters arising in the banking and finance sector.

His advocacy is excellent.

He is a top-notch advocate, and his demeanor at playing things straight is so impressive.

Paul Lowenstein KC is excellent; he expresses himself clearly and is a very compelling advocate.

Philip Edey
2
Philip Edey
2
Band 2

Philip Edey KC manages a busy commercial practice alongside his duties as co-head of chambers. He is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work, including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Philip Edey KC is a very persuasive advocate, super intelligent and thinks outside the box.

He is able to make great strategic decisions, is great with clients and is a brilliant team leader.

His breadth of knowledge is always impressive.

He has extremely good legal and tactical judgement and is a standout advocate.

Blair Leahy
3
Blair Leahy
3
Band 3

Blair Leahy KC is known for her offshore fraud practice, focusing on multiparty, multi-jurisdictional matters. She has experience handling cases with links to Hong Kong, Russia and the British Virgin Islands, among others, and acts for claimants as well as defendants.

She is very hard-working and a very good advocate.

Blair is creative, knowledgeable and fun to work with.

She really gets into the detail and is very commercial, calm and measured.

Duncan Matthews
3
Duncan Matthews
3
Band 3

Duncan Matthews KC is an ideal counsel for international fraud disputes and has extensive experience handling matters both at home and in offshore jurisdictions such as the BVI and Nevis. He has significant expertise relating to injunctive relief.

Duncan is great with strategic direction.

He is a very powerful advocate and masters the detail quickly.

Duncan has a great technical mind, with robust and polished advocacy.

Tony Beswetherick
3
Tony Beswetherick
3
Band 3

Tony Beswetherick KC manages a wide-ranging commercial caseload covering various areas including civil fraud, banking and finance, insolvency and company law. Many of his cases have an international aspect. He offers notable experience in cases of alleged conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation.

He is analytical, and his advocacy is second to none.

He has a phenomenally sharp mind.

He is meticulous in his preparation and has a calm, measured approach to his advocacy.

Andrew Fulton
4
Andrew Fulton
4
Band 4

Andrew Fulton KC is a gifted silk handling significant banking and finance, energy and commercial fraud litigation. Many of his instructions have an international aspect.

Andrew Fulton KC is a presence.

Philip Riches
4
Philip Riches
4
Band 4

Philip Riches KC manages a busy commercial practice and is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

His advocacy style is thorough, measured and holds the attention of the tribunal.

His advice is spot-on, he has good client skills and he is very commercial.

Philip Riches KC is an arbitration powerhouse.

Sam Goodman
4
Sam Goodman
4
Band 4

Sam Goodman is a well-regarded junior at the fraud Bar. He routinely advises on various interim applications including worldwide freezing orders and Norwich Pharmacal relief. He has notable expertise in cyber fraud.

Sam is very good at thinking of alternative strategies and thinking around complex problems.

He prepares thoroughly and is not afraid of taking on tricky points and opponents.

Sam is a genuine star and a delight to work with.

4
Stephen Atherton
4
Band 4

Stephen Atherton KC is experienced in handling cases with an intersection between fraud and insolvency law. He has impressive international credentials and receives instructions from across the globe, including the Caribbean and the Far East.

He has got gravitas and gets to the point.

Andrew Dinsmore
5
Andrew Dinsmore
5
Band 5

Andrew Dinsmore has experience acting both led and unled in his civil fraud practice. He often acts for claimants in high-value cases in the Commercial Court.

He is constantly proactively, offering his insights for the challenges that have arisen, and he has a very good ability to see the wood from the trees.

Andrew Dinsmore is incredibly smart and is excellent at driving a case forward.

Belinda McRae
5
Belinda McRae
5
Band 5

Belinda McRae has a broad commercial practice with additional expertise in international law and cross-border disputes. She is regularly called upon to advise clients on claims involving bribery, secret commissions and unlawful means conspiracy.

She is professional yet personable, responsive, committed and has great drafting skills. She has impressive oral skills and a high level of technical knowledge.

She is always two steps ahead with everything, whether that is with advocacy or with drafting.

She is very efficient and thinks of all the angles.

She is absolutely amazing, incredibly clever and a great advocate.

Richard Greenberg
5
Richard Greenberg
5
Band 5

Richard Greenberg is involved in a variety of civil fraud claims involving forgery, conspiracy and freezing injunctions. He is frequently instructed in cross-border disputes and has additional experience in arbitrations.

Richard Greenberg is a real team player who gets in the trenches on the detail.

His written advocacy is excellent, and he is incredibly easy for solicitors to work with.

On his feet he was clear, robust, well prepared and absolutely on top of the detail.

5
Sarah Tresman
5
Band 5

Sarah Tresman carries out substantial work in fraud disputes involving fraudulent trading and asset tracing. She is routinely instructed on matters with international elements and is experienced at dealing with points of foreign law, particularly Middle Eastern law.

She is someone you want on your team for the most difficult cases. She is technically strong but also down to earth and pragmatic.

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Edward Gilmore
U
Up and Coming

Edward Gilmore is a highly sought after junior who is fast growing his commercial practice. He is adept at handling civil fraud claims involving bribery, deceit, dishonesty and fraudulent misrepresentation. He is also called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands and is therefore well equipped to handle matters with cross-border elements.

Edward Gilmore is sensational in terms of work ethic and dedication.

Ranked Barristers at
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Band

Silks (KC)

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Paul Lowenstein KC
2
Paul Lowenstein KC
2
Band 2
Philip Edey KC
2
Philip Edey KC
2
Band 2
Blair Leahy KC
3
Blair Leahy KC
3
Band 3
Duncan Matthews KC
3
Duncan Matthews KC
3
Band 3
Tony Beswetherick KC
3
Tony Beswetherick KC
3
Band 3
Andrew Fulton KC
4
Andrew Fulton KC
4
Band 4
Philip Riches KC
4
Philip Riches KC
4
Band 4
4
Stephen Atherton KC
4
Band 4

Juniors

London (Bar)

Fraud: Civil

Sam Goodman
4
Sam Goodman
4
Band 4
Andrew Dinsmore
5
Andrew Dinsmore
5
Band 5
Belinda McRae
5
Belinda McRae
5
Band 5
Richard Greenberg
5
Richard Greenberg
5
Band 5
5
Sarah Tresman
5
Band 5
U
Edward Gilmore
U
Up and Coming