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Twenty Essex

Fraud: Civil

UK Bar Guide 2026 : London (Bar)


Twenty Essex

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Fraud: Civil - London (Bar)

Band 2

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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  • The clerks provide first-class support to all members of the team.

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  • The Twenty Essex clerking team are all excellent, easy to deal with and really commercial, and will bend over backwards to get things to work and happen.

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  • Twenty Essex clerks are solid and reliable.

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  • Twenty Essex clerks provide first-class support.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Paul Lowenstein
    Band 2Paul Lowenstein

    Paul Lowenstein

    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.

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

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

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  • Band 2Philip Edey
    Band 2Philip Edey

    Philip Edey

    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.

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

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    • His breadth of knowledge is always impressive.

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

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  • Band 3Blair Leahy
    Band 3Blair Leahy

    Blair Leahy

    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.

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    • Blair is creative, knowledgeable and fun to work with.

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

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  • Band 3Duncan Matthews
    Band 3Duncan Matthews

    Duncan Matthews

    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.

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

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

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  • Band 4Andrew Fulton
    Band 4Andrew Fulton

    Andrew Fulton

    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.

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  • Band 4Philip Riches
    Band 4Philip Riches

    Philip Riches

    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.

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

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    • Philip Riches KC is an arbitration powerhouse.

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  • Band 4Sam Goodman
    Band 4Sam Goodman

    Sam Goodman

    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.

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

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

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  • Band 4Stephen Atherton
    Band 4Stephen Atherton

    Stephen Atherton

    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.

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  • Band 5Andrew Dinsmore
    Band 5Andrew Dinsmore

    Andrew Dinsmore

    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.

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

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  • Band 5Belinda McRae
    Band 5Belinda McRae

    Belinda McRae

    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.

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

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    • She is very efficient and thinks of all the angles.

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

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  • Band 5Richard Greenberg
    Band 5Richard Greenberg

    Richard Greenberg

    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.

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

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

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  • Band 5Sarah Tresman
    Band 5Sarah Tresman

    Sarah Tresman

    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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Ranked Barristers at Twenty Essex (12)

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