LAWYER PROFILE
Sue Thackeray

Sue Thackeray

UK 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by Kingsley Napley LLP

UK

Practice Areas

Sue has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of commercial litigation for claimants and defendants, with particular expertise in:

• Civil fraud involving complex, multi-jurisdictional international commercial litigation (often where criminal, restraint or regulatory proceedings co-exist) including bribery and corruption, collective investment schemes, Ponzi and advance fee fraud schemes.

• Pre-emptive relief including freezing injunctions, search orders, restraint orders, civil recovery orders.

• Breach of fiduciary duty, breach of trust (including tracing claims), insolvency litigation, directors’ duties and directors' disqualification.

• Sport related matters including contractual representation and dispute resolution, disciplinary and regulatory matters and IP rights enforcement.

• Reputation management and defamation.

Professional Memberships

• Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association

• Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers Association

• The London Solicitors Litigation Association

• The Association of Contentious Trust and Probate Lawyers

• The Female Fraud Forum

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Fraud: Civil - UK-wide

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Sue Thackeray enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for her civil fraud practice. She acts on behalf of clients in disputes concerning alleged investment and banking fraud, among other complex and high-value matters.

Sport - UK-wide

Band 6
Band 6

Individual Editorial

Sue Thackeray of Kingsley Napley is a litigation specialist best known for her work in football and motorsports. She represents talent in contract, image and media rights, financial and regulatory disputes.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Despite her great learning and experience, Sue is down-to-earth, friendly and cuts to the chase. She is everything a lawyer should be and more.

    Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sue is an absolute powerhouse. She's experienced, commercial, intelligent and tenacious.

    Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sue is brilliant to work with. She's confident, responsive and empathetic.

    Fraud: CivilChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • A great solicitor who is always user-friendly and technically very sound.

    SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sue is very good on the broader implications of a case for the client's career and reputation.

    SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
  • Sue is brilliant.

    SportChambers Guide to the Legal Profession

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