Fraud: Civil

Adrian Beltrami KC is an acclaimed commercial litigator who focuses in particular on financial disputes, many of which involve allegations of fraud. His cases touch on various issues including insolvency and asset tracing.

"He is an absolute powerhouse."

"Adrian has substantial gravitas and is very good."

Ewan McQuater KC is a leading commercial silk with an expansive practice in which civil fraud features prominently. He is well regarded for his skill in handling large, multi-jurisdictional cases.

"He is a very experienced trial silk who has a banking background and is very good in that context."

"He's brilliant, decisive and a real leader. I think he's at the very top of the fraud litigation tree."

Ali Malek KC is an accomplished practitioner who manages a weighty commercial caseload that includes a number of international fraud instructions. He acts in claims as well as proceedings to enforce arbitral awards. He has significant expertise in the commodities sector.

"Ali understands how judges will see things and can explain it simply."

"He is a great orator and very charming with clients. He gives them frank advice."

Andrew Onslow KC is a formidable advocate with a wide commercial practice who is sought out for his ability to prosecute and defend multibillion-pound claims. He has acted in a number of cross-border cases. He bolsters his fraud offering with complementary expertise in banking, financial services and professional negligence law.

"He is a formidable advocate, smooth with the client and practical with the instructing solicitors."

"He is particularly good in writing and in oral advocacy."

David Head KC takes on prominent civil fraud instructions as part of an expansive commercial practice. Allegations he has dealt with include misappropriation of assets, unfair prejudice and breach of contract.

"David is really user-friendly and commercial. He is persuasive and has a particularly easy manner in court."

"He's popular, user-friendly and good on his feet."

"David is very commercial, a very hard opponent and someone I want on my side."

"David is amazing. He is a very persuasive advocate with a very conversational style."

"David bridges the gap between civil fraud and insolvency like few others."

Adam Kramer KC is a highly regarded commercial practitioner adept at handling disputes in such areas as fraud, insurance, energy and banking. He has dealt with a range of allegations over the course of his career including breach of contract, conspiracy and deceit.

"Adam is very good at deciding what the best option is. He's smart and commercial, and good at identifying key points and working out how to manage those points. He is adept in complex cases."

Hodge Malek KC is a renowned commercial silk instructed in relation to complex, high-value civil and criminal fraud disputes. He has strong international credentials and is especially knowledgeable about the Middle East and South Asia. In his time he has encountered the full range of allegations including corruption and the misappropriation of assets.

"He is brilliant. He very measured and excellent at dealing with clients. He has a strong strategic brain and stays ten steps ahead of everyone else."

James McWiliams is a talented barrister with recognised expertise in high-value civil fraud and asset tracing matters. He is regularly instructed to both obtain and resist applications for worldwide freezing orders, search orders and proprietary injunctions, and has experience appearing both led and unled in complex disputes.

"James is very bright, responsive and hard-working. He's very creative and very good at drafting. He's superb."

"James is hugely hard-working, always on top of the detail and always thinks ahead. He is super strategic."

"James is strategically good, is very clear and presents well in his submissions."

Lisa Lacob is a well-regarded senior junior with a varied commercial disputes practice. She brings her past experience as a non-contentious banking solicitor to advise on banking fraud matters.

"Lisa is an excellent and industrious junior who is a joy to work with. She is really good on paper and her advocacy is excellent."

Philip Hinks is a junior commercial practitioner noted for his expert handling of fraud disputes. He has appeared for and against a number of multinational corporations in connection with high-value claims.

"Philip Hinks is very bright and impressive."

"Philip punches above his weight in strategy and is very good to work with."

Yash Bheeroo has a robust commercial practice and fields considerable experience in the handling of complex fraud disputes. He is regularly instructed by the SRA in cases involving allegations of fraudulent transactions. He is well regarded for his handling of disputes on a domestic and an international scale, and has undertaken work in several jurisdictions in the Far East, Africa and the Middle East.

"Yash brings a fresh perspective on problems and rises to a challenge. You can trust him to do a clear advice and he's an extremely nice guy to work with."

David Quest KC has a broad commercial practice with a focus on commercial disputes. His background in mathematics prior to being called to the Bar gives him an edge in complex financial cases. Many of his instructions have an international aspect.

"'Clever' doesn't do him justice and he's a joy to work with."

"David is excellent. He has a measured, calm and controlled style. He is an excellent cross-examiner who is always on top of his strategy."

Georges Chalfoun is a strong civil fraud practitioner who leverages his experience as a solicitor to assist a range of sophisticated clients in court and in arbitration.

"Georges is very good with facts. A real strength is that he spent several years as an associate, which means he understands how law firms work and how to deal with the wider team."

"Georges brings value to every case he does. He works very well on disclosure."

Matthew Parker KC prosecutes and defends serious fraud claims, including advising on freezing injunctions. He has acted in cases at all levels, including the Privy Council and the Court of Appeal.

"Matthew really leads from the front, clearly sets out what should be done and engages with the detail. He's always been very good at getting up to speed quickly and giving clear and practical advice."

"He's an impressive and tenacious advocate."

"He has a confident and assured manner both in his oral advocacy and in his advisory work. He doesn't shy away from difficult points or challenges, from the Bench or from his opponents."

Peter de Verneuil Smith KC is a skilled barrister whose mandate of commercial cases extends beyond the UK to such jurisdictions as Switzerland and the UAE. He acts for both claimants and defendants, and is noted for his expertise in obtaining and opposing injunction applications such as freezing orders.

"Peter is a clear thinker with an excellent ability to apply complex legal concepts on the fly.He is extremely responsive and friendly to deal with."

"He is second to none on complex issues in securities litigation. He provides fantastic advocacy. He doesn't beat around the bush and gets to the point well."

Rajesh Pillai KC litigates and arbitrates domestic and international fraud cases on behalf of corporations and individuals. He has an intimate understanding of financial regulations. Many of his cases involve shareholders, investors, trusts and joint ventures.

"Rajesh is incredibly user-friendly. He is able to hear all of the detail but distil what is important. His advocacy is very good and his cross-examination is very effective."

"Rajesh marshals his teams very well. He is commercial in his approach, with a forensic eye for detail. An all-rounder, his advocacy is forceful but smooth."

"Rajesh very quickly gets on top of the issues and is thus able to present a compelling and succinct case."

William Day is fast becoming a go-to junior for high-value multi-jurisdictional fraud cases. He brings his previous experience as a solicitor to advise on banking and finance aspects of civil fraud matters.

"William is intellectually brilliant and I was really impressed with his ability to master very difficult points of law in a short period. A star of the future."

"Will is well liked and trusted by the silk teams he works with and is very commercial and knowledgeable. The breadth of his legal knowledge is phenomenal and his advocacy is very fluent."

"Will is a superstar. He couples a brilliant mind for technical and strategic issues with outstanding client-handling skills. I would instruct him on anything."

Emmanuel Sheppard boasts a strong civil fraud practice that regularly sees him representing banking clients in court. He is a member of the Attorney General's C Panel.

"Emmanuel is collaborative and easy to work with. He is an excellent drafter who can provide succinct and clear technical submissions."

"Emmanuel is calm and measured in court and is alive to the subtle tactical points. He can really charm a judge."

Hannah Glover is a highly regarded junior with particular expertise in banking frauds. She frequently acts for defendants.

"Hannah is a very thorough, careful and adaptable lawyer who is never going to do anything other than her best. She is a go-to person for us."

"She is intelligent, hard-working and commercial, with a great eye for detail."

Ryan Ferro is lauded for his expertise in civil fraud. He regularly represents clients as sole counsel in the High Court.

"Ryan is very nice, very hard-working and a creative thinker who is interested in using novel ideas to get out of difficult situations."

"Ryan is almost unparalleled. He can see 50 moves ahead in a way I haven't seen in someone so junior."

"He is extraordinarily good, experienced well beyond his call and a future star. He is brilliantly clever and thinks widely around any issue."

"Ryan is exceptional. He operates far beyond his level of call. His drafting and written advocacy is excellent."

Chloë Bell is building a strong reputation for civil fraud work, a practice she bolsters with considerable expertise in the cryptocurrency arena.

"Chloë is really bright, personable and cool. She can run circles around people."

Clarissa Jones is building a well-regarded civil fraud practice, particularly in the banking and financial services industries.

"Clarissa gets on top of things quickly."

"Clarissa is a very good baby barrister. She is hard-working and delivers the goods."

Ravi Jackson wins plaudits for his ability in complex civil fraud cases. He is known for his expertise in securing injunctions, particularly freezing orders.

"Ravi has excellent drafting skills and is very adept at distilling complex claims into concise particulars."

"Ravi is all over the detail and is willing to proffer his own view. He is very proactive."

"Ravi gives good practical and commercial advice and takes a very sensible approach. He is good at delving into detail and identifying key issues. He has a very good style of oral advocacy."

"Ravi provides very good advice coupled with a commercial and practical approach."