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The barristers at 4 New Square Chambers are routinely instructed in international, high-profile fraud disputes covering a variety of sectors including the financial, energy and insurance sectors. The set appears in many offshore litigation matters and has notable experience in asset recovery and tracing, and in claims concerning allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation, unlawful means conspiracy and breach of fiduciary duties. Sources note the set's "deep knowledge of the numerous subjects and excellent advocates." Recent instructions for the set include Magomedov & others v TPG group and others, concerning allegedly politically motivated conspiracies to deprive the claimants of billions of dollars' worth of assets through fraudulent transactions.
Strengths
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"Deputy senior clerk Dennis Peck and senior clerk Lizzie Stewart are lovely to deal with and top quality."
"If Dennis Peck can't do something, it cannot be done. He is very sensible, straightforward and helpful."
"The whole clerksroom are very responsive and user-friendly."
"Dennis Peck is top quality. He has a modern, business-oriented approach."
"Deputy senior clerk Dennis Peck and senior clerk Lizzie Stewart are lovely to deal with and top quality."
"If Dennis Peck can't do something, it cannot be done. He is very sensible, straightforward and helpful."
"The whole clerksroom are very responsive and user-friendly."
"Dennis Peck is top quality. He has a modern, business-oriented approach."
Notable Practitioners
Daniel Saoul KC is a specialist commercial practitioner with considerable experience in fraud cases. He appears in domestic and international litigation proceedings, as well as arbitrations. He has experience appearing before the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal.
"Daniel is practical and good with clients and at advocacy."
"He is excellent, a very commercial litigator who is unafraid to give the advice the clients need. He is very much on the detail and invested in the matter's success."
Justin Fenwick KC manages an impressive commercial litigation caseload and deals with numerous UK and offshore fraud disputes involving a variety of allegations. In addition to appearing as an advocate, he serves as a deputy High Court judge.
"He can cross-examine for days without notes and is extremely impressive - so knowledgeable and experienced."
"Justin is extraordinarily knowledgeable, and strategically and tactically bright. Clients value him extremely and want him on the call."
George Spalton KC boasts an enviable practice that regularly sees him representing blue-chip clients in complex civil fraud litigation, both in the High Court and in arbitration.
"George is incredibly responsive, super good with clients and an all-round nice guy. He is what you want a silk to be. He's a stellar advocate and a brilliant strategist."
"George is a fantastic cross-examiner who gets straight to the heart of the case, and clients love him."
"George is a highly skilled advocate. He digs into the detail and comes up with lines of cross-examination that others might miss."
"George is commercial and a great advocate. He is always fun to work with."
"George is not afraid to do the heavy lifting. He is on top of the detail and very good with clients. He is quick on the turnaround and commercially minded."
Graham Chapman KC is an experienced commercial silk who is regularly called upon to appear in disputes arising in offshore jurisdictions such as the Cayman Islands and the BVI. He has experience handling fraud claims arising from allegations of misrepresentation, fraudulent trading and tax avoidance.
"Graham is down to earth and excellent all round. He has the additional advantage of being very numerate and familiar with accounting concepts."
"He is incredibly good on his feet, well prepared and easy to deal with."
"Graham is easy to work with, personable and a good advocate who's quick on his feet and knows how to apply to a judge. He is all over the details, clear and persuasive."
Kendrah Potts is quickly becoming a sought-after junior for multi-jurisdictional, high-value fraud proceedings. She is also experienced acting as sole counsel on matters, and her expertise includes advising on claims of conspiracy and bribery.
"Kendrah is really smart and has a really strong ability to dive into granular detail. Her oral submissions are very balanced and persuasive, and she is able to roll with the punches."
"Kendrah has one of the sharpest minds, while also being personable, trusted by clients and a first-rate advocate."
"Kendrah is fantastic. She is personable, diligent and really creative. She is incredibly effective on her feet, and her advocacy is very clear with no airs and graces."
Saaman Pourghadiri is a highly regarded barrister with a bourgeoning civil fraud practice. He regularly appears as sole counsel for clients covering injunctive relief and asset tracing.
"Saaman is calm, efficient, and a good drafter."
"Saaman is excellent. He's very responsive and client-friendly, and on top of all the detail."
Hannah Daly garners praise for her blossoming civil fraud practice. With previous experience working with commodities markets, she is regularly instructed on cases involving cross-border financial issues.
"Hannah is very smart and really user-friendly. Her writing is very accessible and very commercially minded. She tears through papers very quickly and efficiently."
"Hannah is exceptional. She brings a very good analytical approach to complex cases, and her writing is exceptional too."
"Hannah is terrific. She has a level of expertise and assurance which belies her relatively low level of call. She's absolutely all over the detail and gets straight to the point."