Fraud: Civil

Andrew Hunter KC has a dynamic civil fraud practice, and is instructed by claimants and defendants in trials and applications, many of which are multi-jurisdictional. Many of his cases originate in the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

"He is top of the pile in the fraud world and a good strategic thinker. He is very tactical and the person you want in your corner if you want to have a scrap."

"Andrew is fantastic. He can be an assertive advocate and can take an incredibly complex case and boil it down with ease."

"Andrew puts forward the most complex points in a simple, logical and concise way which judges like a lot."

Leona Powell deals with challenging fraud trials and arbitrations in the context of a commercial practice that also incorporates contractual disputes, commodities cases and professional negligence matters. Her cases concern a diverse selection of allegations including deceit, conspiracy and breach of contract.

"With Leona, you are getting a KC at junior level. She is hugely intelligent, really thoughtful and cares a lot - a top advocate."

"Leona is the standout junior. She is a class act and a brilliant advocate."

Robert Anderson KC puts a flair for cross-examination to use in fighting challenging fraud cases. A large bulk of his practice has an international component.

"His advocacy is phenomenal - he's a master. He is just so good at explaining things to the judge, no matter the complexity."

"Robert is a very smooth advocate. Judges warm to him and he leads his team very effectively."

"He is a joy to work with and admired by clients."

"If you need a well-prepared and fierce advocate on your side then you turn to him, particularly if there is a cross-examination element to it. He is just an all-round standout trial advocate."

Tom Weisselberg KC is a high-quality advocate who attracts weighty fraud instructions, many of which emanate from foreign jurisdictions. He frequently acts for high net worth individuals. He is regularly instructed in cases involving allegations of conspiracy, breach of contract and deceit.

"Tom is extremely intelligent and completely unflappable. He is incredibly good at explaining complex issues in court. He is thorough in his approach and technically excellent."

"He is not only one of the best commercial advocates at the Bar but also wonderful to work with. He is utterly charming and brilliant with clients."

"Tom has incredible advocacy skills, and his client management is great too."

Anthony Peto KC manages a substantial commercial fraud caseload, receiving accolades for his work on injunctions freezing, tracing and recovering assets. He has acted in a number of cases concerning alleged bribery and conspiracy.

"Anthony is a class act."

"Tony Peto is a real heavyweight in the international fraud space. Not afraid to push boundaries or make a difficult call, he is someone who you want to be in your client's corner."

"He is so inventive and a wonderful advocate."

"Tony is an experienced and seasoned KC who reads a judge's temperature very well. He knows when to push and when not to. He is also constantly available and he manages that excellently."

"His ability to know what the court is going to do and navigate through tricky issues makes him one of the best in fraud cases."

Peter Head is experienced in the handling of high-value fraud claims. He is regularly instructed in cases involving allegations of bribery and is noted for his expertise in cross-border disputes.

"Peter is extremely thorough and a fantastic team member. His written work is fantastic, he has incredibly detailed knowledge of the law, and his oral advocacy is extremely measured and compelling."

"He is super on top of the details and hard-working."

"He has a smooth and polished delivery which is very persuasive, and he is very bright and a good strategic thinker."

Shane Sibbel is a talented barrister who is experienced in the handling of complex fraud cases. He is regularly instructed in cases involving overseas jurisdictions and has appeared before the High Court and the Court of Appeal.

"He's like a technocrat with amazing client service skills - he's so smart and good at managing complex cases."

Andrew George KC undertakes significant fraud litigation as part of a wider commercial practice that also takes in financial services, media and professional negligence matters. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

"He is very quick to respond to complex issues and always on the money with his advice."

"Andrew has an incredible mind. He is a great strategist and ferocious in court."

"He is very engaging and strategic."

Andrew Scott KC is a busy silk who has appeared in some of the most significant fraud cases of recent years. He represents both claimants and defendants in disputes originating around the world.

"He is user-friendly, extremely clever and commercially astute."

"He has an ability to cut through complexities and provide a straightforward and appropriate way through an issue. He is incredibly intelligent but also a very calming force."

"He is exceptionally clever and really personable."

Harry Adamson is a well-regarded junior barrister who is regularly instructed in high-profile civil fraud cases. He is experienced in the use of injunctive relief, including freezing and Norwich Pharmacal orders.

"Harry has a phenomenal intellect but also a very good manner with solicitors and clients."

"He is extraordinarily user-friendly. Clients and judges love him because he's so charming and smart. He is very smart and very good on his feet: subtle, smart and incisive. He's a joy to watch."

"Harry has such a fantastic manner about him. He's hugely intelligent and his written work is just fabulous."

"Harry's an incredibly capable pair of hands of any team."

"Harry is remarkably clever, brilliantly easy to deal with and unflappable. His client service is amazing."

Robert Howe KC maintains an extensive practice across the fields of commerce, banking and finance, media and entertainment, sport and employment. He has appeared in many domestic and international civil fraud cases.

"Robert Howe is quick, clever and no-nonsense. He gets to the nub of a matter at the speed of light and delivers clear and concise advice."

"Robert is very approachable, responsive and user-friendly."

"Robert is very strategic and thoughtful, able to stand back and look at the facts."

Tom Mountford has a bustling practice covering litigation and arbitration in the fraud area. He regularly advises ultra high net worth individuals and international businesses.

"Tom is really likeable and disarmingly intelligent."

Daniel Burgess has a range of experience in commercial litigation and international fraud matters. His cases routinely concern obtaining worldwide freezing orders for claimants in high-value fraud proceedings.

"Daniel absorbs information incredibly quickly, and the depth of his understanding of the minutiae of the law and how to apply it in nuanced, commercial and strategically adept advice is excellent."

"Daniel is incredibly personable. He is deeply sensible and can speak with clients and solicitors on difficult matters in a straightforward way."

"Daniel is really pragmatic and clear. He is so good at the law but also at the strategy of what the court is likely to say. He's also a strong advocate, not just on paper but on his feet."

"Daniel is a pleasure to work with; he is responsive and all over the detail. He is able to grasp complicated issues and suggest clear and structured approaches forward."

Luka Krsljanin is an experienced junior in civil fraud matters, with notable expertise in conducting interim applications unled. He is comfortable representing clients in applications for freezing orders and Norwich Pharmacal orders, among others. He has also been instructed as a led junior on major, cross-border matters. He is qualified in the Cayman Islands.

"Luka is a rising star. He is super sharp and super efficient. He is very good at hearing what the client wants and has the ability to drive cases forward."

"Luka is very user-friendly and incredibly clear and methodical in his advocacy."

"Luka is a super junior barrister and a great advocate, strong in writing and very approachable."

"Luka is an extremely strong advocate, clearly a future star of the Bar. His advice is considered, technically brilliant and always maintains the commercial bigger picture in mind."

Robert Weekes KC is lauded for his technical knowledge of the law when appearing in civil fraud trials and arbitrations. He represents both claimants and defendants and has appeared in a number of cross-border cases.

"Robert is extremely client-friendly and a master strategist. He is someone you go to whenever there is a problem."

"Robert is really excellent. He is highly technical and strategically brilliant."

Victoria Windle KC has an expansive commercial practice with a particular emphasis on civil fraud and employment cases. She has wrestled with a wide variety of allegations including deceit, misrepresentation, dishonesty and breach of contract.

"Victoria is excellent. She is thorough, intelligent and brilliant on complex financial matters."

"Victoria remains very in touch with the detail, and her oral advocacy is exceptional. She has seen it all and knows how to handle it."

Andrew Trotter is regularly involved in high-value civil fraud disputes. He possesses experience dealing with complex freezing and search orders.

"Andrew Trotter is an exceptional junior. His written work and his pleadings are just unbelievably well structured and put together. He is so precise and so knowledgeable."

"Andrew's the complete package: super bright, super industrious and super personable. If I could use him on all my matters, I would."

Carmine Conte boasts an enviable civil fraud practice, regularly appearing as sole counsel in both the domestic High Court and in overseas jurisdictions. A former solicitor, Conte is highly experienced in matters involving injunctive relief and asset tracing.

"He is destined to be one of the best around in a very short space of time. He is exceptional with documents and on his feet. He has an ability to see the big picture as well as the minute details."

"Carmine handles complicated matters with ease, showing an excellent understanding of law as well as a remarkable strategic eye. He is extremely user-friendly and a pleasure to work with."

"Carmine has amazing knowledge about fraud. He operates well above his year of call and turns out unbelievable drafts. He is my perfect junior."

Timothy Lau is becoming a go-to junior in the fraud circuit for cases in the banking and financial sector. He has experience advising both claimants and defendants in allegations including unlawful means conspiracy and bribery.

"Tim is an exceptional junior. He is very bright and quick to grasp details."

"Tim is phenomenally hard-working. He is a great team player and is strategically good. He keeps the raw picture of the case firmly in mind, even when down rabbit warrens."

"Tim is fantastic all round and a pleasure to work with. He is extremely hard-working and responsive, and very thorough in his legal analysis."

Gayatri Sarathy has notable experience in multi-jurisdictional frauds, including claims brought by governmental and public bodies. She acts for claimants and defendants, and is also called to the Bar in the British Virgin Islands.

"Gayatri has great knowledge of the law and can absorb and analyse large volumes of information with ease."

"Gayatri is very approachable and strong on the authorities. She is very dedicated to whichever matter she is instructed on."

"She is a brilliant junior - very intelligent and very good strategically."