Fraud: Civil

Laura Newton is a commercial practitioner instructed in individual and multiparty international fraud actions. These arise out of various allegations including deceit and conspiracy.

"Laura is smart, reliable and down to earth. She is an asset on any team, happy to get into the trenches and all over the detail."

"Laura is really impressive and quickly gets the ear of judges."

Mark Howard KC is a stalwart of the Bar who exudes confidence when handling high-profile fraud matters, many of which have an international dimension. His clients include multinational corporations, private equity companies and government bodies.

"He is excellent at cutting through all the noise to get to the heart of the matter. He has an admirable ability to make the fiendishly complex seem very simple."

"Mark is a pre-eminent figure at the commercial Bar and a go-to for complex legal appeals."

Tim Lord KC is a barrister of considerable versatility whose civil fraud practice is bolstered by his know-how in such areas as banking and finance, energy, professional negligence and insurance. He commands recognition for his effective courtroom advocacy.

"He is very sensible, has excellent judgement and is easy to work with."

"He is someone we rely on for finely tuned expert and strategic advice."

Ben Woolgar regularly appears in commercial disputes involving allegations of fraud and conspiracy. He is well regarded for his expertise in asset disclosure orders and freezing orders.

"Ben is one of the stars of the future. He is very good at fraud and banking disputes, and has a great brain and a tremendous work ethic."

"He is intelligent, with a strong grasp of both the law and commercial considerations."

"He's a very good writer and very thoughtful."

Charlotte Tan is a skilled junior barrister who is regularly instructed in complex and high-value civil fraud litigation. She has experience handing disputes involving allegations of fraudulent trading, corruption and bribery, and is well versed in applications for interim relief, such as freezing orders. Her enviable client list includes both domestic and international clients.

"Charlotte is thoughtful and diligent, a proactive senior junior who shares and works through her own opinions with us."

"Charlotte is very hands-on, commercial and very technical."

"She has a great client manner and is a thorough advocate."

Roger Masefield KC has extensive experience handling high-value fraud disputes as part of his robust commercial litigation practice. He has acted on behalf of several sovereign states and sovereign wealth funds in complex and high-profile cases, and offers expertise in claims involving allegations of bribery and intimidation.

"He is super bright and very hard-working."

"Roger is a very clever black letter lawyer who is particularly skilled at heavy-duty legal problems."

Simon Salzedo KC brings and defends valuable claims relating to such allegations as bribery, fraudulent misrepresentation and dishonesty. He has appeared in a number of cases deriving from overseas jurisdictions.

"His input has always been measured, thoughtful and integral to the case, as well as being inherently practical."

"He is an iron fist in a silk glove, steely but smooth."

"Simon is so down to earth and kind to every member of the team, from trainees to junior associates. His advocacy style is persuasive and you get the sense that he is highly respected by the judiciary."

Fionn Pilbrow KC is an in-demand barrister with a reputation for taking tough domestic and international fraud cases to trial. He acts for both claimants and defendants.

"He has fabulous written and oral advocacy."

"Fionn is extremely bright, very pleasant to work with and a team player."

"Fionn is really good at thinking strategically and approaching the case as a whole. He is chatty and humorous in the court, and his applications are excellent."

"Fionn is a good oral advocate, very good in reply and thinking on his feet."

Michael Bools KC is a well-regarded silk who is noted for his expertise in both obtaining and defending freezing orders. He is regularly instructed in high-profile and high-value civil fraud claims.

"He is genuinely user-friendly, can absorb masses of detail and identify the key points you need to deal with."

Simon Birt KC is a well-regarded silk with considerable experience of handling high-value civil fraud claims arising from allegations of forgery, conspiracy and dishonest assistance. He is well versed in disputes involving overseas jurisdictions.

"He is a very strong technical lawyer. His advice is highly organised to the benefit of his solicitors, clients, courts and even opponents."

Alec Haydon KC is a much-heralded litigator who acts for both claimants and defendants in complicated fraud actions involving such issues as asset tracing and freezing injunctions. He has appeared in a number of substantial oligarch disputes and cases involving claims brought by banks in Europe and Asia against former shareholders.

"Alec is always straight to the point, cutting in his insight, and friendly and good with clients."

"Alec is a very good all-round advocate who is good to work with and very straight-talking. He's a formidable opponent."

Craig Morrison KC is a strong barrister with expertise in commercial litigation, banking and arbitration. He is often instructed in claims concerning allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and bribery.

"Craig is a pleasure to work with. His enormous intellect coupled with a great client manner makes him an asset to any team."

"Craig is extremely clever, thoughtful and a pleasure to work with."

"Craig is impressively phenomenal on every call, yet wears it so lightly. He is so lovely to work with and just absolutely wonderful."

Fred Wilmot-Smith is already recognised as a go-to junior for cross-border high-profile civil fraud proceedings. He is also experienced in appellate matters.

"No one can match Fred in his legal research skills. His strength is the law - his depth of understanding far outstrips other juniors."

"Fred is extremely easy to work with, very collaborative and very happy to get stuck in on stuff. His advocacy is very clear and concise."

"Fred iswhip-smart and diligent, with drafting as crisp as a morning breeze.He is clear and measured on his feet and a pleasure to work with."

"He's clearly one of the best legal minds of his generation but also very user-friendly and practical. He brings the highest possible intellect to play for his clients."

Richard Eschwege KC possesses considerable expertise in fraud claims arising in the banking and energy sectors. He is regularly instructed in disputes concerning allegations of conspiracy and fraudulent misappropriation, and has considerable experience handling cases involving overseas jurisdictions.

"Richard is extremely bright, even by commercial Bar standards, and has stepped up to silk very well."

Stephen Midwinter KC is a well-regarded silk who enjoys a busy fraud practice. He is regularly instructed in cases both in England and in the BVI, and acts for claimants as well as interested third parties.

"Stephen has good judgement and gets to the important points quickly."

"He is very pleasant and very personable but also extremely smart. His submissions are very elegant and he builds an excellent rapport with judges."

Thomas Plewman SC KC is qualified in both England and South Africa. He is a well-regarded silk who acts for both claimants and defendants in high-profile, fraught civil fraud trials.

"Thomas is an exquisite advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared and great at strategy. His real strength is his incredible service and he is a joy to work with."

"On his feet, his manner and his approach to submissions instantly buy credibility."

Tony Singla KC centres his practice on heavyweight commercial and banking litigation. He receives regular instructions in complex fraud disputes including large group actions.

"Tony's drafting is really good and it's easy to bounce ideas off him without needing to wait for instructions."

"Tony is super responsive and really positive to work with. He is a can-do, 'get stuff done' person."

Kyle has gained an impressive reputation as a go-to junior for civil fraud cases. He has been instructed on some of the biggest cases in recent years on behalf of claimants and defendants, and has experience of multi-jurisdictional commercial matters as well as multimillion-pound domestic frauds.

"Kyle is a delight to work with. He distils huge amounts of information and is very sharp, thorough and strategic."

"Kyle offers fabulous written and oral advocacy. He is on your team and with you to get it done."

Tom Pascoe has experience in the largest, most complex civil fraud cases of recent times. He has acted for claimant insurers, corporates and governmental bodies in multimillion-pound and cross-border litigation.

"Tom has a calm and considered manner and is often able to cut through information to get to the crux of the problem. His advocacy comes across as very considered."

"Tom is a great all-rounder and has a great head for numbers and figures. He can bring about effective litigation easily and makes arguments look easy."

William Hooper possesses a strong civil fraud caseload, often acting as sole counsel on matters. He is experienced advising clients in fraught multi-jurisdictional fraud proceedings.

"William is very sharp, bright and responsive."

"Will has been a pleasure to work with. His work is careful and thoughtful and he would be a real asset to any team in complex disputes."

Richard Blakeley KC handles complex multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes arising from allegations of conspiracy, corruption and misrepresentation. He is familiar with obtaining and opposing freezing injunctions.

"Richard's advocacy is absolutely outstanding, his strategic understanding and tactical ability is extremely impressive, and his written work is fantastic. He is an absolute delight to work with."

"He is extremely hard-working, always on top of the detail of a case and an accomplished advocate with a quiet but very effective approach to cross-examination."