Fraud: Civil

James Willan KC is a go-to barrister who has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. His cases concern incidents that have taken place both in the UK and in overseas jurisdictions.

"James Willan KC is one of the most intelligent humans you'll meet. He is very approachable, lovely to deal with and can think outside the box. I couldn't recommend highly enough."

"He is extraordinary."

Joe Smouha KC is a skilled commercial silk who champions clients' interests in domestic and international courtroom trials and arbitrations. He acts for a broad range of both claimants and defendants in significant fraud matters that often have international elements.

"Joe lives up to the hype. He has one of the sharpest and fastest brains and the ear of the court. He can see all the legal and tactical aspects of a case and present them in the best way."

"Joe is top-notch in big, complex trials. He has a very good feel for the judge and pitches things just right. He is incredibly smooth otherwise and his cross-examination is very good indeed."

"Joe is a forceful, tactical and elegant advocate. He is quick and surgical. He has a mind like a steel trap and exudes a very understated gravitas in the court. Smooth and elegant, judges respect him."

Nathan Pillow KC is a personable advocate who is seen acting in heavyweight fraud trials and tribunals. He acts for both claimants and defendants and is adept at handling cross-border cases that potentially raise conflicts of laws. Many of his instructions derive from the financial services sector.

"Nathan is an excellent advocate and very good to deal with."

"Nathan is an infuriating opponent, and that's the highest praise. He's a real star."

"He's truly excellent and a very good advocate."

Paul McGrath KC is a prominent figure renowned for his knowledge of fraud legislation and for having authored a much-read book on the subject. He takes part in high-value disputes, both in the UK and in offshore jurisdictions such as the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands and the Isle of Man. He is experienced in the use of injunctive relief such as freezing and search orders.

"Paul is a barrister of great intellect and vision, especially when it comes to the legal complexities offered up in highly sophisticated civil fraud cases."

"He is a fearless thinker, analyst and strategist, as well as a master of highly detailed and complex facts, and this is an area which requires all of these in abundance."

"He's utterly brilliant strategically and a very nice bloke. He's a go-to to work out a tricksy jurisdiction because he's so good on the complexities of cross-border and jurisdictional issues."

Paul Stanley KC is recognised for his ability to prosecute and defend significant fraud actions. He has a thorough understanding of the process by which freezing injunctions are obtained.

"He is incredibly incisive and has an amazing ability to read the court. He understands how judges think and is methodical, reasonable and reliable."

"Paul is an excellent advocate, no matter how difficult the case. He has an excellent knack for seeing where the court is going and then making sure it goes the way the client wants."

Tom Ford is a junior barrister with experience appearing in high-value fraud disputes involving allegations of conspiracy, misrepresentation and breach of fiduciary duty. He offers expertise in both obtaining and discharging freezing injunctions.

"Tom is extremely user-friendly, very bright and an extremely good drafter. He throws himself into the case and nothing fazes him."

"He is clever, incredibly diligent and good-humoured."

Christopher Lloyd is a well-regarded junior with a noted expertise in high-value fraud disputes. He has experience representing both claimants and defendants, and assists his clients with asset recovery as well as obtaining and resisting freezing orders.

"Christopher is intelligent and a practical thinker. He gives good, clear advice and is a real asset."

"Christopher is so quick, very experienced and very incisive."

"Christopher has grown into a very good all-rounder. His knowledge of the case is encyclopedic - he knows all the documents and has been all over the issues."

Anna Dilnot KC is a former solicitor who has had involvement in a number of significant fraud cases. She has dealt with various allegations including conspiracy and bribery. Many of her instructions originate in Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

"Anna is an exceptional barrister. She is straight-talking and direct. Her analysis of complex legal problems and pragmatic approach to issues arising is invaluable."

"She is incredibly robust and has incredibly sharp insight."

"She's very effective on her feet and she builds a very good rapport with the judge."

David Davies KC is an experienced practitioner who centres his commercial practice on fraud and has contested many significant cases. Many of the instructions he accepts relate to CIS countries.

"He is really great at handling last-minute issues. He is calm and considered in his advice to clients and has a really good style of advocacy. He is clear, concise and persuasive."

"He is very good at selecting the best points and making them succinctly and in a way that gives the judge what they want to hear."

Louise Hutton KC is sought after for her advice and advocacy in major pieces of fraud litigation incorporating the full spectrum of allegations. Many of her cases are banking-related.

"Louise is a phenomenal silk. She is such a bright, able and hard-working character, and incredibly knowledgeable and articulate."

"Louise is a real team player and a good advocate, technically very strong, with a huge work ethic."

Richard Millett KC is a skilled commercial barrister who is at ease acting in fraud-related litigation and arbitration proceedings. He has impressive international expertise and often appears in cases emanating from Russia, the CIS and the Caribbean.

"Richard is responsive and an extremely strong advocate. He is a very agile practitioner."

"Richard has a beautiful rhetorical style and is brilliant at dealing with tricky questions from the Bench."

Tim Akkouh KC is an excellent commercial advocate who is routinely instructed in high-stakes civil fraud proceedings. He is adept at dealing with interim relief and committal orders, and since taking silk he has been instructed on some of the highest-profile matters of the day.

"Tim is incredibly clever but also very commercial. He is into the details and strategy and always encouraging."

"He is superhuman in his ability to get things done, and his intelligence stands out."

Richard Hoyle is noted for his civil fraud practice, bolstered by his wider experience of commercial litigation and arbitration. His clients include household-name corporates as well as governmental bodies and he has been instructed on international cases. Hoyle has experience of trial advocacy within a civil fraud setting.

"Richard is really good - a very bright junior indeed who is very pleasant to work with as well."

Ruth den Besten KC is an accomplished barrister who focuses on sizeable commercial fraud litigation. Her cases pertain to the full swathe of allegations including breach of trust, misrepresentation and misappropriation of assets.

"Ruth is a fantastic lawyer with an easy and reassuring manner. She tells it how it is and is at ease making big judgement calls. Her advice is exceptionally commercial."

James Sheehan KC has participated in a number of landmark fraud cases and is particularly knowledgeable about freezing orders. He acts for both claimants and defendants. He offers expertise in matters involving allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and misappropriation.

"James is incredibly bright, very creative and flexible for difficult cases where you need to craft impressive and persuasive arguments. He is good in front of clients, very charming and reassuring."

"James is very user-friendly, very commercial and has a lovely light touch in his advocacy."