Fraud: Civil
UK Guide 2025 : UK-wide
Band 3
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Fieldfisher advises clients on high-value commercial fraud proceedings and investigations in the UK and internationally, often in parallel with criminal prosecutions. The firm obtains urgent interlocutory relief, including freezing, search and passport orders, as well as helping clients to discharge such orders. The team has notable expertise in directors' duties matters, and regularly acts for liquidators in relation to fraud claims against former directors. It can also offer specialist knowledge relating to cryptocurrency fraud.
Work Highlights
- Fieldfisher defended Mikhail Rabinovich and two related companiesin a fraud and conspiracy claim worth USD14 billion brought by the imprisoned Russian oligarch Ziyavudin Magomedov.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Fieldfisher has an exceptionally helpful team that provides you with clear guidance."
"They have a flexible, client-oriented approach."
"They are responsive, genuinely commercially-minded and have a depth of skill across the team from trainees to partners."
"Fieldfisher has an exceptionally helpful team that provides you with clear guidance."
"They have a flexible, client-oriented approach."
"They are responsive, genuinely commercially-minded and have a depth of skill across the team from trainees to partners."
Notable Practitioners
Tony Lewis possesses vast experience in handling investigations and litigation arising out of alleged fraudulent activity. He is adept at handling cross-border matters, including issuing and defending injunctive relief applications across multiple jurisdictions.
"Tony is a superb lawyer who runs a fantastic team and is a true trusted partner."
"He's an excellent strategic planner."
"Tony is an excellent communicator and a trusted advisor, whose calm opinion is highly valued."
Andrew Lafferty acts for defendants in high-value, multi-jurisdictional fraud disputes. He has experience handling claims involving substantial freezing orders.
"I'd recommend him as a careful, thoughtful, leading partner on commercial litigation."
"He's very good at challenging certain decisions. I'd recommend him as a careful, thoughtful, leading partner on commercial litigation."
Daniel Hayward has particular expertise in fraud claims arising out of insolvency proceedings and also assists clients with high-value asset recovery measures.
"He is calm, tough and measured."
"He was super helpful and very experienced."
Nathan Capone has expertise in handling litigation, investigations and asset tracing in relation to multi-jurisdictional fraud matters, including cryptocurrency cases. He acts for companies as well as private individuals in cases of significant value.
"He is professional, experienced, client-orientated and solution-focused."
"He is really impressive."
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