About
Provided by Fladgate LLP
In claims where fraud is alleged our specialist lawyers advise at every stage of the process, from initial investigations to tracing proceeds. We have extensive experience in obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief (such as search and freezing orders) in the UK whilst the firm’s international capabilities mean our team can co-ordinate cross-border claims to protect a client’s position if required. A substantial proportion of our work involves entities and structures based in offshore and equivalent jurisdictions including BVI, Jersey, Switzerland, Bermuda and the Cayman Islands.
The breadth of firm wide expertise means we can provide an holistic service to deal with clients’ specific requirements including consideration of corporate governance and employment and reputational issues.
We tailor the legal remedies available to maximise the outcome of any claim whilst being mindful of its commerciality and value to our clients.
We represent a broad range of clients - individuals, companies, private banks and other organisations – and have helped them to seek legal redress or to defend themselves against claims. The team benefits from the nature of the firm’s wider client base (including over 80 family offices representing some of the wealthiest families in the UK and internationally and a number of HNW entrepreneurs). We also enjoy a steady flow of instructions from many corporates attracted by the team’s expertise and commercial offerings.
Chambers Review
Fladgate handles civil fraud and asset recovery matters for both claimants and defendants. The team has expertise in advising clients both defending and bringing large fraud claims concerning misappropriation of funds, unlawful means conspiracy, deceit and other fraudulent activity. The firm utilises its international presence to assist on cross-border injunctive relief matters.
Work Highlights
- Fladgate acted for Loudwater Trade and Finance in litigation stemming from a £122 million contract to provide sterile gowns to PPE Medpro.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are hugely responsive and provide an excellent client service. We love Fladgate for being great lawyers that understand the business world."
"They provide easy to understand advice and walk us through each step. They are always responsive no matter the day or time."
"They are hugely responsive and provide an excellent client service. We love Fladgate for being great lawyers that understand the business world."
"They provide easy to understand advice and walk us through each step. They are always responsive no matter the day or time."
Notable Practitioners
Sophia Purkis represents both claimants and defendants in international fraud disputes, as well as advising on complex asset tracing and recovery. She has notable experience in cross-border matters involving European countries as well as the UAE, India and offshore jurisdictions.
"She's someone who really cares for her clients."
"She's very thorough, very good at fighting her client's corner, but equally is good at delivering realistic advice."
"Sophia is very commercial and sensible."
Joel Seager acts for a varied client roster including high net worth individuals and financial institutions. He is a skilled fraud litigator and also represents clients in arbitration proceedings.
"He is very meticulous, on top of the detail and very careful. He is thoughtful and I have been impressed with him."
"Joel is excellent - he has a great manner with clients. I trust him implicitly."
"He's got sound judgement and is a very impressive individual."
Tom Bolam assists clients on fraud proceedings, as well as helping them to obtain and resist freezing orders and other injunctive applications.
"He's incredibly easy to work with, he's got very good judgement. He's very straightforward and very thorough."
"He is sensitive to his client's issues and leaves no stone unturned. He is technically meticulous."
"He is very user-friendly, commercially aware and works very very well with academic minds because he is so commercial and practical."