Fraud: Civil

Bankim Thanki KC runs a busy practice that includes regular instructions in civil fraud arbitrations and litigation. He also serves as head of chambers. His cases span various jurisdictions and relate to such allegations as bribery and duress.

"Bankim is a very good cross-examiner, and all courts have respect for him. He has a track record for almost singular success."

"He is a really impressive advocate. He has a brilliant courtroom manner that judges warm to and he's a brilliant pick for clients."

Stuart Ritchie KC is a broad commercial barrister who takes on high-level fraud work covering all manner of issues including trusts, dishonest assistance and breach of duty. He handles arbitration proceedings as well as litigation.

"He is a class act in court. I rate him very highly."

"His advocacy is fantastic."

Jeffrey Chapman KC is a standout silk with a broad commercial and banking practice who appears on behalf of claimants and defendants in fraud-related claims. He has dealt with a wide variety of allegations including conspiracy, dishonesty and misrepresentation.

"Jeffrey is consistently excellent. He is a great tactician and brilliant on his feet."

Patrick Goodall KC has scored wins in numerous high-profile fraud claims. Many of his instructions originate in Europe and Asia.

"Logical, persuasive and commercial, Patrick is someone you want leading your counsel team. On and off his feet, he is an outstanding KC."

"He achieves excellent results through precise and rigorous cross-examination, complete mastery of the relevant material and superb handling of questions from the Bench."

"Patrick is great - smart and thorough. He analyses things before he gives a view and is smooth on his feet too."

Ben Valentin KC is a talented silk who has amassed extensive experience handling complex cases of alleged fraud. His broad commercial practice also touches on a number of other areas including insolvency and professional negligence.

"He is ridiculously user-friendly and an absolutely fabulous advocate. He is calm, measured, considered and strategically astute."

"Ben has a real combination of absolutely outstanding advocacy, obviously sharp intellect, and the ability to roll his sleeves up and be a real team player."

"Ben has excellent drafting skills and reads the room very well. He is very user-friendly and tailors how he works to the case and client."

"He is an absolutely fabulous advocate: calm, considered and strategically astute with a fabulous legal mind."

Laura John KC is an esteemed silk who has a solid grasp of banking-related fraud. She is familiar with the various allegations that arise in such cases including rate rigging, fraudulent misrepresentation and conspiracy.

"She is an incredibly effective advocate who is very smart and savvy at adapting to who she's in front of and against."

"Laura is good at managing complex cases. She is an excellent advocate and a really smart cross-examiner."

"She is a phenomenal advocate - very confident and compelling. She is also really across all the material."

"Laura is so thorough and completely on top of the material. She's really commercial and gets to the heart of what needs to be done."

Rosalind Phelps KC is an exemplary commercial and banking barrister who often acts in complex fraud disputes. She has experience dealing with numerous allegations including dishonest assistance, misrepresentation and conspiracy. She has notable expertise in matters arising in the banking sector.

"Rosalind is completely approachable and really available for last-minute issues."

"Rosalind is experienced, intellectual and very creative. She is very good with solicitors and at developing strategy as well as reading the court and the judges."

"She gets straight to the point and is very assiduous in her preparation, properly engaging with the issues well ahead of the time and thinking about curveballs. She has a razor-sharp intellect."

"She is completely approachable and really available for last-minute issues. She gives very thoughtful and clear advice, and is clearly all over the law."

Stephen Rubin KC is an exceptional commercial advocate instructed in multimillion-pound fraud litigation and arbitrations concerning various allegations including conspiracy and corruption. His work often has an international aspect, involving jurisdictions in places such as Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

"The way he navigates quite complex issues and strategic points with great clarity is very impressive."

Tamara Oppenheimer KC is a well-regarded barrister with a growing reputation in commercial fraud matters. She has experience handling cases involving allegations of misrepresentation and conspiracy, and is frequently instructed in matters with a corporate crime element.

"She gets really gets stuck in and is incredibly pragmatic and sensible."

Timothy Howe KC is an experienced silk with a global practice who is routinely engaged to act in multimillion-pound fraud disputes. Many of his cases since the financial crisis have concerned banking fraud. He is notable for acting on matters involving alleged Euribor manipulation as well as alleged tax and securities fraud.

"He combines an extraordinary grasp of the detail of a heavy commercial matter with an impressive degree of energy and persuasiveness when it comes to presenting the case in court."

"Tim is extremely knowledgeable and a safe pair of hands. He is confident and gets things right without any drama."

Leonora Sagan has experience across both criminal and civil law, bringing that expertise to fraud cases. She has a broad fraud practice across a range of contexts including banking and professional misconduct. She takes instructions from corporate and individual clients, whether as claimants or defendants.

"Leonora wears her intelligence lightly and is very persuasive, very thorough and clever."

"Leonora is brilliant in writing and has been doing some very good advocacy at hearings."

Richard Handyside KC brings his expertise in banking and financial services to bear in banking fraud cases. Many of his matters have international elements and he frequently acts on behalf of financial providers.

"Richard is the whole package, with a laser focus on advocacy and very impressive in the courtroom but he also has the client management skills."

Samuel Ritchie has over a decade of experience in civil fraud cases, acting in large international cases. He is comfortable acting for claimants and defendants in a range of contexts, including misappropriation of trust funds and investment frauds.

"Samuel is very straightforward and has very silky advocacy. He is completely clear on his feet and on paper, and just utterly persuasive."

"Sam is a very tactical thinker and a great member of the team to have when brainstorming creative solutions. He provides clear advice and has good instincts."

"It is a pleasure to work with him. He comes up with interesting strategic options to get the client the best outcome and is a good collaborator."

Simon Atrill KC has deployed his talents in several major multimillion-pound fraud trials. Much of his work is international in nature and he has notable expertise in Russian cases. He is sought out by both claimants and defendants.

"He is a very measured advocate, excellent on his feet and also easy to deal with."

"Simon has first-class analytical skills and is extremely knowledgeable."

"He is incredibly hard-working and very clever."

Daniel Edmonds is a strong junior with a background in economics that he brings to bear in large financial fraud cases. He is comfortable acting in multi-jurisdictional cases and has experience leading advocacy in court. He takes instructions on behalf of claimants as well as defendants.

"Daniel is one of the most user-friendly and personable juniors at the Bar and is willing to roll up his sleeves and get involved in all aspects of a case."

"He is very strong and clear in his presentation and is very accessible."

Nick Daly has experience as sole counsel on civil fraud cases, as well as being led on very large, cross-border matters. He has represented corporate clients in pensions and consumer frauds, and is often instructed on behalf of claimant financial institutions.

"Nick is very responsive and produces excellent written work and analysis."

Ian Bergson's civil fraud practice benefits from his experience acting in international fraud claims as a solicitor at a leading firm. Since joining the Bar, he has been instructed on some of the biggest cases, including before the Supreme Court.

"Ian is super diligent and very smart. His experience as a solicitor makes him easy to deal with, and his research is excellent. He has an unbelievable work ethic and gets on top of everything."

"Ian Bergson is very impressive, hugely diligent and helpful."

Samuel Rabinowitz has a growing reputation as a strong junior in large, long-running civil fraud cases in the Commercial Court. He has experience on multi-jurisdictional cases and has acted as sole counsel before the High Court.

"Sam is excellent. He is the engine room of the case - calm under pressure, reliable and solicitors love him."

James Duffy KC has plentiful experience acting on multi-jurisdictional frauds arising from contexts including Libor manipulation and securities fraud. Prior to taking silk, he developed expertise handling interlocutory applications, including for freezing orders.

"James has a masterful ability to handle complex matters and is extremely user-friendly and fantastic with the client."

"James is a great advocate with great judgement. He's very measured and doesn't get too engaged in difficult tactics, always staying calm. His broad practice is very helpful in far-reaching disputes."

"James is a courteous but effective opponent who commands the respect of the judge and is always completely on top of his case."