Fraud: Civil
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Jones Day handles challenging fraud-related matters on behalf of both claimants and defendants and possesses significant international expertise, which facilitates the pursuit of assets across multiple jurisdictions. The team is highly skilled at obtaining and defending injunctive relief, and has notable strength in disputes with complex offshore considerations. Furthermore, the firm is frequently instructed by institutional investors, including funds and private equity houses, and regularly handles fraud claims arising out of insolvency proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Jones Day represented the Commercial Bank of Dubai on a multijurisdictional fraud claim to secure recoveries against debt owed to it by various corporate entities owned by businessmen in Sharjah, UAE.
Strengths
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"They consistently show an ability to manage complex matters. They provide attention to detail, responsiveness and strategic thinking under pressure."
"Jones Day has a highly competent and committed team. They have the interest of their client at heart."
"They are excellent at what they do with strong partner-led teams supported by strong, very capable associates."
"They consistently show an ability to manage complex matters. They provide attention to detail, responsiveness and strategic thinking under pressure."
"Jones Day has a highly competent and committed team. They have the interest of their client at heart."
"They are excellent at what they do with strong partner-led teams supported by strong, very capable associates."
Notable Practitioners
Sion Richards acts on behalf of both claimants and defendants in high-value, multi-jurisdictional fraud litigation and investigations. He has notable expertise in cross-border asset recovery and often advises on cases with complex insolvency aspects.
"Sion is incredibly impressive both for his legal acumen and detail-oriented mind. The ability he has to understand the details of a case and tie them into the legal analysis is extremely impressive."
"Sion is a superstar in the industry."
"Sion has loads of charm; he's very clever and hard-working."
Barnaby Stueck has considerable knowledge of handling large-scale fraud proceedings and asset tracing, with particular strength in matters concerning offshore jurisdictions.
"He's always engaged in the detail and is very calm. He's excellent at keeping the client on side whilst also understanding the intricacies of the claim."
"He has impeccable judgement and exercises it very quickly and effectively."
"Barnaby is a very good and sharp lawyer. He is incredibly hard-working and good at managing the matter with a strong strategic overview."
Annabel Treadgold has notable expertise in cross-jurisdictional fraud proceedings and asset recovery. She regularly advises clients during litigation and arbitrations as well as helping them to obtain freezing orders and other injunctive relief.
"Annabel has an incredible armoury of experience and knowledge in relation to fighting fraud cases and so is able to respond very quickly and creatively to all sorts of scenarios, however unexpected."
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