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Maitland Chambers has "notable depth of expertise within civil fraud, with barristers who have specialised knowledge and skills honed through years of practice and dedication." Members are adept at representing their clients through all stages of a claim, from the obtaining and opposing of freezing orders through to asset tracing and recovery proceedings. The set is regularly called upon to handle both domestic and international matters, and offers expertise in disputes arising in jurisdictions in Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Asia. The set has recently acted on behalf of the former prime minister of Georgia in an appeal in Bermuda concerning a USD600 million judgment arising from fraudulent activity by a Credit Suisse employee.
Strengths
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"Senior clerk John Wiggs is intuitive and pragmatic."
"Danny Wilkinson is very good. The set also has nice junior clerks like Ryan Elliott, and the admiral, John Wiggs, is your Rolls-Royce senior clerk."
"The clerks maintain clear and open lines of communication, keeping us informed of developments and ensuring we receive timely updates. Their proactive communication helps foster trust and confidence."
"The clerking is very good and very efficient. Everybody there is fantastic."
"Senior clerk John Wiggs is intuitive and pragmatic."
"Danny Wilkinson is very good. The set also has nice junior clerks like Ryan Elliott, and the admiral, John Wiggs, is your Rolls-Royce senior clerk."
"The clerks maintain clear and open lines of communication, keeping us informed of developments and ensuring we receive timely updates. Their proactive communication helps foster trust and confidence."
"The clerking is very good and very efficient. Everybody there is fantastic."
Notable Practitioners
David Mumford KC appears in substantial pieces of civil fraud litigation arising out of such issues as dishonest assistance and the misappropriation of assets. He is skilled at employing legal tools such as search, seizure and disclosure orders.
"He is generally accessible, very through and goes into points well."
"He is incredibly analytical and has encyclopedic knowledge of both fraud and procedure."
Benjamin John is an accomplished senior junior who is frequently instructed in large-value fraud proceedings involving various allegations including corruption, dishonesty and bribery. He has dealt with cases pertaining to numerous regions of the world including Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.
"Benjamin has always been incredibly adaptable and user-friendly. He has a mega-brain but doesn't let that get in way of commerciality."
"He is extremely clever and has an encyclopedic knowledge in this practice area."
Caley Wright's practice focuses on commercial litigation and arbitration. He is regularly instructed in fraud matters involving such allegations as misrepresentation, dishonest assistance and breach of fiduciary duty.
"Caley is consistently excellent. He has a calm and moderate manner that is measured and sophisticated. He offers a 24-hour service."
"Caley is knowledgeable and responsive."
"Caley is an excellent senior junior who is very user-friendly and particularly good with clients."
"Caley's ability to get into the detail of case at short notice is truly phenomenal."
"Caley is a great team player who works exceptionally hard and has a really good touch and feel as far as clients are concerned."
Watson Pringle is experienced in the handling of complex civil fraud disputes involving allegations of breach of trust, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of confidence. He is regularly instructed in multi-jurisdictional disputes and has recognised expertise in conflict of laws matters.
"Watson is all over the detail and very pragmatic, and his judgement is spot on. He is one of those barristers that just gets it, who understands the procedure and when to make the points."
"Watson is an excellent advocate who works well on his own and as part of a team. He is good at predicting how an argument will play out. He has a very nice style, effective without being overbearing."
"He is very accessible, and his advice is very clear and thought through."
Richard Morgan KC applies an expert understanding of the law to fraud disputes, particularly when it comes to freezing, tracing and recovering assets. He is deeply familiar with jurisdictional issues, having acted in a number of cross-border cases.
"Richard will cut through everything and is able to manage extreme complexity very quickly. He will have turned every page before any hearing."
"Richard is highly persuasive in court and has fierce intellect."
"He is brilliant. He's really nice to work with, very user-friendly and a great advocate who has lots of experience in matters involving different jurisdictions or injunctions."