Fraud: Civil

Paul Lowenstein KC is a dedicated commercial advocate who has taken to trial many cases containing allegations of civil fraud. He is proficient in a range of fraud-related issues including injunctive relief and enforcement proceedings. He is experienced in the handling of matters arising in the banking and finance sector.

"He is very detail-oriented and leaves no stone unturned."

"Paul is a really detail-oriented silk who is a team player and an amiable advocate."

"Paul is excellent, a street fighter with real tactical nous. He is very effective and knows practically what will work."

Philip Edey KC manages a busy commercial practice alongside his duties as co-head of chambers. He is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

"Philip is a fantastic advocate. He is passionate and persuasive, and his court handling skills are superb. He's a great leader."

"He has that mix of user-friendliness while being sufficiently able to keep his distance and see the strategy."

"Philip has a fantastic courtroom manner. He's analytical and calm and he always commands the ear of the court. His client manner is spectacular too."

Duncan Matthews KC is an ideal counsel for international fraud disputes and has extensive experience handling matters both at home and in offshore jurisdictions such as the BVI and Nevis. He has significant expertise relating to injunctive relief.

"Duncan is such a good strategist. He is very good at shaping the case in the way that benefits the client."

"He is terrific on his feet and a broad, deep strategic thinker."

"Duncan is very good, especially as an advocate, and he is great to bring in on strategy as well. He keeps a big-picture overview."

"Duncan has the most Shakespearean voice you will ever hear in court. He is fantastically hard-working and a brilliant advocate. In cross-examination, he goes for the jugular from the start."

Stephen Atherton KC is experienced in handling cases with an intersection between fraud and insolvency law. He has impressive international credentials and receives instructions from across the globe including the Caribbean and the Far East.

"Stephen gets right into the detail of cases and gives first-class pragmatic advice."

Andrew Fulton KC is a gifted silk handling significant banking and finance, energy and commercial fraud litigation. Many of his instructions have an international aspect.

"Andrew is confident, details-oriented and an aggressive advocate who can get to the truth of difficult and complicated financial frauds."

Blair Leahy KC is known for her offshore fraud practice, focusing on multiparty, multi-jurisdictional matters. She has experience handling cases with links to Hong Kong, Russia and the British Virgin Islands, among others, and acts for claimants as well as defendants.

"Blair is lethal in the courtroom. She is very charming, which disguises a real ferocity."

"Blair has a wealth of knowledge of cross-border fraud, particularly in offshore jurisdictions."

Philip Riches KC manages a busy commercial practice and is recognised for his provision of expert advice and advocacy in civil fraud disputes. He has dealt with a raft of allegations in the course of his work including bribery, conspiracy and dishonesty. He is experienced in both litigation and arbitration proceedings.

"Philip is excellent both in court and on arbitration matters. He is unflappable."

"Philip is a brilliant advocate who argues well and takes the right points. He is good with clients too, and a go-to for arbitration."

"Philip is very good at being interface between the counsel team and the clients and is able to be concise, commercial and clear. He sets everything out precisely and clearly."

Sam Goodman is a well-regarded junior at the fraud Bar. He routinely advises on various interim applications including worldwide freezing orders and Norwich Pharmacal relief. He has notable expertise in cyber fraud.

"Sam is practical and smart."

Tony Beswetherick KC manages a wide-ranging commercial caseload covering various areas including civil fraud, banking and finance, insolvency and company law. Many of his cases have an international aspect. He offers notable experience in cases of alleged conspiracy and fraudulent misrepresentation.

"Tony is very good in front of clients. He can switch between the legal jargon world and the commercial, layman's terms solution. He's very good on paper and a good tactician."

Andrew Dinsmore has experience acting both led and unled in his civil fraud practice. He often acts for claimants in high-value cases in the Commercial Court.

"Andrew is an excellent drafter and a good legal researcher. He is very bright, very targeted in his advice and has good control over the matter."

"Andrew is a forceful and tenacious advocate. He's hard-working and produces good results."

Belinda McRae has a broad commercial practice with additional expertise in international law and cross-border disputes. She is regularly called upon to advise clients on claims involving bribery, secret commissions and unlawful means conspiracy.

"Belinda is great to work with - she is professional yet personable, and her work product is always to the highest standard."

"Belinda is the queen of a skeleton argument. There's something about it that gets past 'being good at writing'. She gets straight to the point and is very commercial and so smart, it's unbelievable."