Howard Kennedy LLP is notable for its advice on fraud prevention, investigations, asset tracing and recovery, as well as the consequences of fraud; the practice is chaired by commercial dispute resolution lead Dominic Offord.

Level is a stellar choice for companies operating in the sports, media, and entertainment sectors, and its recent attention to the civil fraud area continues to bear fruit. Alastair Shaw leads the team.

Congruent to its substantial international network, Baker McKenzie fields an offering in civil fraud matters that has global reach. The practice stands out for its work assisting governments, sovereign wealth funds, and international corporations with tracing, freezing, and recovering misappropriated assets. A number of practitioners from across its business crime unit and wider dispute resolution team are key contacts for civil fraud. Charles Thomson is particularly knowledgeable in the interaction between criminal and civil law processes, and Hugh Lyons is a renowned figure in commercial and financial disputes. Henry Garfield is a name to note for multi-jurisdictional fraud, bribery, corruption, and whistleblowing investigations, while Marc Florent frequently acts for clients in financial, commercial, and industrial sectors in multi-party disputes. At a more junior level, Ben Ko is also active in civil fraud work.

With a consistent presence in the top civil fraud cases, CMS excels in financial services and energy sector-related cases, cyber fraud, and investigations work. It is also regularly involved in major non-sector specific international fraud cases. Work in the Middle East has been a recent trend within the firm, with Andrew Taplin acting on a number of cases for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, alongside the firm’s Dubai office. Practice head Bernard O’Sullivan frequently acts for both claimants and defendants in multi-jurisdictional disputes. Gambling and gaming sector fraud is a notable strength of Tamsin Blow's practice, while Luke Pardey continues to lead on an array of top matters, drawing new clients to the practice year on year. Nadia Latti is forging an excellent practice and was elevated to the partnership in May 2024, and Anita de Villiers has significant experience in fraud proceedings, both in the UK and in Australia.

The civil fraud team at DLA Piper is particularly renowned for complex cases in the financial services, energy, funds, private wealth, and media, sports, and entertainment sectors. Its clients therein are household name multinationals and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, and the firm’s global network facilitates efficient service in multi-jurisdictional matters. Cases in which the fraud has a connection to an emerging market are a particular strength of the practice. James Carter is the lead contact at the London office and as the firm’s head of energy and natural resources in the UK, he is a go-to for fraud arising in those sectors. Jamie Curle is well-versed in cross-border cases and class actions, and Charles Allin has particular experience in fraud and asset recovery work. Jeremy Sher is an expert in international disputes, and Nadya Rouben has a focus on civil fraud across the Middle East, Africa, Russia, and offshore jurisdictions.

Enyo Law LLP fields numerous specialists in civil fraud disputes and remains one of the leading destinations for major international and domestic clients seeking counsel on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters. The practice has been heavily involved in the increasing number of crypto-fraud cases in the market, and its scope of work across civil fraud makes it a frequent choice for counsel when conflicts of interest arise. Edward Allen leads the group and is a regular lead lawyer for sovereign states, state institutions, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. Andy McGregor has a track record in major fraud cases, as has Nick Jones, an expert in multi-jurisdictional mandates. Jonathan Pagan maintains a high-profile caseload, covering all elements of fraud, bribery and corruption, while Eastern Europe and Eurasia-related matters are a strength for Konrad Rodgers. The practice has been further bolstered by the addition of Brandon O’Neil from A&O Shearman in June 2025.

As part of a comprehensive offering across dispute resolution, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP maintains an exemplary offering for civil fraud cases that regularly handles some of the market’s most complex investigations, legal actions, and cross-border matters. Jeremy Garson leads the practice and his workload includes large-scale international litigation and arbitration. From financial services and commodities, to telecoms and technology, he is well-versed in assisting clients from a variety of sectors. Natasha Johnson's fraud practice covers fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit, alleged financial misstatements, financial and consumer mis-selling, and director misfeasance. Chris Bushell is another active partner in this area, while at the more junior level, William Turner continues to act on significant asset tracing and fraud cases.

Jones Day puts a considerable share of its dispute resolution resources towards complex fraud, asset recovery, investigations, and enforcement matters. The obtainment and enforcement of freezing orders, search orders, and disclosure orders are a strength of the team, both for domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters. Sion Richards heads the global practice and leads teams of counsel in investigations and civil litigation, particularly major fraud, asset tracing, and corruption investigations. Barnaby Stueck is a further key figure in this area and chairs the firm’s offshore disputes team, while Annabel Treadgold focuses on cross-border commercial litigation and arbitration with an emphasis on civil fraud and asset recovery matters, often involving injunctive relief. James Fidler shares his time between the London and Singapore offices and has a civil fraud focus, and Daniel Travers is another experienced name in fraud disputes and investigations. January 2025 partner appointment Karl Moussalli further illustrates the practice’s strength in depth, and at more junior levels, Ben Morris and Matt Morrow are among those frequently involved.

Mishcon de Reya LLP's sizeable team of lawyers well-versed in civil fraud claims is an exceptional choice for freezing orders and it continues to take on a substantial share of the market’s leading cases in this area. It handles cases with implications in jurisdictions across the world, including major cases before the Supreme Court and the Commercial Court. Three lawyers coordinate the work in this area: Rob Wynn Jones heads the fraud group, and his deputy is Oli Gepfert, while Hugo Plowman chairs the firm’s dispute resolution practice. Additional key names to note include Kasra Nouroozi, a seasoned authority in the civil fraud space, fellow veteran Gary Miller, Naomi Simpson, who focuses on complicated fraud and asset tracing work, and Oliver Felton, one of the standout contacts for individual clients.

The considerable international reach of the civil fraud team at PCB Byrne is a boon to its client base of major corporates and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. It has a recent slate of high-profile cases and the team regularly represents clients in the Supreme Court, the Commercial Court, and the Court of Appeal. Leading name in fraud investigation and asset recovery Anthony Riem heads the practice, with Trevor Mascarenhas being another specialist in civil fraud claims, well-versed in precedent-setting cases. Olga Bischof‘s broad practice includes particular experience in offshore jurisdictions, and Ben Davies focuses on high-value fraud litigation. Catherine Eason‘s practice continues to develop, and the team was bolstered by the respective additions in February and March 2025 of Simon Colledge from gunnercooke LLP and Matthew Wescott from JMW Solicitors LLP. Elizabeth Seborg  left the firm in May 2025.

As part of a highly regarded disputes group, the civil fraud offering at Peters & Peters Solicitors LLP is well-known for its representation of governments, multinational corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals in complex, international, and multi-faceted cases. Practice head Jonathan Tickner leads some of the market’s most prominent cases, and former department head Keith Oliver remains a key advisor in his new role as head of the firm's international group. Sarah Gabriel's three decades of experience in the area is a further boon to clients, and both Jason Woodland and Emma Ruane are civil and commercial litigators frequently engaged in fraud cases. Paul Johnson is another standout contact of the practice.

Pinsent Masons LLP's team is a regular fixture in the upper echelons of the civil fraud market, assisting with multi-party civil fraud claims that often feature cross-border aspects. Its comprehensive offering has strengths in CIS disputes, cyber fraud, and contentious insolvency-related fraud, and the firm’s multi-practice expertise means clients benefit from a one-stop-shop that encompasses forensic accountancy, global investigations, and white-collar crime issues. Practice head Alan Sheeley calls on vast experience advising domestic and foreign banks, corporates, insolvency practitioners, and government bodies on litigation and asset recovery associated with frauds. Stuart McNeill is another veteran of notable and novel matters, while May 2025 partner appointment Jennifer Craven is a litigator with standout expertise in cyber and crypto fraud cases. At more junior levels, Michael Reading, Bill Geiringer, and Kate Henry are names to note.

Simmons & Simmons covers all bases in civil fraud matters, regularly assisting both major corporations and high-net-worth individuals, with strong capabilities to act on both the claimant and defendant sides. Underpinned by expertise in complex financial fraud, cross-border asset tracing, and international enforcement of judgments, the practice also works closely with the firm’s experts in related areas of competition, market abuse, and bribery, forming large teams of counsel for work in multiple jurisdictions. Two lawyers head the department: Ed Crosse, whose practice covers financial disputes, civil fraud, and regulatory matters, and Patrick Boylan, who heads the firm’s UK litigation team and has specialisms in interim-relief, tracing remedies, and the intersection of civil and criminal law. Adam Brown has a strong base of banking, private equity, and hedge fund clients for fraud matters, and Kirsten Kitt is the name to note for cases arising from insolvency. Chloe Morris stands out from the pool of lawyers below partner level.

Stephenson Harwood's commended civil fraud offering is a strong choice for high-value, politically sensitive, and bet-the-company fraud disputes. A particular hallmark of the group is its regular crop of mandates from emerging markets, though the practice’s scope is truly international. At the helm of the group, Ros Prince is one of the renowned veterans of the London civil fraud litigation scene. She has acted in some of the largest cross-border fraud cases, and maintains a client base that instruct her on major mandates. Global fraud and asset recovery specialist Priya Grigoriadis continues to build a significant practice, and both Tom Spackman and Paulina Corbetis-Baynham are further key figures.

The civil fraud offering at Brown Rudnick LLP is particularly distinguished for cases involving actions of individuals, and the bulk of the team’s workload features cases with major international elements. Asset tracing and recovery, domestic and international search orders, and representation of investors where fraud has resulted in share price losses are further strengths. Leadership of the group is split between Jane Colston, a well-respected litigator in fraud cases and investigations, and Neill Shrimpton, whose notable cases include matters concerning estates of billionaires from the former Soviet Union. Clients can rely on Robin Pickworth‘s international fraud experience, and Jessica Lee is a disputes lawyer with civil fraud expertise. Both Tom McDonnell and Katy-Jade Church are associates of note.

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s ‘engaged’ and ‘dynamic’ civil fraud team is going from strength to strength and works closely with its other stellar litigators to offer clients a comprehensive service in multifaceted and high-value cases. While it has excellent capabilities across the range of sectors, the team’s counsel to African government clients is a standout niche. Leadership of the practice is divided between Segun Osuntokun, who has over thirty years of expertise litigating across the banking, financial services, and energy sectors, and Rachel Ziegler, who has extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of interim applications. Andrew Tuson is the name to note for representing regulated companies in pursuing claims relating to investment frauds, while Georgia Henderson-Cleland is the key contact for crypto fraud work.

Charles Russell Speechlys LLP's ‘collaborative, collegiate and highly professional’ team for civil fraud matters regularly acts in large-scale civil fraud claims and related asset recovery actions. It also carries out investigations and has extensive experience in obtaining and resisting emergency relief in relation to cross-border fraud cases. Practice head Stewart Hey is hailed for his leadership and has a track record in complex and high-value fraud disputes and investigations that span multiple jurisdictions. Charlotte Pender has strength in banking and finance fraud matters, and both Rhys Novak and James Hyne are additional experienced partners of note. Caroline Greenwell has recent experience in high-profile corruption trials, and Abigail Rushton stands out from a deep pool of associates.

Farrer & Co's fraud and asset recovery team is well-versed in high-value international civil fraud matters and its recent slate of work includes major cases in the healthcare and financial services sectors. At the helm of the practice, Jolyon Connell has built a strong reputation in civil fraud matters, particularly in leading counsel to finance sector entities. Senior figure Adrian Parkhouse and Gerard Heyes have both handled a wealth of high-stakes fraud cases, with William Charrington and Oliver Blundell rounding out the key counsel in the practice.

Specialists in financial services fraud and enforcement make up the civil fraud group at Fieldfisher. Practitioners’ decades of experience on multi-jurisdictional enforcement cases and recovering non-performing portfolios are a boon for its client base of banks and financial institutions. Tony Lewis leads the team, bringing to bear more than three decades of litigation experience on issues arising from fraudulent conduct, including investigations, recovering assets, and the interplay between civil and criminal proceedings. Kit Jarvis is accomplished in multi-jurisdictional cases involving injunctions and ancillary relief, and Daniel Hayward is another senior figure. Nathan Capone and Stephen Cartwright support across the full spectrum of cases.

Greenberg Traurig, LLP is noted for its extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants in fraud matters, representing corporations and individuals across a diverse range of industries. A substantial team of dispute specialists regularly act in standout cross-border cases. Claire Broadbelt and Kathryn Garbett co-lead the practice group and are both well-versed in bringing and defending significant claims in the London market. Annabel Thomas is another highly experienced commercial litigator in fraud matters, and Martin Shobbrook dedicates his practice to fraud matters. Mehmet Karagoz continues to further his experience in obtaining freezing injunctions against both individuals and companies, and has a broad caseload for corporations and high-net-worth individuals.

Kingsley Napley LLP‘s client base includes foreign governments, banks, corporates, and office holders, and the firm is increasingly becoming known for acting for offshore clients. Its civil fraud group has a case load replete with high-profile cases and those involving novel points of law in the area. William Christopher is a highly experienced civil fraud advisor and is well-versed in investigations, co-ordinating multi-jurisdictional litigation to recover assets, and internal fraud investigations. Veteran of the practice area Sue Thackeray ‘commands respect from the entire legal community’ and is particularly sought after for highly sensitive cases. Mary Young is involved in a high volume of the team’s cases, and both Fiona Simpson and Jemma Brimblecombe are additional key names.

Macfarlanes LLP ‘can combine expertise in both civil and criminal fraud at the highest level’, focusing exclusively on big ticket, complex cases that can involve freezing orders, discovery applications, and parallel civil and criminal proceedings in numerous jurisdictions. Clients admire the ‘masterful leadership’ of renowned practice head James Popperwell, who has extensive experience in seeking and challenging freezing orders and other urgent forms of relief. Nik Ireland has a particular specialism in obtaining and opposing interim relief and freezing orders sought in support of court or arbitral proceedings. The team’s go-to senior associate Alex Douty is often employed in matters crossing multiple jurisdictions and coordinates foreign counsel.

Norton Rose Fulbright‘s civil fraud offering is central to its disputes practice and is frequently counsel on some of the market’s largest civil fraud and asset tracing matters. One of the hallmarks of the department is its experience in urgent, high-value interim relief applications in civil fraud cases, including worldwide freezing orders, proprietary injunctions, Norwich pharmacal orders, and search orders. James Lockwood continues to draw on his considerable experience to assist with bribery, conspiracy, and dishonest assistance claims, as well as payment fraud disputes. Further key lawyers include contentious financial services expert Katie Stephen.

The specialist civil fraud team at RPC is regularly seen acting in heavyweight corporate investigations and fraud-related disputes globally. Its client base includes corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, and is conflict free of investment banks, so takes on notable cases recovering funds from such institutions. Crypto fraud is a further strength, with Dan Wyatt a key name there. Practice head Neville Byford has long been a recognised figure at the top of the civil fraud market in London and is well-versed in major fraud cases. Jonathan Cary is a specialist in Authorised Push Payment fraud matters, and Chris Whitehouse often collaborates with Wyatt on crypto asset disputes.

The team at Signature Litigation LLP draws on extensive experience at the highest level of court in the UK to advise on major fraud cases with international components. It acts in a wide range of civil fraud disputes and arbitration work, particularly concerning investments and within the banking and manufacturing sectors. At the helm of the practice, Graham Huntley, one of the firm’s founding partners, is one of the most experienced litigators in the field. Ioannis Alexopoulos ‘remains at the peak of the market’ and specialises in international cases, while at the more junior end of the partnership, Kate Gee has recently excelled in matters surrounding digital assets, cryptocurrencies and technology.

Stewarts Law LLP’s ‘highly responsive, commercial and forward-looking team’ for civil fraud cases is a key component of the litigation boutique. Its expertise extends across a number of areas, including large-scale investigations and recovery for governments and large corporates, technology sector disputes, and fraud arising from insolvencies. Leeds-based Mo Bhaskaran heads the practice group and has twenty years of experience in fraud and corruption. Pia Mithani has particular expertise in high-value, multi-jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery cases, including those with parallel criminal proceedings. Global asset recovery expert Alex Jay is another experienced name to note, and Sophie Lalor-Harbord is a further asset in the partnership, with significant experience in injunctive work for both claimants and defendants.

The civil fraud group at Travers Smith LLP has acted on some of the biggest mandates before the English courts in recent years and is a firm of choice for a number of heavyweight international firms when referring clients to UK counsel in fraud cases. Heather Gagen heads the wider dispute resolution group and thereby oversees the civil fraud team. Rob Fell's recent workload has been impressive, and has included multi-jurisdictional cases jointly led with Stephanie Lee. For investigations, Toby Robinson and Polly Richard are key figures. Huw Jenkin and Alexa Day both bolster the team with litigation experience.

Within its litigation and investigations group, A&O Shearman's London lawyers collaborate with the firm’s international network in high-value, multi-jurisdictional civil fraud cases. Among its regular mandates are bribery, embezzlement, and deceit and corruption. Mahmood Lone leads the practice group and has a strong client base of global financial institutions. Susanna Charlwood is an experienced litigator, well-versed in civil fraud, and Juliet de Pencier has experience advising financial institutions and corporates in this area. There have been recent departures from the team: Brandon O’Neil left in June 2025, and Helen Biggin in March 2025.

As part of a ‘first-rate litigation team’, Addleshaw Goddard's civil fraud offering has ‘experience in many of the more acrimonious and innovative cases’. The group is jointly led by Maria Frangeskides and Polly Sprenger. Frangeskides regularly advises multinational companies, large corporates, and high-net-worth individuals, and Sprenger has a broad disputes practice with particular strength in sensitive and high-profile private cases and asset recovery. Alex Hogarth is a specialist in fraud claims supported by urgent injunctive relief, while Alex Unger has standout experience of big-ticket banking and finance litigation.

Bivonas Law LLP's ‘professional and pragmatic’ civil fraud practice group is a reliable choice for multi-faceted and multi-jurisdictional work, and its client base includes governments, multinationals, international banks and bankers, and high-net-worth Russian individuals. Longstanding civil fraud specialist John Bechelet is the lead contact and continues to represent the firm’s key clients in their thorniest issues. Anthony Brown has a long track record of counsel to governments, CEOs, and individuals alleged to be connected with organised crime, while Roland Ellis's broad disputes expertise gives his advice a unique perspective. Manraj Somal and Oliver Richardson are further key names to note.

Sitting within its global regulatory and investigations practice group, Clyde & Co's fraud offering acts in non-contentious compliance and advisory matters, complex and sensitive internal and regulatory investigations across different sectors, and all aspects of fraud litigation. Practice head Sam Clarke has broad investigation and regulatory expertise, and heavyweight litigator Chris Burdett draws on thirty years of experience. Further key contacts for civil fraud matters include Fergal Cathie and Charles Kuhn.

The ‘flexible and approachable team’ that handles civil fraud matters at Cooke, Young & Keidan LLP focuses on high-value, complex work, undertaking domestic and multi-jurisdictional matters for both corporate and private clients. The ‘clear and immediate insight’ of practice head Lydia Danon is a boon to clients and she has an impressive track record in some of the market’s standout cases. Natalie Todd has acted on significant international fraud and asset recovery cases recently, and Sinead O’Callaghan has extensive experience applying for and obtaining orders for injunctive relief. ‘Real asset recovery expert’ Jon Felce is also a key contact. Sam Roberts, Rosie Wild, and Elizabeth Meade are further lawyers to note.

Highlighted by clients for its ‘knowledge and experience in international matters’, the civil fraud offering at Dechert LLP is counsel of choice to a selection of sovereign wealth funds, global banks, major financial investors, insurers, corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. As head of the firm’s London commercial disputes group, Dorothy Cory-Wright oversees civil fraud work and is vastly experienced at the highest level. Adam Silver draws praise as ‘extremely clever, entirely commercial and realistic in his approach’, and Stephen Surgeoner operates a broad commercial disputes practice with civil fraud expertise. Daniel Natoff excels in advice to the finance sector, and both Ricci Potts and Annabelle Nelsson are names to note.

Concentrating on claimant-side counsel, Edwin Coe LLP has an impressive track record in high-profile, high-value fraud cases, coming up against major financial institutions, corporations, and cartelists. Leadership of the group is divided between David Greene, one of the country’s leading claimant lawyers for consumers and others bringing collective actions based on fraud, and Ali Zaidi, whose practice concentrates on fraud-related cases and insolvency. Zahira Hussain is strong on contractual disputes, and barrister Thomas Malato-Johnson is a further key contact. Additional lawyers of note include Ian Chai, Fred Sheppard, and Charlotte Kessler.

Offering ‘excellent knowledge of the area, paired with great experience’, the department at Gowling WLG assists with high-profile fraud claims, asset recovery, and anti-corruption work. A standout niche of the practice is its knowledge of fraud and asset recovery work from Brazil. Catherine Naylor heads up the fraud and asset recovery group, and Andrew Witts is a key contact for multi-jurisdictional cases. Jason Freedman excels in fraud cases born of insolvencies, and clients admire the ‘dedication, tenacity and excellent commercial knowledge’ of Emily Till and Charlotte Howell.

As part of its considerable international disputes offering from the London office, King & Spalding LLP's civil fraud work spans claims of deceit, misuse of confidential information, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, corruption, and conspiracy. Leadership is shared between Thomas Sprange KC and Sarah Walker, who receive plaudits as ‘best in class’. John Savage KC and Ruth Byrne KC are further key contacts with significant civil fraud practices.

Osborne Clarke LLP remains a reliable choice of counsel for major corporate clients, as well as high-net-worth individuals, requiring representation in investigations, assistance with applications for interim protective relief, pursuing matters to trial, and advice on post-judgment enforcement. Andrew Bartlett, whose experience includes several high-profile cases in the Commercial Court, Court of Appeal, Supreme Court, and Privy Council, leads the practice group. Reading-based partner Jane Park-Weir is heavily involved in London-led cases and valued by clients for her ‘extremely clear and pragmatic’ advice. ‘Real fraud expert’ Chris Parsons and experienced litigator Tom Ellis are also key figures.

Built on a foundation of ‘huge experience and incredible tactical nous’, the civil fraud offering at Quillon Law LLP has grown rapidly in recent years and now handles a range of high-valued and complex matters in the market. ‘Astute tactician’ Mark Hastings is the practice head and founder of the firm. Ian Hargreaves has acted for corporates and individuals alike in major fraud cases, while Nicola McKinney specialises in high-value civil fraud cases, particularly those involving new technologies. Michael Barnett is ‘great at handling challenging cases’, and further lawyers to note include Abigail Healey, James Clark, and Alina Neal. Neil Dooley joined from Steptoe International (UK) LLP in November 2025.

Dispute specialists Seladore Legal focuses on complex disputes in civil fraud and asset tracing, breaches of trust and fiduciary duty, and money laundering, bribery, and corruption. ‘Hugely experienced litigator’ Simon Bushell oversees the group and is one of the best-known fraud lawyers in the country. Gary Milner-Moore is regularly instructed by major companies and financial institutions, and Gareth Keillor is an accomplished litigator both in the High Court and in offshore jurisdictions. ‘Particularly good at client management’, Kevin Kilgour is another key figure, and Afzalah Sarwar is a standout name below partnership level.

Taylor Wessing continues to be a reliable choice for assistance with investigations and defence of fraud allegations, acting in some of the most high-profile fraud litigation in recent years. The firm’s fraud crime and investigations group collaborate to cover the frequent intersections between those disciplines. David de Ferrars leads the team and is especially strong in financial fraud cases. Emma Allen is forging a reputable practice in civil fraud, and strength in depth was further boosted by the hire of Parham Kouchikali from RPC in July 2024. Jennifer Gregor and Samantha Brendish are additional contacts to note.

The multi-jurisdictional offering in civil fraud at White & Case LLP is well-versed in complex litigation, applications for interim relief, other orders relating to asset recovery and disclosure, and court orders in support of arbitration. Specialist cross-border litigator John Rogerson heads the group, and Charles Balmain has a broad disputes practice. The ‘extremely dedicated’ Swati Tripathi is another dispute resolution all-rounder, and Aloke Ray KC lends arbitration expertise to the teams of civil fraud counsel.

A strong choice across fraud and white-collar crime litigation, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP is recognised for its cross-border capabilities, particularly parallel UK and US proceedings. Managing partner at the London office Peter Burrell coordinates the civil fraud group and is an experienced litigator across the board. Simon Osborn-King is growing his civil fraud litigation portfolio, and Jerry Healy has also increased his focus on this area recently. Giles Harvey and Ed Coles are additional contacts of note.

Considered by clients to be an ‘excellent firm for serious civil fraud’, Devonshires Solicitors LLP boasts capabilities in cross-border investigations, internal company frauds, regulatory work, and high-value asset tracing for both corporate clients and high-net-worth individuals. Department head Philip Barden's practice focuses on complex multi-jurisdictional commercial litigation often with a civil or criminal fraud or regulatory element. ‘Creative problem-solver’ David Pack is a white-collar fraud expert, and Fay Birch has acted in a range of civil fraud investigations.

‘An excellent team’ with ‘a vast amount of experience in all areas’, Fladgate LLP represents both claimants and defendants, and has extensive experience in obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief. The firm’s international reach facilitates a strong cross-border offering. Sophia Purkis leads the team and has a strong track record in some of the top cases in the market. Clients admire the ‘exceptional legal knowledge’ of Tom Bolam, while Nadia Osborne has particular experience in dealing with cross-jurisdictional disputes. Judith Davidge stands out among a deep pool of lawyers below partner level.

Co-defendant work in multi-party fraud cases is the hallmark of Fox Williams LLP‘s civil fraud offering, which is led by David Butler, who has considerable experience in relation to interim relief. Evie Meleagros has notable experience representing defendants, and Kofi Mills-Bampoe has a strong track record of successfully representing corporate and individual clients who have fallen victim to or been accused of fraud.

The well-regarded civil fraud and asset tracing team at HFW makes for a reliable choice of counsel for cross-border disputes. Lawyers are housed within a fraud and insolvency group that is led by Rick Brown, ‘an approachable, clever and experienced lawyer’. Finance disputes expert Noel Campbell is a key figure, and David Chalcraft focuses on cross-border insolvency, fraud, and asset-tracing, with notable experience acting for Caribbean clients. Neil Chauhan is an additional contact to note.

Keystone Law's fraud and financial crime group assists businesses, banks and individuals, including company directors, on both prevention and resolution-related matters. For cryptocurrency fraud and asset recovery, Louise Abbott is the name that stands out, while veteran litigator Matthew Hennesy-Gibbs boasts experience in high-valued civil fraud cases. Ed Judge supports on fraud matters arising from insolvencies.

‘Exceptional litigation boutique’ LK Law LLP has a strong reputation for handling complex international disputes, in particular those that involve large-scale fraud. Its diverse client base in this area includes high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and restructuring professionals. Leadership of the practice is divided between ‘class act’ Andrew Ford and ‘top litigation strategist’ Caroline Phipps. Adam Flacks is seen by one client as ‘a future leader’, and Claudia Scherman is ‘completely on top of the detail’. The September 2024 hire of Amy Harvey from ONTIER LLP furthered the firm’s strength in depth.

Slaughter and May's client base of global corporates, financial institutions, and governments look to its civil fraud litigators, housed within the disputes and investigations group, for assistance with cross-border matters and cases with both civil and criminal elements. Richard Swallow heads the group, and he is supported by Jonathan Cotton, who excels in investigations. Further practitioners to note include Efstathios Michael, Damian Taylor, and Megan Sandler.

Squire Patton Boggs's litigation department handles a range of civil fraud matters, including cyberfraud cases, international fraud and asset tracing claims, and asset finance fraud. Christian Toms is among the practitioners with significant experience in cross-border cases, and Chris Webber has recently acted in a number of matters involving fraudulent misrepresentation, contractual limitation, and the doctrine of transferred loss. Hannah Laming and Ian Debbage are additional names to note.

Steptoe International (UK) LLP stands out in the London civil fraud market for its ‘particularly talented and successful team of Russia and former Soviet Union specialists’. The practice is highly adept in acting for both defendants and claimants. Ivan Gordienko and Alex Green are often involved in civil fraud work, while Natalia Gofman stands out for her developing practice focused in this area. Neil Dooley departed in November 2025.

Wedlake Bell LLP‘s experienced team has wide-ranging expertise of injunctive work in fraud cases and continues to act in such matters on a regular basis. The practice is jointly headed by Frances Coulson, who has particular experience in cases arising from insolvency, and Ed Starling, who is accomplished across a range of business-critical litigation. Tim Maxwell has a specialism in the art sector, while Richard Saunders focuses on larger insolvencies, usually involving fraud and injunctive relief.

As experienced counsel on private wealth matters, Withers LLP is frequently involved in international fraud cases and excels in asset tracing. A broad range of family offices, heads of business, high-net-worth individuals, and private persons and their families look to the team for advice in this area. Stephen Ross leads the civil fraud group and specialises in international asset freezing and recovery cases, heavyweight commercial litigation, and regulatory disputes. Andrew Wass's experience in financial disputes and Roberto Moruzzi's renowned international contentious expertise are further advantages to clients.

BCL Solicitors LLP has a strong offering for civil fraud cases that is spearheaded by Robert Lawrie, an experienced litigator with extensive expertise in this arena. Shaul Brazil is also well-versed in civil fraud work for both individuals and corporations, and at the more junior level, Ewelina James is an additional contact to note.

Cooley (UK) LLP has a deep bench of litigators that are becoming increasingly well-versed in some of the more complex civil fraud matters in the London market. Practice head James Maton is a reliable lead counsel in fraud and asset recovery cases, and Laurence Harris has experience acting for corporates, governments, public sector bodies, and individuals. Sascha Grimm and Henry Stewart are additional contacts to note.

Admired for its ‘exceptional intelligence and judgement on large fraud work’, the team at DWF's London office is part of a nationwide group that is especially noted for work relating to the insurance sector. Richard Twomey leads the fraud and asset recovery team and is well-versed in some of the largest fraud cases in London. Joshua Fineman's broad litigation practice encompasses fraud cases, and Ben Griffin is an additional name to note.

Edmonds Marshall McMahon has expanded into civil fraud matters from its traditional criminal law base and handles mandates involving cross-border claims and applications for worldwide freezing orders, Norwich Pharmacal Orders, and other forms of interim relief. Ashley Fairbrother and John Day co-lead the group and both come with client recommendations. Ben Siskind is an additional name to note, and the team was strengthened by the hire of Liina Tulk from Pogust Goodhead.

London-based partners Tim Browning and Mark Cooper are the lead contacts to note for civil fraud cases at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. They work closely with practitioners from across the firm’s other UK offices, particularly Manchester, handling the prosecution or defence of high-valued claims. David Flack adds expertise in banking sector conflicts, and Richard Little is an accomplished lead lawyer in cross-border civil fraud.

As part of its complex and international recovery group, civil fraud work at Gateley Legal is handled by accomplished litigators that form an ‘exceptionally well balanced’ team. Richard Healey's expertise in asset tracing, injunctive relief, and cross-border enforcement is lauded by one client as ‘second-to-none’, and he co-leads with ‘excellent strategist’ Mark Wilson, who divides his time between London and Birmingham. Alex Thompson is developing notable experience in international cases, and he was elevated to the partnership in May 2024.

Boutique firm Harcus Parker Limited focuses purely on litigation, and since its foundation in 2019 has forged a strong reputation in civil fraud matters. A hallmark of the wider firm, as well as this practice, is its strength in group cases, acting for large numbers of individuals or companies. ‘Great strategic thinker’ Adam Zoubir and commercial litigator Jennifer Morrissey jointly lead the team, and they are ably supported by Robert Salek and Edward Argles, who are further names to note.

For cases involving financial products, bank trading, insurance, and insolvency, Mayer Brown International LLP is a reliable choice, leveraging its international network to provide advice on multi-jurisdictional matters. Alistair Graham heads the fraud and asset recovery group, and other partners involved in civil fraud cases include Devi Shah, Ian McDonald, and Michael Fiddy.

Mona Vaswani, ‘one of the best civil fraud lawyers in the market’, is the star attraction of the civil fraud offering at Milbank. She has a storied practice, acting in high-profile matters, particularly in the financial services sector. Conrad Marinkovic is active at the more junior level, developing a strong international disputes practice.

ONTIER LLP's disputes team in London acts in a range of civil fraud and asset recovery matters, including several born of real estate transactions. Oliver Cain leads the practice group and is well-versed in high-value litigation and arbitration. James Dixon has notable strength in matters arising from insolvencies and Nicholas Dawson is an additional contact to note.

Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's dispute resolution group frequently acts in a number of civil fraud matters and is accomplished in international disputes, with recent growth in work spanning India and North America. The team is co-led by Kamran Rehman, and Phillip D’Costa, with Richard Marshall also heavily involved in this practice at partner level.

Trowers & Hamlins LLP's London office works closely with the team in Birmingham to provide advice on a range of civil fraud matters centred in London. The team’s client base includes public, private, and third sector organisations dealing with investigations and recovery actions. Lucy James is head of the national commercial litigation team, and Navinder Grover and Alex Burton are further key names.