Edmonds Marshall McMahon

Civil Fraud / Commercial Disputes

Kit Smith is a specialist in complex commercial disputes, with a focus on civil fraud, asset recovery and insolvency litigation.

His practice encompasses a broad range of contentious matters, acting for corporates, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals in disputes involving fraud, breach of fiduciary duty and financial misconduct.

Kit is known for his strategic approach to litigation, combining detailed legal analysis with a commercial understanding of his clients’ objectives. He regularly advises on cases involving multi-jurisdictional elements, including cross-border asset-tracing and recovery, and has experience in securing and enforcing urgent interim remedies such as freezing injunctions and disclosure orders.

His work often involves allegations of dishonesty, conspiracy and misrepresentation, and he is frequently instructed in matters where swift action is required to preserve assets and evidence. Kit also has experience advising on investigations and disputes arising from corporate wrongdoing, including claims against directors, professional advisers and third parties.

Kit has considerable experience in complex, high-value litigation before the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court, and has also appeared before the Abu Dhabi Global Market and the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts. His international practice includes conducting both ad hoc and LCIA arbitrations.

In addition to his civil practice, Kit has exposure to matters involving parallel criminal and regulatory issues, enabling him to provide coordinated advice where proceedings overlap. He is adept at handling complex and document-heavy disputes, working closely with clients to develop effective litigation and recovery strategies.