Andrew Tuson > Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With ‘real depth of experience across fraud issues’, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s litigation department leverages firm-wide specialisms in financial regulatory issues, investigations, white-collar crime cases and tax in relation to multi-jurisdictional civil fraud matters. The practice also houses sector experts in financial services, retail, leisure and sports. The civil fraud practice is co-led by Segun Osuntokun, an expert in matters relating to Africa and developing nations, who is regularly sought out by state governments and entities, energy and natural resources companies, international conglomerates, financial services institutions and HNW individuals, and Rachel Ziegler, who focuses on major disputes involving fraud, dishonesty and breach of trust allegations. Also highly regarded, Andrew Tuson is an investment fraud specialist, while Megan Smith is experienced in urgent injunctive relief, tracing assets, and co-ordinating claims across jurisdictions. Raised to partner in January 2024, Andrew Street acts in cross-border litigation involving freezing injunctions, alleged breaches of fiduciary duty, disputed offshore trust structures, and civil fraud claims that are subject to concurrent criminal investigations.

Working in tandem with the firm’s white-collar, antitrust, and regulatory practices, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner provides financial institutions with a full-service offering. Multi-party claims are a key focal point for the ‘excellent banking team’, along with litigation related to financial services, capital markets, and regulatory issues. ‘Fantastic partner’ Oran Gelb leads the practice, boasting a wealth of experience representing financial institutions in both litigation and investigations. Market abuse and manipulation are particular areas of expertise for Andrew Tuson, who represents retail and investment banks, trading houses, and corporate clients. Promoted to partner in January 2024, Rhys Corbett excels in multi-party litigation. Joseph Ninan is another key member of the team, along with Joanna Munro.