Interview with: Joanna Bailey, Head of banking and financial fraud litigation department

What do you see as the main points that differentiate Giambrone & Partners from your competitors?

Financial fraud is a global phenomenon and Giambrone & Partners’ exception multi-jurisdictional capacity considerably assists in pursuing and restoring our clients’ money. We have the capacity under one roof to deal with multiple jurisdictions.

Which practices do you see growing in the next 12 months? What are the drivers behind that?

There is no doubt that the banking and financial fraud department will continue to expand, especially after the firm’s recent success in delivering court papers as an NFT through blockchain to persons unknown. The fact that the court sanctioned this method of service provides the victims of crypto fraud with some hope that they may see their money returned to them. Our European real estate departments in our offices in Italy Spain Portugal and France will almost certainly see expansion. The shipping and catastrophic Injury practices will also expand particularly as the geopolitical landscape has become considerably more volatile .

What’s the main change you’ve made in the firm that will benefit clients?

My constant and frequently successful search to find a counter strategy to financial fraud that will restore my clients’ funds which has significantly raised the firm’s reputation in this field.

Is technology changing the way you interact with your clients, and the services you can provide them?

Technology will considerably assist in the pursuit of the perpetrators of fraud, in addition to providing a faster more efficient service with an undeniable record of the actions taken.

Can you give us a practical example of how you have helped a client to add value to their business?

Business men and women are frequently targeted in financial frauds including romance fraud, a particularly unpleasant type of fraud. By regaining the defrauded funds for a business client most definitely adds value to their business.

Are clients looking for stability and strategic direction from their law firms – where do you see the firm in three year’s time?

In the fast paced global markets business clients are looking to preferred and trusted advisors to keep them informed and advised. Giambrone & Partners is undergoing an expansion programme aimed at providing legal advice in the worldwide markets that our clients wish to trade in. In recognition of this our lateral hires will be qualified in more than one jurisdiction and be capable of speaking more than one language. The firm will almost certainly have doubled in size and have attracted exception expertise.