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 Johnson is a further key contact. Additional lawyers of note include Ian Chai, Fred Sheppard, and Charlotte Kessler.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘As civil fraud is constantly evolving, especially in financial transactions, the team strives to stay ahead of the curve by learning from the most recent cases in various jurisdiction.’

  • ‘I've had the pleasure of working with David Greene and Fred Sheppard on many cases, and their most outstanding quality is their ability to see through the most complex issues and to react quickly and provide advice when it is most needed.’

  • ‘A strong team, fearless in their approach.’

  • ‘Thomas Johnson is a class act.'

  • 'Ian Chai is excellent. Energetic, driven and wise beyond his years. He has a very bright future ahead of him.’

  • 'Very good lawyers who punch above their weight.'

Key clients

  • Fuller Smith & Turner PLC
  • Poundland Limited
  • Lincolnshire Co-operative Limited
  • MC Rental Limited
  • Somerset County Council
  • The Mayor & Commonalty & Citizens of the City of London
  • Cemex UK Cement Limited
  • Greene King Brewing and Retailing Limited
  • Bridgemarts Limited
  • Gap Group Limited
  • Wincanton Holdings Limited
  • Alltruck PLC

Work highlights

Representing the claimants who invested in and became members of the Eclipse Scheme.
Representing consumers impacted by the misspelling of Spanish timeshares, valued in excess of £8m.

Practice head

David Greene; Ali Zaidi

Other key lawyers

Zahira Hussain; Thomas Johnson; Fred Sheppard; Ian Chai; Charlotte Kessler