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.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Farrer's fraud practice is incredibly client focussed. The solicitors are all bright, straightforward, diligent and highly organised. They are probably the most reliable firm I have dealt with in terms of client and litigation management and strategy. One things that stands out is their credibility and credit with the court.'
- ‘Gerard Hayes is commercial, no nonsense and direct.’
Key clients
- Barnard
- Breytenbach
Work highlights
Defending the principal defendant in respect of multi-billion-dollar fraud claims in various jurisdictions relating to the collapse of NMC PLC in 2020.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jolyon Connell
Other key lawyers
Adrian Parkhouse; Gerard Heyes; William Charrington; Oliver Blundell; Rhona Egerton