‘An excellent team’ with ’a vast amount of experience in all areas’, Fladgate LLP represents both claimants and defendants, and has extensive experience in obtaining and defending emergency injunctive relief. The firm’s international reach facilitates a strong cross-border offering. Sophia Purkis leads the team and has a strong track record in some of the top cases in the market. Clients admire the ‘exceptional legal knowledge’ of Tom Bolam, while Nadia Osborne has particular experience in dealing with cross-jurisdictional disputes. Judith Davidge stands out among a deep pool of lawyers below partner level.
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Testimonials
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‘Fladgate has seen tremendous growth in its civil fraud offering and offers its clients thoughtful and carefully calibrated litigation offering. They get really good results.’
‘Joel Seager is the stand-out partner to watch. He is incredibly conscientious, courteous and hard-working. It has been striking to see him getting great results in cases whilst remaining on good terms with his opponents.’
‘Fladgate have an excellent team and a vast amount of experience in all areas of civil fraud, from property to banking to dishonest fiduciary claims.’
‘Sophia Purkis has, for a long time, been one of the most respected and effective partners in the sector, combining a highly empathetic relationship with clients, who are often in the most difficult circumstances, with superb strategic insight and tactical acumen.’
‘Nadia Osborne and Misha Chapman are both strong performers.’
‘I've been particularly impressed by the quality of analysis, instructions and client-objective-driven service provided by Fladgate LLP's civil fraud team. A streamlined team which is capable of responding nimbly and flexibly to client demands and case development, and works excellently with Counsel instructed. I would have no hesitation in recommending.’
Key clients
- Pensée Foundation
- Loudwater Trade and Finance
- Rokstone Estate Agents
- Bank One Ltd
Work highlights
Representing the Pensée Foundation in The Public Institution for Social Security v. Al Rajaan & Others, a $1bn Commercial Court claim.
Acting for Loudwater Trade and Finance in connection with litigation stemming from a £122m contract to provide sterile gowns to PPE Medpro.
Representing Rokstone Estate Agents in its committal application against society designer and property developer, Tiggy Butler, who is currently subject to a suspended prison sentence for failing to give disclosure.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Sophia Purkis
Other key lawyers
Joel Seager; Tom Bolam; Leigh Callaway; Nadia Osborne; Judith Davidge; Will Thompson; Misha Chapman