Representing claimants and defendants, HFW‘s ’strong civil fraud practice’ focuses on cross-border matters where fraud overlaps with insolvency issues. Rick Brown, who is ‘adept at handling complex and large-scale fraud litigation’, co-heads the fraud and insolvency team; David Chalcraft is a specialist in disputes involving international civil fraud and insolvency aspects; and Neil Chauhan’s experience includes acting in major fraud cases across multiple jurisdictions, including Jersey, the Isle of Man and the BVI. Hong Kong-based Noel Campbell adds expertise in fraud and asset recovery cases in offshore jurisdictions.
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‘HFW has a wealth of experience in high-value proceedings which involve offshore jurisdictions and frauds that emerge in the context of insolvency.’
‘HFW has a strong civil fraud practice that includes cross-border asset recovery and contentious insolvency matters.'
‘The experience is extremely positive. They offer flexible fee structures, are commercial in their approach, technically strong, personable, and client friendly.’
‘The team is responsive, experienced and efficient.’
‘Rick Brown is adept at handling complex and large-scale fraud litigation, keeping a careful eye on the end result.’
- ‘Neil Chauhan displays knowledge beyond his years of qualification.’
Key clients
- Quantuma Advisory
- Grant Thornton UK
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Work highlights
Acting for the joint liquidators (Quantuma) of various BVI and Isle of Man companies in extensive Commercial Court proceedings, which concern competing proprietary claims to assets across the globe.
Acting for Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank in a high-value (£1bn-plus) claim against the former principal shareholders and senior management of NMC Health, in respect of a fraud that was perpetrated through the NMC Group on a large number of lenders.
Acting for Grant Thornton in enforcement proceedings involving litigation funder Burford Capital, the claim originally brought by Barclay Pharmaceuticals against Antoine Mekni (and others), and involving fraud and misrepresentation claims.
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Practice head
Rick Brown
Other key lawyers
David Chalcraft; Neil Chauhan; Noel Campbell