
The well-regarded civil fraud and asset tracing team at HFW makes for a reliable choice of counsel for cross-border disputes. Lawyers are housed within a fraud and insolvency group that is led by Rick Brown, ‘an approachable, clever and experienced lawyer’. Finance disputes expert Noel Campbell is a key figure, and David Chalcraft focuses on cross-border insolvency, fraud, and asset-tracing, with notable experience acting for Caribbean clients. Neil Chauhan is an additional contact to note.
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Testimonials
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‘Broad-based expertise in commercial disputes and fraud, working in many of the most high-profile cases in the sector.’
‘HFW have an experienced fraud and insolvency team. They have particular experience in high value, cross border disputes. They are responsive and efficient. Their approach is practical and strategic.’
Key clients
- Quantuma Advisory Limited
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
Work highlights
Acting for Quantuma as the joint liquidators of various BVI and Isle of Man companies in extensive Commercial Court proceedings concerning competing proprietary claims to assets across the globe.
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Practice head
Rick Brown
Other key lawyers
Noel Campbell; David Chalcraft; Neil Chauhan
