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.’
'Rick Brown is an approachable, clever and experienced lawyer. He puts clients at ease and is quick thinking and commercial.'
- 'Neil Chauhan is an excellent lawyer with a great eye for the technical detail.'
‘The team is not large but punches well above its weight. Very experienced in the area and knowledgeable. Senior associate and partner involvement in the case is guaranteed which clients always appreciate.’
‘Rick Brown is the standout individual and is knowledgeable, courteous, charming and dedicated to the case.’
Key clients
- Quantuma Advisory Limited
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC
- Weiser Global Capital Markets Ltd
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.
Advising Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank on a claim against the former principal shareholders and senior management of NMC Health plc, in respect of a fraud that was perpetrated through the NMC Group on a large number of lenders.
Advising Grant Thornton on enforcement proceedings involving the litigation funder Burford Capital.
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Practice head
Rick Brown
Other key lawyers
Noel Campbell; David Chalcraft; Neil Chauhan