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England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
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Fraud: civil

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP

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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP's dispute resolution group frequently acts in a number of civil fraud matters and is accomplished in international disputes, with recent growth in work spanning India and North America. The team is co-led by Kamran Rehman, and Phillip D’Costa, with Richard Marshall also heavily involved in this practice at partner level.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team knows this area inside out, and is hugely experienced from obtaining urgent injunctive relief to successfully litigating big ticket disputes.’

  • ‘Phillip D'Costa has amassed an impressive track record in his cases. Charlotte Hill knows this area inside out, and is particularly sought after for technology and AI related issues. Valya Georgieva is very switched on and absolutely one to watch for the future.’

  • ‘Very strong at identifying new areas of litigation, capitalising on trends and generating clients who have similar needs in order to bring group actions.’

  • ‘Dedicated to achieving good outcomes for clients.’

  • ‘Pennington Manches Cooper is a top-level firm which offers City type services. It is particularly strong for commercial disputes with a civil fraud angle.’

  • ‘Richard Marshall - you want him on your side in a civil fraud litigation.’

Key clients

  • Astra Global DMCC
  • Podhurst Orseck PA
  • Cilia Kho & Others
  • Kroll Advisory LLP
  • Gillingham Football Club

Work highlights

Acting for a client who is alleged to be involved in a dividend cum-ex fraud committed against the Danish tax authorities.
Acting for Astra Global DMCC in pursuing claims for recovery of sums misappropriated from the client by its bank relationship manager by way of fraudulent transfers over several years.
Acting for a client in seeking to enforce rights for payments due on the sale of the assets, with the defendant alleging as its defence that no profits are due and payable.

Practice head

Kamran Rehman; Phillip D’Costa

Other key lawyers

Richard Marshall; Charlotte Hill; John Adams; Oliver Cooke; Valya Georgieva; Kate Bridgland; Charlotte Allan; James Jolly