Mishcon de Reya LLP's sizeable team of lawyers well-versed in civil fraud claims is an exceptional choice for freezing orders and it continues to take on a substantial share of the market’s leading cases in this area. It handles cases with implications in jurisdictions across the world, including major cases before the Supreme Court and the Commercial Court. Three lawyers coordinate the work in this area: Rob Wynn Jones heads the fraud group, and his deputy is Oli Gepfert, while Hugo Plowman chairs the firm’s dispute resolution practice. Additional key names to note include Kasra Nouroozi, a seasoned authority in the civil fraud space, fellow veteran Gary MillerNaomi Simpson, who focuses on complicated fraud and asset tracing work, and Oliver Felton, one of the standout contacts for individual clients.
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  • ‘We have been working closely with the fraud litigation team since early 2019. The team is dedicated and fully committed across the board and have been intensely engaged in supporting their client in every matter that this complex case has presented.’

  • 'Mishcon de Reya’s civil fraud practice is marked by a rare combination of professional excellence, strategic instinct, and human insight.'

Key clients

  • China Evergrande Group
  • Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber

Work highlights

Acted for Konstantin Kuzovkov in his successful jurisdiction challenge against a $14bn claim.

Lawyers

Hall of Fame

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Robert Wynn Jones
Robert Wynn Jones
Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Rebecca Belgrave
Rebecca Belgrave
Oli Gepfert
Oli Gepfert
Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Euan McMahon
Euan McMahon
Practice head

Rob Wynn Jones; Oli Gepfert; Hugo Plowman

Other key lawyers

Kasra Nouroozi; Gary Miller; Naomi Simpson; Oliver Felton; Christopher Ahearne; Sinead Esler Patel; Sofia Berggren