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 Miller, Naomi 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.'
'The team operates with a deep understanding of the legal, commercial, and reputational dimensions of fraud disputes, which allows them to act not just as litigators, but as true partners in solving high-stakes problems.'
'Hugo Plowman, Oli Gepfert and Sofia Berggren are the defining pillars of Mishcon’s fraud team, and the key reason clients continue their relationship with the firm for many years.'
'Oli Gepfert and Hugo Plowman embody the rare combination of technical mastery and instinctive judgement that is critical in complex fraud cases. They are not just skilled litigators, they are trusted advisors in the fullest sense.'
'What has set the firm apart over the years is the unwavering sense that clients' matters are always in safe and competent hands. Even in the most volatile and sensitive of disputes, they bring stability, clarity, and confidence to every step of the process.'
Key clients
- China Evergrande Group
- Sheikh Mohamed Bin Issa Al Jaber
- London Capital & Finance plc
- Petraco Oli Company SA
- One Unique LLC
- Koza Altın İşletmeleri A.Ş
- Raiffeisen Bank International A G
- Mold Investments Ltd
Work highlights
Acted for Konstantin Kuzovkov in his successful jurisdiction challenge against a $14bn claim.
Advised the administrators of London Capital & Finance plc on a 20-week trial involving the UK's largest ever Ponzi scheme.
Assisted a client with freezing worldwide assets of over $350m and obtaining passport delivery-up orders from the Commercial Court, in support of proceedings in Hong Kong, brought by the liquidators of China Evergrande Group.
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
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
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
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