Built on a foundation of ‘huge experience and incredible tactical nous’, the civil fraud offering at Quillon Law LLP has grown rapidly in recent years and now handles a range of high-valued and complex matters in the market. ’Astute tactician’ Mark Hastings is the practice head and founder of the firm. Ian Hargreaves has acted for corporates and individuals alike in major fraud cases, while Nicola McKinney specialises in high-value civil fraud cases, particularly those involving new technologies. Michael Barnett is ‘great at handling challenging cases’, and further lawyers to note include Abigail Healey, James Clark, and Alina Neal. Neil Dooley joined from Steptoe International (UK) LLP in November 2025.
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‘An experienced team of specialist civil fraud practitioners, with a depth of expertise across the board. First class.’
'Mark Hastings is one of best in the business. He has vast experience, deep knowledge of the area, is an astute tactician who is commercial, pragmatic and creative in achieving his client's objectives. You want him on your team.'
- 'James Clark is a great in the civil fraud space.'
- 'Alina Neal is the complete package.'
‘The people are first class and really personable. They're exceptionally talented and easy to work with and always execute a well planned strategy.’
‘Mark Hastings is a truly exceptional lawyer and in a class of his own. Michael Barnett is a legend in his own right.’
Key clients
- PJSC Far-Eastern Shipping Company
- Mex Group Worldwide Limited
- Bitkub Online Co Ltd
- Filatona Trading Limited
- Maroil Trading Inc
- Sea Pioneer Shipping Corporation
Work highlights
Acting for a Russian businessman residing in the UK in relation to proceedings being pursued against him in the English High Court by his former business partner, arising out of alleged fraudulent breaches of a loan agreement.
Acting for FESCO in a multi-jurisdictional fraud case where it is one of 22 defendants in a $13.8bn unlawful means conspiracy claim brought by a Russian businessman and nine affiliated companies.
Acting for Mex Group Worldwide Limited in a long-running, multi-jurisdictional dispute centred on an €85m fraud claim.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Mark Hastings
Other key lawyers
Ian Hargreaves; Nicola McKinney; Michael Barnett; Abigail Healey; James Clark; Alina Neal; Neil Dooley