The specialist civil fraud team at RPC is regularly seen acting in heavyweight corporate investigations and fraud-related disputes globally. Its client base includes corporations, financial institutions, and high-net-worth individuals, and is conflict free of investment banks, so takes on notable cases recovering funds from such institutions. Crypto fraud is a further strength, with Dan Wyatt a key name there. Practice head Neville Byford has long been a recognised figure at the top of the civil fraud market in London and is well-versed in major fraud cases. Jonathan Cary is a specialist in Authorised Push Payment fraud matters, and Chris Whitehouse often collaborates with Wyatt on crypto asset disputes.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Industry and sector knowledge is incredibly deep. They have very litigious clients so are well versed in all the tricks of the trade.’
- ‘Dan Wyatt is a standout lawyer in civil fraud. He is incredibly well-known in the market and excellent at what he does.’
- ‘The team are incredibly good in the area of civil fraud and appear in many of the major cases in the High Court, year on year. Their knowledge of procedure is second to none, which is extremely important when trying to obtain interim relief, including freezing orders and proprietary injunctions.’
- 'What makes RPC unique is how genuinely lovely all the lawyers at the firm are. When working with a team closely for an extended period of time, that really matters. It also means clients trust the RPC team to do the best for them and advise them on the most sensible way forward.'
- 'Excellent - one of the best in London.'
- 'Dan Wyatt is exceptional - leading a very strong team.'
- 'RPC's civil fraud and asset recovery team is first class. They provide a superb service for clients.'
- 'Dan Wyatt - exceptionally good with clients, great instincts.'
Key clients
- Utmost International Isle of Man Ltd
- Utmost PanEurope DAC
- Jones Lang LaSalle Ltd
- BPL
- W2 Industrial Services Hub Pte Ltd
- Eco Age Ltd
Work highlights
Acting for an individual in defending a $1bn claim brought by the Kuwait Pension Fund in relation to the client's alleged involvement in two fraudulent schemes.
Acting for BPL in a claim against the client's supplier to recover millions of pounds dishonestly obtained from the client.
Lawyers
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.
Practice head
Neville Byford
Other key lawyers
Dan Wyatt; Jonathan Cary; Chris Whitehouse