State-owned entities, group companies, corporate clients, and high net-worth individuals all regularly feature in the client list of the civil fraud group at Bird & Bird LLP, which is well-versed in seeking urgent interim relief, often with cross-border considerations. Sophie Eyre heads the practice and continues to regularly lead on international and domestic commercial fraud cases in both the litigation and arbitration forums. Simona Peter is a further key figure, regularly advising on ancillary relief applications, including disclosure orders and injunctive relief.
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  • ‘The team of partners and associates are very proactive and commercial.'

  • ‘Sophie Eyre in London is exceptional.’

Key clients

  • XY UK Limited
  • Daniele Migani
  • Leader Logic SA
  • Leader Logic Holdings
  • Betta Oceanway
  • The Trainline.com
  • Rubikon Shipping Company
  • Destin Trading Limited
  • The trustee of the MF Trust

Work highlights

Represented the trustee of a Cayman Island Trust in a $572m fraud litigation involving PJSC National Bank Trust and PJSC Bank Otkritie Financial Corporation against multiple defendants, including MFT (PTC) Limited, with claims involving complex legal issues under Cayman and UK law.
Represented the claimant in a $140m fraud case against an Italian oil contractor involving a misrepresentation that led to a settlement agreement cancellation.
Represented five defendants in a $100m fraud case involving collusion and misrepresentation related to investments in a Liechtenstein fund, with a trial held in late 2024.

Lawyers

Leading partners

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

Sophie Eyre

Leading associates

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

Simona Peter

Practice head

Sophie Eyre

Other key lawyers

Simona Peter