As part of its complex and international recovery group, civil fraud work at Gateley Legal is handled by accomplished litigators that form an ‘exceptionally well balanced’ team. Richard Healey's expertise in asset tracing, injunctive relief, and cross-border enforcement is lauded by one client as ’second-to-none’, and he co-leads with ‘excellent strategist’ Mark Wilson, who divides his time between London and Birmingham. Alex Thompson is developing notable experience in international cases, and he was elevated to the partnership in May 2024.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Gateley Legal’s civil fraud practice is exceptionally well balanced, combining legal insight with commercial awareness and a strong focus on delivering the best results for their clients. Their handling of complex fraud matters is strategic and measured, with a clear appreciation for the nuance and sensitivity such cases often require.'
- ‘Richard Healey is a standout practitioner in the civil fraud space, bringing a rare combination of intellectual precision, international reach and deep strategic judgement to every matter he leads. His experience spans some of the most complex and multi-jurisdictional disputes in this area, and his expertise in asset tracing, injunctive relief and cross-border enforcement is second-to-none.'
- ‘Gateley provide excellent client service, are flexible and creative with a strong bench of experienced lawyers.’
- ‘Mark Wilson is experienced, purposeful, commercial in his approach. He has vast and significant experience with complex litigation and asset recovery matters. Richard Healey is an excellent strategist and powerhouse for handling asset tracing, enforcement and complex commercial litigation.’
- 'The team has strength in depth, provides brilliant analysis of cases, excellent strategic overview of litigation and is highly responsive to client and counsel team alike.'
- 'The quality of work is excellent and the team is clearly able to manage large civil fraud cases with great efficiency, ensuring that all aspects and work streams are carefully managed.'
- 'Extremely knowledgeable team, excellent lawyers and commercial approach.'
- 'The team provides a first-class service to clients.'
Key clients
- BDO LLP
- Begbies Traynor (Central) LLP
- Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine
- Ernst & Young LLP
- Grant Thornton (UK) LLP
- Griffins
- Interpath
- Kroll Advisory
- Forvis Mazars
- PwC (UK)
- RSM Restructuring Advisory LLP
- Teneo
Work highlights
Acting for the liquidators of Tiuta International Limited in relation to claims against former directors for fraudulent trading and fraudulent breach of duty concerning the refinancing of a toxic debt portfolio around the time of the 2008 financial crisis.
Advising the trustee in bankruptcy of Peter Kerkar on his ongoing investigations concerning Mr. Kerkar’s affairs, including the extent to which he personally benefited from the alleged fraud.
Acted for the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine in intervening in and preventing a £65m fraud claim being pursued by an English SPV called WWRT Limited against a Ukrainian oligarch and his wife.
Practice head
Richard Healey; Mark Wilson
Other key lawyers
Alex Thompson; James Baty; Annabel Chapman