Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner‘s ’engaged’ and ‘dynamic’ civil fraud team is going from strength to strength and works closely with its other stellar litigators to offer clients a comprehensive service in multifaceted and high-value cases. While it has excellent capabilities across the range of sectors, the team’s counsel to African government clients is a standout niche. Leadership of the practice is divided between Segun Osuntokun, who has over thirty years of expertise litigating across the banking, financial services, and energy sectors, and Rachel Ziegler, who has extensive experience in dealing with a wide range of interim applications. Andrew Tuson is the name to note for representing regulated companies in pursuing claims relating to investment frauds, while Georgia Henderson-Cleland is the key contact for crypto fraud work.
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Testimonials
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‘The BCLP team have experience both in depth and in breadth in this sector, and are a real joy to work with. They are engaged, dynamic and a step above any other firms I have worked with in this sector. They are responsive to client - and barrister - requirements, and will think of every angle.’
‘Graham Shear is an excellent and reassuring partner to work with. He thinks outside the box, and manages to find solutions even where a case initially seems like a long shot.'
- 'Rachel Ziegler has killer instincts and is an excellent team leader who will undoubtedly continue to go from strength to strength.'
- 'Fiona Boyle stands out.'
‘An outstanding team that continually provides first-class advice.’
‘Segun Osuntokun - an excellent and wise team leader.'
'Andrew Tuson is in total command of the detail.'
‘BCLP's civil fraud team is amongst the very best in the market. They offer an all-round stellar service.’
'A really excellent team of very smart lawyers who go the extra mile for their clients and are a real pleasure to work with.''Rachel Ziegler is bright, strategic and unflappable.'
Key clients
- BGC Partners
- Ackerman Group
- Legal & General
- CSC Directors
- Durham Mortgages
- Jupiter Mortgage
- Stratton Hawksmoor
- Curzon Mortgages
- Harben Finance
- Ripon Mortgages
- Federal Government of Nigeria
- Attorney General of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Work highlights
Advising Legal & General on a major securities litigation against Glencore with a potentially significant precedent-setting impact in the global natural resources industry.
Advising Mikail Osmanovich Shishkhanov, a Russian businessman and financier, on his defence against a highly-complex, cross-border, $1bn-plus conspiracy claim issued by PJSC National Bank Trust in the courts of the British Virgin Islands against the client and over 30 other defendants.
Advising a sovereign state on a high-profile, multi-million dollar banking claim for the recovery of allegedly dishonestly retained funds.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Rachel Ziegler
Practice head
Segun Osuntokun; Rachel Ziegler
Other key lawyers
Andrew Tuson; Andrew Street; Georgia Henderson-Cleland; Graham Shear; Fiona Boyle