London-based partners Tim Browning and Mark Cooper are the lead contacts to note for civil fraud cases at Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP. They work closely with practitioners from across the firm’s other UK offices, particularly Manchester, handling the prosecution or defence of high-valued claims. David Flack adds expertise in banking sector conflicts, and Richard Little is an accomplished lead lawyer in cross-border civil fraud.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Attention to detail and prepared to fight to trial where it is necessary to do so.’

  • 'As a national firm with substantial offices around the country, it is able to offer much more efficient and cost effective solutions to the dispute/litigation needs of its clients without any compromise on the quality. It can also create excellent multi-jurisdictional teams from its offices.'

  • 'Mark Cooper is the standout partner covering fraud and banking/financial litigation. He has excellent client management skills allied to a keen eye for the tactical masterstroke.'

  • 'Tom Parry is a superb associate (and partner in the making) in the Manchester office.'

  • 'The team is great at understanding client needs, thoughtful in setting strategy, and effective in allocating appropriate resources to execution.'

  • 'Tim Browning has an intuitive understanding of what matters in a case, and works hard to achieve the best outcome in challenging situations. His manner is calming and pragmatic.'

  • 'Sheena Buddhdev is dedicated to understanding client needs and generates carefully thought-out strategies.'

  • 'Tom Parry. Really excellent: brilliant lawyer, dedicated, engaged, client focused. A delight to work with.'

  • 'Really highly motivated partners and associates produce outstanding work.'

  • 'Tim Browning – a rising star in the field of fraud, brings an irresistible combination of charm and tenacity to all disputes. Brilliant client handling.'

Key clients

  • Malaysia’s Minister of Finance (Incorporated)
  • 1Malaysia Development Berhad
  • Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • University of Portsmouth
  • Naftiran Intertrade Company (NICO) Limited
  • BCEGI Construction (UK) Limited
  • Homes England
  • Together Commercial Finance Limited

Work highlights

Acting for 1MDB and MOFI in a matter relating to the 1MDB fraud, involving the theft of well in excess of $4.5bn from the Malaysian people by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia, and involving criminal and civil investigations around the world.
Acting for Dubai Islamic Bank in both ADGM proceedings and related proceedings to recover unpaid loans of over $500m against NMC Healthcare.
Acting for Morrisons supermarket in a £35m civil fraud claim against a group of 9 defendants.

Practice head

Tim Browning; Mark Cooper

Other key lawyers

David Flack; Richard Little; Sheena Buddhdev; Tom Parry