A strong choice across fraud and white-collar crime litigation, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP is recognised for its cross-border capabilities, particularly parallel UK and US proceedings. Managing partner at the London office Peter Burrell coordinates the civil fraud group and is an experienced litigator across the board. Simon Osborn-King is growing his civil fraud litigation portfolio, and Jerry Healy has also increased his focus on this area recently. Giles Harvey and Ed Coles are additional contacts of note.
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Testimonials
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‘A dynamic team with a real can-do attitude. On top of that, they are lovely people to work with.’
‘Giles Harvey is a real star.’
‘Combines excellent technical knowledge with huge amounts of determination and energy, never leaving any stone unturned, or any possibility unexamined.’
‘Jerry Healy - clever, with excellent judgement and an ability to see right to the heart of any problem. Thorough and determined. Brilliant at getting the best from any argument, or person.’
‘They are an outstanding alternative to the magic circle firms in London. US headquartered, they have built a very serious London team in this area in a short space of time by very astute lateral hire and rapid promotion. They have the capacity and skill sets to go toe-to-toe with the best and they never fail to impress.’
'Peter Burrell is a remarkable litigator and leads his team from the front. He has a prodigious appetite for work, displays first class judgement and draws heavily from the very talented team behind him.'
Key clients
- Man Group
- Republic of Djibouti
- Kroll
- Real Assets Global Opportunity Fund 1 Ltd
Work highlights
Defending Man Group in a cross-border civil fraud dispute with a claim value of a least $1bn.
Advised Nopporn Suppipat, a Thai billionaire who founded Thailand’s biggest wind power firm, on being forced to sell his shares at a massive discount after being driven out of Thailand having been charged with lèse-majesté.
Acting for the Republic of Djibouti and related parties in damages proceedings in the Commercial Court brought by Abdourahman Boreh, following the set-aside of a worldwide freezing order made against him.
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Practice head
Peter Burrell
Other key lawyers
Simon Osborn-King; Jerry Healy; Giles Harvey; Ed Coles