Greenberg Traurig, LLP is noted for its extensive experience in acting for both claimants and defendants in fraud matters, representing corporations and individuals across a diverse range of industries. A substantial team of dispute specialists regularly act in standout cross-border cases. Claire Broadbelt and Kathryn Garbett co-lead the practice group and are both well-versed in bringing and defending significant claims in the London market. Annabel Thomas is another highly experienced commercial litigator in fraud matters, and Martin Shobbrook dedicates his practice to fraud matters. Mehmet Karagoz continues to further his experience in obtaining freezing injunctions against both individuals and companies, and has a broad caseload for corporations and high-net-worth individuals.
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‘GT are dogged, forensic, and put together hard-working and nimble litigation teams where absolutely everyone in that team adds value.’
'Annabel Thomas is a brilliant litigator whose eye for strategy is second to none. She is also fantastic on the technical aspects of difficult civil fraud and commercial disputes work.'
' Kathryn Garbett is a joy to work with on cases. She is highly pragmatic and commercial, which is a real value add to a client, whilst also bringing a depth of technical experience which is unrivalled in civil fraud matters.’
- 'A top choice for international fraud.'
- 'Annabel Thomas is a wonderful lawyer who is wonderful to work with.'
- 'The Greenberg Traurig London office have real in depth expertise on civil fraud matters covering all sectors. Tenacity, courage and the ability to analyse key legal and factual issues are attributes of all the key partners and associates.'
Key clients
- The Kingdom of Sweden
- Nova Leipzig S.a. r.l.
- ReSolve Advisory Limited as administrators of Festicket Ltd
- Crane Bank
- Tradition Financial Services
Work highlights
Assisting the Kingdom of Sweden through the Swedish Pensions Agency with the recovery of €120m in losses suffered by approximately 46,000 Swedish pension savers.
Representing a high-net-worth Russian businessman, now in the UK, who alleges he is the victim of a corporate raid in civil fraud proceedings brought by a now-insolvent Russian bank.
Representing Crane Bank and its shareholders in a claim issued against 15 defendants following special measures taken by the Central Bank of Uganda as part of a corrupt scheme to take control of Crane Bank and misappropriate its assets.
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Mehmet Karagoz
Practice head
Claire Broadbelt; Kathryn Garbett
Other key lawyers
Annabel Thomas; Martin Shobbrook; Mehmet Karagoz