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Fraud: civil

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BCL Solicitors LLP

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BCL Solicitors LLP has a strong offering for civil fraud cases that is spearheaded by Robert Lawrie, an experienced litigator with extensive expertise in this arena. Shaul Brazil is also well-versed in civil fraud work for both individuals and corporations, and at the more junior level, Ewelina James is an additional contact to note.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The lead lawyer representing me, Robert Lawrie, has successfully litigated on my behalf in a number of complex and distinctive areas for several years. He is knowledgeable, precise and tactical, with exceptional skills of foresight and discernment. In addition, he is extremely approachable, understanding and kind. I have been represented by many other firms and individuals, and nobody compares to Rob.’

  • ‘A first-rate litigation firm with excellence across the board.’

  • ‘Robert Lawrie is the best commercial litigator in the market at the moment. Utterly charming, exceptionally bright, and immensely hardworking.'

  • 'Ewelina James is a superstar for the future. You could not want for a better team behind you in a high-stakes trial.’

  • ‘An incredibly dynamic team; true specialists. Unfazed by complexity. Effective without all the pomp.’

  • ‘Robert Lawrie is the most agile fraud lawyer I have come across. A head above the rest. He always relishes a challenge. Nothing is impossible. Able to bring people together.'

Key clients

  • Fastron Limited & Rillius Holdings Limited
  • Zuleyha Tohtayeva
  • Octopus Finance Limited
  • D Trading International S.A.

Work highlights

Defended Parimatch against allegations of conspiracy and breach of contract claim.
Advising a well-known former Indian businessman, Nirav Modi, on defending a claim brought against him by the Indian government and pursuing a claim for recovery of assets worth approximately £21m.
Representing a Swiss corporate client, D Trading International SA, who is a victim of a sophisticated authorised push payment fraud seeking recovery of €1.5m.

Practice head

Robert Lawrie

Other key lawyers

Shaul Brazil; Ewelina James