Alternative Investment Funds
United Kingdom
11 September 2025
Highlighted by clients for its ‘knowledge and experience in international matters’, the civil fraud offering at Dechert LLP is counsel of choice to a selection of sovereign wealth funds, global banks, major financial investors, insurers, corporations, and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. As head of the firm’s London commercial disputes group, Dorothy Cory-Wright oversees civil fraud work and is vastly experienced at the highest level. Adam Silver draws praise as ’extremely clever, entirely commercial and realistic in his approach’, and Stephen Surgeoner operates a broad commercial disputes practice with civil fraud expertise. Daniel Natoff excels in advice to the finance sector, and both Ricci Potts and Annabelle Nelsson are names to note.
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Testimonials
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‘The Dechert team is extremely impressive. Of particular note is the depth of knowledge and experience in international matters, including partners and associates with multi-lingual abilities (including Arabic) and a deep understanding of Middle Eastern affairs, politics and culture.’
'The stand-out partner is without doubt Adam Silver: Adam is simply one of the best solicitors I have dealt - he is extremely clever, entirely commercial and realistic in his approach, is able to anticipate developments in the litigation, and has a really good sense of what will and will not work in court.'
'Ricci Potts has wide experience in commercial and banking matters and solid commercial sense.'
'Daniel Natoff and Annabelle Nelsson are exceptionally hard-working.'
‘Dechert has a talented team of dedicated lawyers with experience in all areas of civil fraud, ranging from corporate investigations through to complex litigation and arbitration.’
‘Stephen Surgeoner is a standout partner. Very easy to deal with - but with a deep intellect and strong legal capability.’
Key clients
- Credit Suisse Asset Management
- Cedar Mundi (Holding) SAL
- Union Bancaire Privée
- UBP SA
- UBP Asset Management (Bermuda) Limited
- GPT Special Project Management Limited
- Airbus SE
Work highlights
Acting for the UBP parties in connection with substantial commercial court proceedings commenced against them and 40 other defendants by the Public Institution for Social Security, a public body that runs the Kuwaiti social security system and pension scheme.
Representing GPT and its parent company, Airbus, in relation to civil claims filed by a former employee.
Acting for Credit Suisse in £2bn insurance claims linked to the financial aftermath of the collapse of Greensill Capital.
Practice head
Dorothy Cory-Wright
Other key lawyers
Adam Silver; Stephen Surgeoner; Daniel Natoff; Ricci Potts; Annabelle Nelsson