A ‘top-tier firm for civil fraud work’, DLA Piper has an enviable market reputation for pursuing domestic and cross-border civil fraud disputes for clients from the financial services, funds, private wealth, media, sport, entertainment, and energy and resources sectors. Clients particularly appreciate the firm’s ability to leverage fraud experts across its offices in 43 jurisdictions worldwide. The team is led by cross-border and class action dispute expert Jamie Curle, who is ’a rigorous lawyer with great strategic nous’. The second line of experienced practitioners comprises Charles Allin, who has notable experience in fraud and asset recovery work; Jeremy Sher, the international head of the firm’s global class action group; Tom Laidler, who ‘works hard to achieve the right result for his client’; and James Carter, who is experienced in disputes involving energy and in African jurisdictions. Former co-practice head Jeremy Andrews has left the firm.
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Testimonials
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‘DLA are a top-tier firm for civil fraud work. Their partners and associates have substantial expertise in this area of law.’
‘Great coverage in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and they look to create innovative solutions to problems. Seem to be ahead of the game when it comes to using AI.’
‘Great breadth, depth and experience.’
‘Energetic and experienced team with broad expertise.’
‘Jamie Curle is a rigorous lawyer with great strategic nous.’
‘Tom Laidler is an intelligent and very able partner, who is easy to get on with and who works hard to achieve the right result for his client.’
Key clients
- Atlas Mara
- Volvo
- Renova Industries
- Stonegate
- Intrum Hellas
- Virgin Money
Work highlights
- Acting for Atlas Mara in approximately $200m, multi-jurisdictional proceedings, which concern alleged breaches of a sale and purchase agreement, including defending claims of fraud against the client.
- Defending Volvo Car Corporation and Volvo Car UK against mass claims (including fraud cases), which relate to the alleged use of prohibited defeat devices.
- Acting for Renova Industries in bringing serious allegations of fraud in the BVI against Mikhail Abyzov and his affiliated companies.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Jamie Curle; Paul Hopman
Other key lawyers
Charles Allin; Jeremy Sher; Tom Laidler; James Carter