Noted for its capabilities in high-profile fraud and conspiracy claims (often before the Commercial Court), Fieldfisher is regularly engaged by various multinationals and domestic corporates. The team is highly regarded for its scope of expertise, providing services on all aspects of misfeasance, contractual breaches, and money laundering claims. Based in Birmingham, practice head Richard Waugh specialises in complex fraud litigation and commercial disputes, while Adam Sturt is experienced in cases relating to the misappropriation of confidential information and restraint of trade. Stephen May concentrates on regulatory and public law issues, and Jim Sharkey has a track record in High Court litigation.
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Accolades
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Testimonials
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- ‘The regional team at Fieldfisher shows exemplary collaboration and people skills. It is always a pleasure dealing with them.'
- ‘Recent interactions with Esther Thomas have produced very high-quality work, unpicking a complicated case with a large volume of data and providing appropriate advice and excellent drafting. Esther demonstrates calm and capable competence under pressure, working to tight deadlines and with an eye for detail. She has an unshowy manner and is a great pleasure to work with.’
Key clients
- AQA Education, AB (a FTSE100 company) and XYZ
- APL Formwork and Steve Crump
Work highlights
Advising Mr Igor Kolomoisky in respect of a US$1.9billion claim and a Worldwide Freezing Order in the sum of US$2.6 billion imposed against him by PrivatBank.
Practice head
Richard Waugh
Other key lawyers
Adam Sturt; Stephen May; Jim Sharkey; Darren Kenny; David Kaluwahandi; Emma Freudenthal; Ryan Hughes; Lawrence Accardi; Esther Thomas