Practice areas

We regularly advise clients in cross-border disputes or recovery proceedings, including the tracing of assets, and the obtaining of information and evidence by compulsion.  Cross-border matters in which our partners have acted involve the Cayman Islands, the BVI, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, France, the Isle of Man, Jersey, Brazil, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Greece, Ireland, the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden and Russia.

We also advise banks, other financial institutions and companies in relation to fraud and act for them in subsequent proceedings, including regulatory investigations following the discovery of fraud.  We take or respond to pre-emptive action in the form of asset freezing or search and seizure injunctions.  In addition, we advise clients who have been required to provide information, act as witnesses or otherwise become involved in criminal investigations or prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office or the Financial Services Authority.

We have significant experience in trusts litigation and regularly advise the trustee arms of financial institutions in a broad range of trust-related problems and disputes.  Our work often involves international elements and we advise clients in relation to proceedings in or involving offshore tax havens, utilising established contacts with overseas practitioners where necessary.

We have substantial experience in commercial arbitrations, specifically those under ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL rules.