Partner

Jason is a partner in our commercial litigation team in London. He specialises in insolvency litigation with a focus on complex multi jurisdictional fraud and asset recovery investigations. He also advises on litigation funding arrangements. He is hands on, enjoys getting into the detail, takes a strategic and commercial approach and brings a wealth of creativity and experience to every matter.

Jason has been involved in several high profile fraud matters over the last 15 years working for English and foreign office-holders, as well as boards, individual directors and stakeholders at all levels.

Prior to joining Gowling WLG, Jason was acting for the Joint Liquidators of Greensill Limited (a subsidiary of Greensill Capital UK Limited (in administration)) in relation to a US$600 million receivables programme. He was advising the Joint Liquidators in relation to claims of c. $440 million against certain companies within the Katerra group (all of which are in Chapter 11 in the US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division), and leading a team in relation to document gathering and investigations generally.

Legal 500 says:

'Jason Freedman is an excellent litigator, and his hunger and passion to get to the bottom of what has gone on in fraud situations is admirable, and reflects well in evidence that is prepared by him and his team.'

'Jason Freedman is a 'very solid adviser', particularly in relation to allegations of fraud.'