Adam Forster > RPC > London, England > Lawyer Profile

RPC‘s ‘standout fraud litigators’ are routinely sought out to handle multiple, large-scale cases. In addition to representing corporations, financial institutions and states, the 44-lawyer-strong practice is engaged by HNW individuals for substantial fraud claims in the English courts, and at global levels, the team acts in heavyweight corporate investigations and fraud-related disputes all over the world. Tom Hibbert‘s recent experience includes a multi-jurisdictional conspiracy claim; Jonathan Cary has significant experience in disputes containing fraud aspects; Alan Williams‘ wide-ranging caseload encompasses asset recovery and fraud cases; Jake Hardy has extensive experience in civil fraud actions involving financial markets participants and products; and international civil fraud disputes specialist Dan Wyatt has ‘carved out a market-leading presence in crypto fraud’. Other active practitioners are Chris Whitehouse, who acts in cryptoasset disputes; Tim Potts, whose experience includes disputes concerning widely publicised frauds; Adam Forster, whose civil fraud expertise covers asset tracing, freezing and recovery work; and Jodie Egan, a specialist in civil fraud matters featuring cross-border issues. In June 2024, the team received further reinforcement, welcoming Eversheds Sutherland (International) LLP’s former civil fraud head Neville Byford.

RPC‘s ‘incredibly strong international arbitration department’ comprises experts in energy, insurance, international trade and banking disputes, as well as investment arbitrations and large-scale enforcement proceedings. Shai Wade is ‘a superb arbitration lawyer’, while Jonathan Wood is a veteran international arbitration expert. The next line of key practitioners features investor-state arbitration practice head Tatiana Minaeva, who is ‘destined for great things’, as well as Kirtan Prasad, Fred Kuchlin, Adam Forster and Anna Riquetti. Paul Baker left the firm in 2023.