Patrick Boylan > Simmons & Simmons > London, England > Lawyer Profile

With ‘unparalleled expertise in fraud cases’,  Simmons & Simmons‘ London team handles some of the market’s highest profile fraud cases, which frequently involve large sums and multi-jurisdictional issues. Representing both major corporations and HNW individuals, the practice is well known for combining expertise in complex financial fraud with specialisms in cross-border asset tracing and the international enforcement of judgments. It further leverages the firm’s enviable credentials in competition, market abuse, bribery and white-collar crime cases. The civil fraud group is co-led by UK litigation team head Patrick Boylan, an expert in interim relief, tracing remedies, and the interplay between civil and criminal law, and London and Bristol-based Ed Crosse, who ‘combines excellent knowledge of the law with a real understanding of the commercial drivers of cases’. The practice further includes Adam Brown, who acts for banking, private equity and hedge fund clients in cross-border fraud cases; Chloe Morris, whose specialisms encompass civil fraud, directors’ liability, and shareholder class actions; and Jon Malik, who acts for multinational clients from the finance, asset management, TMT, professional services, defence and extractive sectors.

Contractual, boardroom and joint venture disputes are key areas of expertise for the ‘sharp and responsive’ commercial disputes team at Simmons & Simmons. It is often called upon to advise on disputes with cross-border elements, representing a diverse roster of international clients. Patrick Boylan leads, boasting a broad commercial disputes practice that ranges from contentious competition matters to civil fraud claims. Ed Crosse is praised as a ‘client-focused and a highly experienced litigator’ and advises on litigation proceedings spanning various jurisdictions. Minesh Tanna is a go-to representative for TMT clients in litigation, arbitration and investigations, while Adam Brown handles contractual, JV, shareholder and post-M&A disputes. Eleanore Di Claudio specialises in contractual disputes and class actions and William Dunning focuses on the energy and TMT sectors.

From standalone and follow-on actions to cartel investigations, abuse of dominance proceedings, and collective actions, Simmons & Simmons is praised for its ‘user-friendly, pragmatic and commercial‘ offering. The group acts for defendants as well as claimants, and is often assisted by an in-house litigation funding team. Patrick Boylan is trusted by clients in the energy, life sciences, TMT, and financial sectors. Other key figures include Eleanore Di Claudio, who plays a key role in the firm’s class action proceedings.