Maitland Chambers is recognised as ‘a go to chambers for civil fraud cases’, particularly claims involving offshore jurisdictions. In a recent highlight, David Mumford KC and Watson Pringle successfully appeared for the defendant in Magomedov & ors v FESCO & ors, involving a challenge to the English Court’s jurisdiction to hear a $13.8bn unlawful means conspiracy claim brought against it by a the founder of the Summa Group, who is currently imprisoned in Russia. In a separate matter, Mumford KC also continues to act for the Legal & General group of claimants in FSMA s.90 and s.90A claims against Glencore, concerning alleged failure to disclose instances of corruption and bribery in its operations in multiple jurisdictions. Arnold Ayoo joined the team in July 2025.
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- 'Robert Penson is very helpful and willing to find pragmatic solutions.'
- 'Danny Wilkinson is fantastic.'
- 'Faultless service from the clerks' room.'
- 'Maitland Chambers are a very reputable chambers.'
- 'An excellent all-round set. Strong across the board from juniors to seniors in fraud claims.'
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