Hogan Lovells International LLP

With ‘one of the best and broadest civil fraud litigation teams in London’, Hogan Lovells International LLP is routinely instructed on high-stakes, high-value cases that frequently establish precedent. Particularly well known for international cases that require multi-jurisdictional advice, the London practice is experienced in matters involving Cyprus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Cyprus, Libya, and the UAE, and its expertise covers asset recovery and enforcement actions that arise out of the misappropriation of funds and assets in collapsed regimes, particularly in Africa. Highly rated civil fraud specialist Michael Roberts leads the disputes and investigations practice in London; Liam Naidoo, an expert in fraud, bribery, corruption and human rights cases, is ’the best of the best’; Chris Hardman consistently acts in large fraud matters before the English courts; Rebecca Wales has significant experience in pre-emptive and interlocutory relief (including freezing and search orders); and Richard Lewis has ‘been at the coalface of the top fraud cases of recent years’. The team further comprises Oliver Humphrey, who acts in fraud, bribery and corruption cases across multiple jurisdictions that involve worldwide freezing injunctions and global asset recovery efforts, and CIS region expert Rebecca Newell.

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Testimonials

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‘The team, from top to bottom, is incredibly impressive and capable. They are also tirelessly dedicated and they completely master litigation in its every detail and aspect.’
‘Hogan Lovells has one of the best and broadest civil fraud litigation teams in London, with the best and biggest cases staffed with a roster of superb litigators.’
‘Enormous breadth and depth of talent, from partners to junior associates. Incredibly knowledgeable, adaptable and proactive in this field - they have seen it and done it all before.’
‘Such a formidable team demonstrates that it can achieve truly marvellous outcomes. For fraud litigation, Hogan Lovells is the best outfit in the City, by a considerable distance.’
‘Michael Roberts leads his team in a calm, good humoured and thoroughly authoritative way. His easy manner and intelligence make working alongside him a real pleasure.’
‘Richard Lewis is peerless in this field. He has been at the coalface of the top fraud cases of recent years. A master of innovation.’
‘Rebecca Wales is highly experienced, while Oli Humphrey is unflappable under fire.’
‘Liam Naidoo is the best of the best. A brilliant lawyer. Fantastic with clients too.’

Key clients

Madison Pacific Trust
Argentem Creek Partners
Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation
JSC PrivatBank
Liquidators from Grant Thornton UK
Nederlandse Financierings-Maatschappij voor Ontwikkelingslanden
Gramercy Funds Management
Kazakhstan Kagazy
JSC BTA Bank
FM Capital Partners
Libya Africa Investment Portfolio

Work highlights

Acting for Eurasian Natural Resources Corporation (ENRC) in its high-profile claim against ENRC's former solicitors and a former law firm partner, as well as in related litigation against the UK Serious Fraud Office.
Acting for JSC CB PrivatBank in its high-profile claim against former shareholders Igor Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov, and six companies alleged to be (secretly) owned by them.
Continuing to represent various UK companies in liquidation (together with their liquidators from Grant Thornton) in a substantial international fraud and asset recovery matter concerning the precious metals industry.