Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP‘s ’fantastic practice’ fields experts in civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery actions, in relation to misappropriated assets throughout the world. Banking, finance and real estate sector expert Kamran Rehman succeeded Clare Arthurs as team head in April 2024; Michael Brown‘s disputes practice encompasses civil fraud claims; international disputes group head Richard Marshall is ’the perfect lawyer to deal with fraud cases’; and Phillip D’Costa‘s track record takes in civil fraud, asset tracing and recovery claims.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Penningtons Manches Cooper is fully committed, dedicated and attentive to the needs of clients.’
‘A fantastic practice in a very competitive field - strength in depth and a fabulous team. Great litigators - strategically astute, technically strong and commercial.’
‘Richard Marshall is always willing to go that extra mile for clients. He combines tactical awareness with strong business acumen, which means he is the perfect lawyer to deal with fraud cases.’
- ‘Oliver Cooke is unique in that he repeatedly demonstrates the ability to litigate a vast variety of work. Whether the case is paper heavy, expert led or reliant on a single witness, Oliver's approach is always appropriate for the client's needs.’
‘Phillip D'Costa is approachable, unflappable, and has a fantastic stream of instructions, particularly from India.’
‘Valya Georgieva is indefatigable, clever and secures the best results for her clients.’
‘David Niven is experienced, seasoned, and rises to every challenge. David O'Brien is one of the cleverest litigators in the City - spots things missed by silks, and has an incredible understanding of law and practice. A go-to lawyer in a crisis.’
‘Kamran Rehman possesses robust legal and analytical skills, and is highly adept at devising practical commercial solutions to disputes.’
Key clients
- Plustech
- Astra Global DMCC
- Consumers’ Association (t/a Which?)
Work highlights
- Acted in a claim relating to a profit-sharing agreement that related to the sale of a golf course.
- Defended allegations of making fraudulent representations to induce the claimant to enter into a contract to buy a business.
- Defended an individual against allegations of being involved in a dividend cum-ex-type fraud that was committed against the Danish tax authorities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Kamran Rehman