Andrew Ford
LK Law LLP‘Finding imaginative and cost-effective solutions’, specialist disputes practice LK Law LLP is experienced in high-profile international commercial disputes that contain large-scale frauds. The team also acts for (and against) corporate groups and HNW individuals in securing assets all over the world. Andrew Ford focuses on large international disputes, fraud cases and asset tracing, frequently in matters involving banks; Caroline Phipps’ practice encompasses civil fraud matters; and Claudia Scherman acts for both claimants and defendants in high-value complex civil fraud claims. Amy Harvey joined the team in September 2024.
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‘LK Law is enjoyable to work with. They support their staff in developing their interests, creating a happy work space.’
‘They are friendly and professional - constantly finding imaginative and cost-effective solutions.’
‘They are very collaborative and team driven, both internally and with partners.’
‘Andrew Ford is an exceptional partner.’
‘Andrew Ford thinks out of the box and comes up with creative solutions - extremely user friendly and very knowledgeable.’
- ‘Amy Harvey is a star individual - a brilliant lawyer. Her strategic thinking is first rate, she is always on top of the detail, and she is masterful at managing teams.’
- ‘Amy Harvey is exceptional. Results-driven, supremely knowledgeable, and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Amy Harvey is a real lawyers’ lawyer and has significant fraud expertise. She's exceptionally smart, and a diligent and hard-working lawyer who lives and breathes her cases. No better person to have in a fraud case.’
Key clients
- Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers Company
- Diaz, Reus & Targ
- Field Industrial Supplies
- Newton Marine Products (2021) Company
- Scully Royalty
Work highlights
- Defending clients (who are among 47 defendants) against a $874m fraud claim that was brought by the public institution responsible for operating the state of Kuwait’s social security system and pension scheme.
- Acted for Ahmad Hamad Algosaibi & Brothers Company in its claims against Al Sanea (and his Saad Group), concerning his role in an alleged fraud resulting in losses of at least $9bn.
- Representing Charles Ridley, who was imprisoned in Dubai more than a decade ago for his part in a $500m fraud scheme, in seeking an injunction to procure his immediate release on the ground that the bank had breached a settlement agreement.
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Andrew Ford