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Fraud: civil

RPC

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Comprising a large specialist team, RPC is well-equipped to take on complex and multi-jurisdictional cases. With notable experience in Russian/FSU fraud disputes, the firm is developing innovative approaches to crypto fraud and asset recovery. The team is led by Tom Hibbert , a noted expert in African jurisdictions, large-scale corruption and unlawful asset-stripping cases and bolstered by the knowledge and experience of Jonathan Cary , a specialist in banking and finance disputes. Chris Ross  represents several high-net-worth individuals in multi-jurisdictional cases, and Parham Kouchikali  leverages his experience in the banking sector acting for several high-profile corporate clients and financial institutions. In addition, Alan Williams  draws upon his considerable knowledge of asset recovery, cross-border disputes and international arbitration.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team at RPC is excellent. They have a real depth of knowledge in civil fraud, banking and international arbitration. Their banking and civil fraud practices overlap offering real synergies between the two areas.’

  • ‘We contacted the RPC team based on their strong reputation in commercial dispute cases. The team came highly recommended by other lawyers and were quick to connect us with the appropriate partner to lead the case.'

  • ‘RPC has a very experienced civil fraud team, with strengths at all levels. It is particularly good at looking at unexplored angles, legal and factual, which can unlock the case. The team is highly motivated and hard-working.’

  • ‘This is a large, but very approachable team - everyone pulls their weight and they are particularly strong at gearing up and resourcing for big matters.’

  • ‘Dan Wyatt is an excellent junior partner, well versed in all matters of fraud litigation and particularly strong in crypto work. He's flying in the fraud and crypto arenas and is profiling amazingly for someone of his level.'

  • ‘Parham Kouchikali is excellent to work with and provides a tier one service to his clients: he is thoughtful, hard-working and strategically minded. He runs a brilliant team of associates, barristers and experts.’

Key clients

  • Federal Government of Nigeria
  • Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
  • Loreley Financing (Jersey) No. 30 Limited
  • Kostyantin Zhevago
  • Bank St Petersburg
  • Libra Holdings Limited
  • Leonid Khanukaev
  • Apollo Ventures Co Ltd
  • Hua She Asset Management (Shanghai)

Work highlights

  • Represented the Federal Republic of Nigeria in its claim against JP Morgan (JPM), arising out of the bank's role in transferring $875 million to a company, Malabu Oil & Gas Limited, which was the vehicle for a disgraced former Nigerian Minister of Petroleum, Chief Etete, pursuant to a fraudulent and corrupt scheme relating to the acquisition of an oil prospecting licence (OPL 245) by the oil majors Shell and Eni for the sum of $1.3 billion.
  • Representing Siam Commercial Bank Company Ltd in its defence of Commercial Court proceedings brought by a Thai businessman (and his associated companies), currently living in political exile in France. The US$2 billion claim arises from the sale of the claimants' majority interest in a Thai group of companies specialising in largescale wind energy projects.
  • The team acts for the Ukrainian billionaire businessman Kostyantin Zhevago in relation to claims arising from the insolvency of Bank Finance and Credit (BFC) brought by the UK incorporated company WWRT Limited (WWRT). WWRT alleges that it has claims against Mr Zhevago under certain loans assigned to it from the Deposit Guarantee Fund of Ukraine.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Dan Wyatt
RPC
Dan Wyatt is an experienced commercial litigator with particular expertise in complex, international, high value civil fraud, crypto / digital asset, financial services, and shareholder/partnership disputes. His work is usually multi-jurisdictional, and frequently involves Former Soviet Union countries. Dan advises on proceedings in all levels of the English courts, as well as on arbitration proceedings. Clients have praised Dan's "commercial pragmatism", and noted that he is "personable and extremely responsive" and "has the ability to drive towards a solution to end the litigation rather than protracting it at great expense to both sides". They have also noted that he "clearly identifies the key issues in complex, fact-heavy cases" and "has the ability to explain complicated issues in a very simple and easy to understand manner". Dan has also been commended for his "good litigation sense with sound legal and tactical understanding and strong project management skills". Dan's notable recent High Court cases include the following: PJSC Bank "Finance and Credit" & Anr -v- Zhevago & Ors Filatona & Deripaska -v- Navigator, Chernukhin, & Navio   AS Latvijas Krajbanka (In Liquidation) -v- Antonov Pyrrho Investments -v- MWB Property Limited & Ors

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Tom Hibbert

Other key lawyers

Dan Wyatt, Tim Potts, Jonathan Cary, Chris Ross, Parham Kouchikali, Alan Williams

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