Emma Allen
Taylor Wessing LLPFielding both civil and criminal fraud specialists, Taylor Wessing LLP has a notable track record in pursuing, investigating and defending high-profile allegations of fraud. The practice is particularly experienced in cryptocurrency disputes, as well as representing Middle Eastern private wealth firms in matters involving either fraud or corruption. David De Ferrars‘ experience encompasses large financial fraud cases; Andrew Howell is global co-head of the firm’s international disputes group; and Tim Strong is ’a real team player’. Promoted to partner in May 2024, Emma Allen is ‘a great solicitor’, who acts in cross-border litigation involving serious allegations of civil fraud.
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‘The team is incredibly organised, friendly and professional.’
‘Tim Strong is an absolute pleasure to work with and a real team player.’
‘Despite being a partner at a City firm, Tim Strong has that rare ability to make everyone he works with feel important and valued. He is always available to discuss and to contribute.’
‘Emma Allen is superb - a great solicitor to have instructing counsel.’
Key clients
- Celsius Network
Work highlights
- Acting in a complex high-profile, high-value, cross-border High Court claim brought by a group of companies, known as Gemini, which comprises various entities and investments controlled by one of the largest industrialist families in Egypt, the Sawiris family.
- Acting for an international logistics company in a claim against former employees and former contractors for breaches of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance, and unlawful means conspiracy.
- Defending Celsius Network in relation to a claim brought by Fabric Ventures Group for rescission of a share subscription agreement, with a counterclaim by Celsius for payment of sums due under that agreement.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Andrew Howell, David de Ferrars