Often active on matters with an international component, US law firm Brown Rudnick LLP is home to civil fraud, criminal and regulatory law expertise. The practice, which is headed by SFO and NCA investigations veteran, Neill Shrimpton , is distinctly well-versed in asset tracing and recovery, in addition to cases where fraudulent misrepresentations have incurred share prices losses. Jane Colston is often active on forensic investigations involving freezing, search, trace and freeze assets and proprietary elements, among others, meanwhile Jessica Lee is a more junior partner who is forging a prominent reputation for cases within the financial services sector.

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Testimonials

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‘Utterly committed to clients - a laser-focus on their needs. Where I would go if I were in trouble.’
‘Jane Colston - one of the very best litigators in the market. Hugely effective, efficient, great use of tech and a warmth and an unequalled compassion for clients.'
Jessica Lee - new partner - one to watch - particularly strong in the tech and cyber sectors.’
‘Brown Rudnick's civil fraud expertise is, in my view, exceptional.’
Jessica Lee: I consider that Jessica is a rising star. Her experience in the field of crypto-currency is well-known but she deserves equal commendation for her expertise in general fraud litigation.’
‘A wonderful team led by Jane Colston who I rate as one of the best fraud litigators in London. Calm, measured, legally and strategically astute, allied to being incredibly approachable and commercial. I also use their New York team spearheaded by the brilliant David Molton and Cameron Moxley - my go-to US litigators!’
‘Jessica Lee, who is forging a reputation in digital assets disputes, is someone who I really rate.'

Key clients

Recovery Partners G.P. Limited and Revoker LLP
Various Investors v RSA Insurance Group Limited
Mr Gilles Guerin
Group of Shareholders v Barclays Plc
Group of Shareholders v Standard Chartered Plc
Mikail Shishkhanov

Work highlights

Acted for the claimants in this matter which concerns the unlawful diversion of a business opportunity to provide services to members of the surviving family of the deceased Georgian billionaire Arkadi Patarkatsishvili, whose estate came under attack in the period following his unexpected death in 2008 from various individuals including Boris Berezovsky and Joseph Kay and from the Georgian government.|
Acted for a group of 72 institutional investors against RSA Insurance Group Limited (“RSA”) in claims under section 90A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. The group claims damages in excess of £150 million arising from their reliance on alleged untrue and misleading statements and omissions in the defendant’s published information, alternatively alleged dishonest delay in publishing relevant information.
Acted for an individual defendant accused of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering in the context of a grand corruption case concerning the Kuwaiti state pension fund. The underlying facts are the subject of criminal and civil investigations and proceedings in Switzerland, Kuwait and England.