Undertaking both claimant and defendant work, Mayer Brown International LLP‘s ’team of superstars’ is able to leverage the firm’s extensive network of offices in Europe, the US, Brazil and Asia. It is notably active in cases involving financial products, bank trading, insurance, insolvency, and bribery and corruption-related civil claims. Alistair Graham is ‘one of the most experienced civil fraud litigators around’; Stephen Moi acts in internal investigations; and Chris Roberts coordinates the London office’s cross-practice compliance and investigations team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘Combination of big-firm capability matched to partner-led advice. Genuine real-world experience.’
‘A team of superstars at all levels, who really are at the top of their game in this area.’
‘The team can reach into different areas of expertise that are necessary for civil fraud matters in the regulated financial sector.’
‘Alistair Graham is simply one of the best partners around. Manages to be both on top of the detail and able to see the wood for the trees, making the big judgement calls that keep cases moving in the right direction and his client's interests at the forefront.’
‘Alistair Graham is one of the most experienced civil fraud litigators around.’
‘Stephen Moi is increasingly impressive as a lead partner.’
- ‘Lauren Theodoulou is a standout counsel, who is very well organised and a pleasure to work with.’
- ‘Chris Roberts is a very strong counsel and surely a partner of the future - he has a great ability to manage teams of associates and maintain good relationships.’
Key clients
- Alvarez & Marsal Europe
- BDO
- eOne
- Principal Global Investors
- UBS
Work highlights
- Acting for Alvarez & Marsal Europe, as liquidators of Joannou & Paraskevaides (Overseas), coordinating proceedings brought in Guernsey against the company’s former directors, management, and ultimate beneficial owners, in relation to the misappropriation of company assets and fraudulent accounting practices.
- Assisted eOne with an internal investigation into allegations of fraud, arising out of currency trading, as well as the subsequent multi-million-pound fraud claim in the High Court, which included allegations of bribery, dishonesty, deceit, conspiracy and corruption.
- Acting for BDO Partners, as liquidators of Robin Symes, in a highly contentious liquidation involving the disputed ownership of antiquities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alistair Graham