‘Exactly the team to have on side in the biggest cases’, White & Case LLP represents both claimants and defendants in high-value civil fraud disputes involving multiple jurisdictions. The team’s expertise covers bringing and defending applications for interim relief, including freezing orders, other asset recovery and disclosure-related orders, and court orders in support of arbitration. UK civil fraud head John Rogerson is ’an excellent team leader’; Charles Balmain has extensive experience in civil fraud cases; and Swati Tripathi acts in numerous matters involving fraud issues. In January 2024, Raif Hassan, who is ‘a real star’, was made partner.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘The lawyers at White & Case are second to none at handling complex multi-jurisdictional matters.’

  • ‘Excellent team with seamless service across jurisdictions and multiple proceedings.’

  • ‘The civil fraud team at White & Case is absolutely excellent - real market leaders. They are all extremely bright and completely on top of difficult legal issues. A real pleasure to work with and exactly the team to have on side in the biggest cases.’

  • ‘Their judgement and instincts are spot on - couldn't be recommended more highly.’

  • ‘The practice has partners who are highly involved in matters and has set up a team of deeply skilled and specialised lawyers, who handle all aspects of clients’ cases without leaving any stone unturned.’

  • ‘John Rogerson is an excellent team leader, who works seamlessly in leading the counsel and solicitor team. He leads litigation in a considered and strategic manner, and is very alive to the risks and benefits of adopting different approaches in litigation.’

  • ‘Raif Hassan is a real star. He is clever, hard-working, has excellent judgement, and immediately sees the best points. He is adored by clients and has already built up an enviable practice as partner. A complete joy to work with.’

  • ‘Swati Tripathi stands out for being deeply involved and into all aspects of a case. Always a pleasure to work with.’

Key clients

  • The Republic of Mozambique
  • Proman
  • The Republic of India
  • Drake Foods

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

John Rogerson

Other key lawyers

Charles Balmain, Swati Tripathi, Raif Hassan