With ‘the capacity and skillset to go toe-to-toe with the best’, Willkie Farr & Gallagher (UK) LLP’s London team assists with the investigation, litigation and resolution of wrongdoing-related cases. Representing corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms, the practice consistently acts in large fraud cases in the Commercial Court, It is also experienced in parallel UK-US cases. Peter Burrell, who acts in disputes involving financial fraud, securities, insider dealing, tax evasion and financial reporting issues, ‘can find a way through the most intractable problem’; Simon Osborn-King is an expert in fraud allegation-related claims; and Jerry Healy ’has excellent judgement’.
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‘A really driven team that is passionate about what it does and it shows.’
‘They are an outstanding alternative to the Magic Circle firms in London. US headquartered, they have built a very serious London team in this area in a short space of time through very astute lateral hires and rapid promotion. They have the capacity and skillset to go toe-to-toe with the best and they never fail to impress.’
‘The team's great strengths are their creativity and their tenacity. That means they are determined to fight for the best result for the client, and they find creative and effective ways of doing so.’
‘Simon Osborn-King, Jerry Healy and Peter Burrell are all absolutely first rate.’
‘Peter Burrell never lets any possible avenue go unexplored. He can find a way through the most intractable problem. Shows exceptional commitment to cases.’
‘Simon Osborn-King has a superb understanding of the commercial realities of any situation, and how to use litigation to achieve the client's aim.’
‘Jerry Healy is very clever, very responsive and has excellent judgement. Simon Osborn-King is great for strategic issues.’
‘Giles Harvey is extremely hard-working and gets great results. A truly excellent associate.’
Key clients
- Jusan Technologies
- Man Group
- Montlake
- Nopporn Suppipat
- Republic of Djibouti
- Kroll
Work highlights
- Successfully acted for Nopporn Suppipat and his companies in a large fraud trial at the Commercial Court, achieving a $860m judgment.
- Defending Man Group against a multi-billion-pound, cross-border fraud dispute in the Commercial Court in London.
- Obtained judgment for Montlake, an Irish investment fund, in a dispute centred on a serious civil fraud claim, including breaches of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance and unlawful means conspiracy.
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Peter Burrell