England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing
Devonshires Solicitors LLP
Devonshires Solicitors LLP ’s litigation and disputes resolution practice advises on a broad spectrum of cross-border investigations, fraud, and regulatory work, focusing principally on clients operating in the housing, banking, and private client sectors. The team is led by market veteran Philip Barden , a litigation lawyer highly experienced in the insurance, IT, PFI, and supply chain areas. David Pack is noted for his multi-jurisdictional capabilities within the white collar fraud practice.
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Testimonials
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‘A very impressive team of lawyers who between them can offer a fantastic service across both civil and criminal cases, particularly with an international dimension.’
‘David Pack is a standout partner. He brings a wealth of experience, particularly in the international field. He is utterly charming, and clients know from the outset that he will go the extra mile for them.’
‘Devonshires are really starting to make waves in the crime, fraud and licensing space. They have always been well plugged in to local authorities work in this space, but they are increasingly becoming more involved in the private client aspect to civil fraud, acting for companies and HNWIs in respect of civil claims, including ancillary matters such as freezing injunctions, regulatory disputes and extradition.'
‘David Pack - he is smart, tactically shrewd and very hard-working. Clients like him because he is down to earth and has a no nonsense approach to litigation. He doesn't put up boundaries but seeks to overcome them. His "what's the problem, what's the solution" mentality is exactly what busy individuals and companies want to see. I have always been impressed by: how swiftly David responds to unexpected developments; his about to stay well-informed and connected; and his ability to have a varied and diverse understanding of various sectors.’
‘A great understanding of global disputes and corps-border strategy. The teams we worked with a re diverse but focused.’
‘The teams were tailor-made for each car we felt with. Mr David Pack is fantastic, congenial and user-friendly. We unreservedly recommend him.’
Key clients
- Mr Peter Weinzierl / Anglo Austrian AAB Bank (formerly Meinl Bank AG) (in liquidation)
Work highlights
- Instructed by Mr Peter Weinzierl the former CEO of Anglo Austrian AAB Bank (formerly Meinl Bank AG) (in liquidation) concerning allegation of fraud and/or money laundering in respect of the bank’s role in “Operation Car Wash”, the Oderbrecht Brazilian money laundering scandal thatresulted in the President of Brazil, Mr Luiz Ignacio Lula da Silva, receiving a 12-year prison sentence for bribery and corruption and Odebrecht pleaded guilty and agreed to pay USD 3.5 billion settlement.