Civil fraud practice Dechert LLP is responsible for settling commercial disputes and multinational investigations into fraud and asset recovery. The practice enjoys a diverse clientele, from sovereign wealth funds and global banks to ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWI). Team leader Dorothy Cory-Wright possesses expertise in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution, while partner Adam Silver is experienced in handling cross-border disputes and enforcement actions.
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Key clients
- The Financial Conduct Authority
- Nikolay Falin
- British American Insurance Company (BAICO)
- Société Générale de Banque au Liban
Work highlights
- Advised Dame Elizabeth Gloster on her independent investigation into the FCA’s regulation and supervision of collapsed “mini-bond” issuer London Capital & Finance plc.
- Representing railway freight tycoon Nikolay Falin in a classic €200m+ Russian oligarch tussle over the ownership of two valuable Russian companies.
- Advising the Judicial Manager of BAICO on the registration and enforcement in Trinidad and Tobago of a $125m judgment for breach of fiduciary duty against BAICO’s former chairman/director.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Dorothy Cory-Wright