Civil Fraud

We are the market-leading set for civil fraud.

Members at all levels have been instructed in many of the most significant recent cases, across jurisdictions worldwide. Cases such as Beresovsky v Abramovitch, Tajik Aluminium and BTA Bank v Ablyazov underline our pre-eminence, as a leading set in this sector.

Fountain Court members have extensive expertise across the full range of civil fraud claims, including bank‑related fraud such as rate‑rigging allegations, fraudulent misrepresentation, conspiracy claims, asset misappropriation, breach of fiduciary duty, and disputes arising from investments in fraudulent schemes. Members are particularly experienced in complex cases involving emerging markets and significant jurisdictional challenges.

The set has considerable depth of experience acting for and against Russian, CIS and Chinese parties, and is well known for handling large‑scale energy and natural resources disputes, as well as claims involving both onshore and offshore elements. Members regularly act in cases involving allegations of dishonest assistance, conspiracy to defraud, deceit and breaches of fiduciary duty.

Civil fraud proceedings typically involve extensive interlocutory applications for injunctive relief including where appropriate the obtaining of world-wide freezing orders and ancillary relief. Fountain Court’s members are familiar with the suite of tools used by sophisticated litigation teams to safeguard their clients’ interests in making or defending such claims.

Our work includes cases relating to:

• Bank related fraud cases including rate rigging
• Breach of fiduciary duty
• Claims arising from emerging markets and/or natural resources
• Claims involving complex jurisdiction challenges and privilege issues
• Conspiracy
• Investment in bogus schemes
• Fraudulent misrepresentation
• Misappropriation of assets