All disputes are stressful. Claims involving allegations of fraud are more stressful than most. The stakes are often higher in terms of financial exposure, the liberty and continued employment of those implicated and the reputation (and sometimes survival) of a business. Allegations of bribery, corruption, kick-backs, theft, dishonest assistance or handling of criminal proceeds are frequently sensitive and complex.
Often quick and decisive action will be required as part of the legal process. You many need advice and action on issues such as tracing, freezing and recovering assets worldwide, obtaining a right to search property and seize assets or information, preventing individuals from fleeing the country, terminating their employment and obtaining important documents or evidence from third parties.
We have wide experience in advising on all of these issues and more, both in civil litigation and arbitration. As well as investigating and advising on all aspects of commercial fraud and corruption, our specialist lawyers can also advise you on fraud prevention, relevant corporate governance, regulatory obligations and insurance issues. Globalisation and technological innovation enabling the rapid and cloaked transfer of assets around the world, as well as fraudsters’ increased sophistication often require the ability rapidly to mobilise a joined up international legal team to protect your interests. Through our offices in Central and Eastern Europe and our membership of CMS, the organisation of nine major independent law firms operating in over 47 business cities throughout the world, we have an exceptional pool of talented and experienced practitioners in all areas of fraud-related litigation, experienced in handling multi-jurisdictional proceedings.
We come “highly recommended” as “one of the strongest” fraud practices, providing a “ten out of ten” overall service to other clients.
“CMS Cameron McKenna LLP comes ‘highly recommended’ as ‘one of the strongest’ fraud practices, providing a ‘ten out of ten’ overall service. Simon Chandler is recommended for his ‘sound judgement and good commercial sense’; Omar Qureshi is recommended for his ‘strong tactical sense’; and Ash Saluja is singled out for regulatory matters. The practice is acting for a major shipbroker in the defence of claims worth US$650m that the company conspired to defraud two shipping companies in the sale of their fleet.” – Legal 500 UK 2009 edition
The Financial Times recently recognised our fraud expertise in its prestigious Innovative Lawyers 2008 report. The FT awarded the firm a 'Stand Out' rating for fraud. The award recognised our 'Fighting Fraud Together' initiative, which promoted collective action between large commercial lenders, regulators and the police to seek recovery of losses exceeding £20 million arising from organised mortgage fraud and the prosecution of those responsible.