Fraud and asset recovery

Alan heads our market leading civil fraud team, and is praised by both Chambers UK and Legal 500 for his expertise in this area. The directories have praised his "experience of advising on multi-jurisdictional fraud cases".

Mukhtar Ablyazov, former owner of BTA Bank

Defended eight sets of High Court claims brought by the bank, for in excess of $4 billion. These were some of the largest, most publicised claims ever to be brought before the English court.

A former director of the Weavering hedge fund

Defended fraud and negligence claims for $450 million, arising from one of the largest hedge fund insolvencies in England.

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Commercial litigation

Alan has led teams on some of the largest claims before the English court in recent times. He has significant experience of taking large cases to trial and on to appeal.

Mukhtar Ablyazov, former owner of BTA Bank

Defended eight sets of High Court claims brought by the bank, for in excess of $4 billion. These were some of the largest, most publicised claims ever to be brought before the English court.

A former director of the Weavering hedge fund

Defended fraud and negligence claims for $450 million, arising from one of the largest hedge fund insolvencies in England.

Restructuring and insolvency

Alan has extensive experience of litigation arising in the context of insolvency, particularly claims against former directors of insolvent companies.

Largest Norwegian bankruptcy

Acted for the Norwegian trustees in bankruptcy of Hilmar Reksten, the largest bankruptcy in Norway at the time.

A former director of the insolvent Weavering hedge fund

Defended fraud and negligence claims for $450 million by the liquidators of the fund, arising from one of the largest hedge fund insolvencies in England.

The largest receivership order ever made in England

Represented Mukhtar Ablyazov following the appointment of receivers over his assets, the largest receivership order ever made by the English Court. Defended eight sets of High Court claims, relating to transactions carried out prior to the bank's insolvency.

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CIS and CEE

Alan is a leading expert in litigation arising from Russia and the CIS, described by The Legal 500 as "particularly experienced in cases involving Russia and the CIS".

Mukhtar Ablyazov, former owner of BTA Bank

Defended eight sets of High Court claims brought by the bank, for in excess of $4 billion. These were some of the largest, most publicised claims ever to be brought before the English Court.