Fraud and asset recovery

A former director of the Weavering hedge fund

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

The Arab Republic of Egypt – multi-jurisdictional asset tracing

Advised the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with the worldwide tracing and recovering of assets misappropriated by its former leader, Hosni Mubarak, his family and former officials. Many of the allegations against the Egyptian nationals concerned included fraud, corruption and money laundering crimes, which have resulted in the misappropriation of US$ billions.

LCIA arbitration: shareholder dispute

Advising in a London seated LCIA arbitration in relation to a dispute involving fraud and breach of contract claims arising out of a high profile project to develop land close to an African city.

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Professional and management liability

Insurers' representative

Acting for insurers’ representative on high value global claims against a professional services organisation.

Top four accountancy firm

Acting for one of the top four accountancy firms in respect of claims arising out of audit and conflicts of interest issues.

Solicitors' negligence

Acting for a pension fund in connection with claims in professional negligence against an international law firm arising from the negligent drafting of a deed of amendment.

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Dispute resolution

A former director of the Weavering hedge fund

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

The Arab Republic of Egypt – multi-jurisdictional asset tracing

Advised the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with the worldwide tracing and recovering of assets misappropriated by its former leader, Hosni Mubarak, his family and former officials. Many of the allegations against the Egyptian nationals concerned included fraud, corruption and money laundering crimes, which have resulted in the misappropriation of US$ billions.

LCIA arbitrations: shareholder disputes

Advising in two London-seated LCIA arbitrations arising out of the high profile project to develop land close to an African city.

Arbitration secondment

Charlotte spent 6 weeks on secondment at JMiles & Co., a specialised international arbitration firm in Nairobi where she worked on a range of ICC and LCIA arbitrations.

Dispute under a guarantee

Acted in an arbitration involving a claim under a guarantee against a Moldovan individual and provided advice in relation to the subsequent enforcement of the arbitration award.

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International arbitration

LCIA arbitrations: shareholder disputes

Advising in two London-seated LCIA arbitrations arising out of the high profile project to develop land close to an African city.

Arbitration secondment

Charlotte spent 6 weeks on secondment at JMiles & Co., a specialised international arbitration firm in Nairobi where she worked on a range of ICC and LCIA arbitrations. 

Dispute under a guarantee

Acted in an arbitration involving a claim under a guarantee against a Moldovan individual and provided advice in relation to the subsequent enforcement of the arbitration award.

Commercial litigation

A former director of the Weavering hedge fund

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

The Arab Republic of Egypt – multi-jurisdictional asset tracing

Advised the Arab Republic of Egypt in connection with the worldwide tracing and recovering of assets misappropriated by its former leader, Hosni Mubarak, his family and former officials. Many of the allegations against the Egyptian nationals concerned included fraud, corruption and money laundering crimes, which have resulted in the misappropriation of US$ billions.

English court application in Russia

Advised on litigation proceedings which saw the recognition of an English court judgment by a Russian court in proceedings which were initiated due to a default under a loan agreement.

East African family

Advising two members of a wealthy and prominent East African family in a dispute concerning the family's offshore wealth.

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Professional services

Top four accountancy firm

Acting for one of the top four accountancy firms in respect of claims arising out of audit and conflicts of interest issues.

An investment manager

Advising an investment manager on various claims arising from disputes about the terms of shareholder class rights in a listed company.

Auction house

Acting for an auction house in connection with claims arising from the authenticity of a painting.

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Banks and banking

African bank

Acting for an African bank which sought to recover up to US$30 million of funds which were diverted by the borrower companies.

Eastern European bank

Acting for an Eastern European bank in respect of potential claims arising from the acquisition of another bank.

Canadian bank

Acting for a Canadian bank in respect of recognition and enforcement of judgments in England.

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Art and cultural property

Import and export issues

Advising various clients on a range of import and export issues, including on export licence applications for pre-eminent works under the Waverley criteria.

Christie’s auction house

Advised Christie's generally on their English art law business.

Auction house

Advising on various matters including the consumer rights directive.

Dealer/broker

Acting for this long established client dealer/broker in sales of primarily impressionist and 20th century art either as agent for buyer or seller or on a back to back basis.

Art consultant

Advising on an introductory commission agreement in respect of a valuable collection of Middle Eastern artwork.

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CIS and CEE

Repayment of loan dispute

Advising an incorporated company on a claim against a Russian entity in respect of repayment of a loan of US$4 million plus interest.

English court application in Russia

Advised on litigation proceedings which saw the recognition of an English court judgment by a Russian court in proceedings which were initiated due to a default under a loan agreement.

Dispute under a guarantee

Acted in an arbitration involving a claim under a guarantee against a Moldovan individual and provided advice in relation to the subsequent enforcement of the arbitration award.

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Africa

LCIA arbitrations: shareholder disputes

Advising in two London-seated LCIA arbitrations arising out of the high profile project to develop land close to an African city.

Nigerian bank

Advising a Nigerian bank in the recovery of funds of up to US$30 million following defaults by borrowers under the facility documentation.

East African family

Advising two members of a wealthy and prominent East African family in a dispute concerning the family's offshore wealth.

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