David de Ferrars

David has led on some of the largest financial fraud cases of the last twenty years. His clients know him as eminently reliable and professional, and value his exceptional negotiation skills. He advises on complex commercial litigation and arbitration, and corporate crime issues often in multiple jurisdictions.

David is a recognised leader in the field of fraud. He regularly works with clients from multinational companies and banks to individuals and family estates, and clients in the technology sector. David guides clients through contractual disputes, fraud and asset tracing, corruption investigations, product liability cases, partnership and joint venture disputes, and shareholder disputes.

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职业发展

Since 2004	Partner, Taylor Wessing
1995 - 2004	Associate and Senior Associate, Taylor Wessing
1993 - 1995	Trainee, Taylor Wessing

教育

1995

Admitted as a lawyer, England & Wales

专长

执业领域和服务团队纠纷和调查法人犯罪与合规性公司/并购与资本市场法人犯罪调查环境、社会和公司治理 (ESG)产品责任与产品安全

行业技术、媒体与通信 (TMC)商业与专业服务金融机构和保险制造业与工业私人财富

Experience

Defending a multi-million pound claim	A household brand domestic electrical appliance company in the UK in defending a claim for millions of pounds worth of damage arising out of a fire alleged to have been caused by a defective dishwasher.
Advice in relation to allegations of bribery	An English group of companies in relation to allegations of bribery in a subsidiary business. Advice on investigation of the allegations, self-reporting, victim reparation and corporate criminal liability.
Secured the acquittal on all counts, after a retrial, of Michael Anderson in R v Alstom Network UK Ltd	Michael Andersen, former Project Manager, Alstom Networks on securing his acquittal on all counts, after a retrial in R v Alstom Network UK Ltd., a case alleging corruption in the award of public contracts in Hungary.

奖励

Chambers UK 2020	Leading individual - Fraud: Civil (Band 2): David de Ferrars has notable expertise in fraud litigation and asset tracing, particularly cases involving insolvency proceedings and complex offshore structures. Sources describe him as "an excellent civil fraud lawyer" who is "very knowledgeable" and "someone you want on your side."
Chambers UK 2019	Leading individual - Fraud: Civil (Band 2): The "very knowledgeable, detailed and pragmatic" David de Ferrars heads the firm's corporate crime and fraud unit. He advises clients on international litigation and investigations relating to fraud, as well as associated asset tracing. As one source notes: "In addition to being incredibly smart, David is incredibly responsive and no matter is too big or too small – he treats each one as though he'll drop everything else and focus on that. He is eminently reliable, the guy you can always go to in a crunch and he'll pull through."
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Fraud - Civil (Band2): David de Ferrars is co-head of the corporate crime and fraud group, and advises on litigation, including international fraud and asset tracing. Clients say he "has a great manner and is good to work with, and is tough enough to get the job done."
Chambers UK 2018	Leading individual - Litigation (Band 5): David de Ferrars is co-head of the corporate crime and fraud group, and advises on ligation, including international fraud and asset tracing. Clients say he "has a great manner and is good to work with, and is tough enough to get the job done."
Legal 500 UK 2017	Leading individual - Crime, Fraud & Licensing - Fraud: White Collar Crime: Key individuals include David De Ferrars, who advises on fraud and asset tracing.