Investment Fraud Claims

Masterclass

28 September 2022

9.00 - 11.00am

Investment Fraud Claims

This will be a live online event run using Microsoft Teams.

The link will be issued before the event

We continue with our virtual Master Class programme and are delighted to invite you to hear Andrew Herring, Gemma Kaplan, Andrew Barns-Graham, Hinesh Shah, David Hamilton and Thorne Godinho presenting on the topics detailed below.

AGENDA

SPEAKERS

Andrew Herring, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP

Andrew is the Chair of the Midlands Fraud Forum and a litigation partner at Pinsent Masons within the firm’s civil fraud and asset recovery group.  He is an experienced commercial litigator and is listed as a 'notable practitioner' in the latest edition of Chambers & Partners.  He has acted for clients on a wide variety of claims at all levels of the High Court including the Court of Appeal and UK Supreme Court.  Andrew is experienced in both advancing and defending urgent interim court applications including worldwide freezing injunctions. He is experienced in the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution procedures such as mediation and he is an accredited mediator. Andrew is also a member of the Commercial Fraud Lawyers Association.

Gemma Kaplan, Partner, Pinsent Masons LLP

Gemma is an experienced litigator and is known for her committed and strong approach in pursuing claims. Her advice incorporates the use of investigatory powers, cross-border insolvency and recognition and prevention of asset dissipation. Gemma specialises in investigatory work arising out of fraudulent directors and fraudulent and negligent insolvency practitioners. Gemma also represents directors being pursued by insolvency practitioners and the Insolvency Service and has advised in respect of directors’ disqualification and Insolvency Service investigations.

David Hamilton, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP

David has extensive experience of advising both firms and individuals in the context of regulatory and white-collar investigations. He has particular experience of matters involving retail and wholesale market misconduct, bribery and corruption, fraud, money laundering, and tax evasion offences.

Andrew Barns-Graham, Senior Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP

Andrew is a civil disputes litigator specialising in fraud, trusts disputes and investment class actions, acting for both claimants and defendants. He frequently acts in cases involving complex enforcement and asset tracing/recovery issues, multi-jurisdictional aspects, and overlap with insolvency/criminal proceedings.

Hinesh Shah, Senior Associate Forensic Accountant, Pinsent Masons LLP

Hinesh specialises in leading investigations and has worked on some of the most high-profile investigations in Europe. Hinesh has extensive experience of working with clients in the financial services sector and has worked with banks, wealth managers, hedge funds and insurance companies. Hinesh has worked on investigations across a broad range of financial and non-financial matters, including: fraud, anti-money laundering, bribery and corruption, accounting irregularities, whistle blower allegations, market abuse and regulatory inquiries.

Thorne Godinho, Forensic Intelligence Associate, Pinsent Masons LLP

Thorne assists clients with complex multi-jurisdictional investigations. Leveraging his background in corporate intelligence, asset tracing, anti-bribery and corruption risk analysis, and forensic investigations to provide clients with hands-on advice on identifying risks, navigating opportunities and solving problems.