Webinar: Cross Border Fraud: Dubai To BVI Via London

HFW's origins trace back to the early 19th century with the Holman family's maritime ventures in Topsham, England. They established key marine insurance and protection associations from 1832 to 1870. In 1883, Frank Holman began practicing law in London, founding what would become HFW.

The firm evolved through several partnerships and relocations, adopting the name Holman Fenwick & Willan in 1916. HFW expanded to meet clients' needs, diversifying into aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance, and shipping. Today, it operates 21 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, making it a leading global law firm.

HFW was among the first UK firms to internationalize, opening offices in Paris (1977) and Hong Kong (1978). Subsequent expansions included Singapore, Piraeus, Shanghai, Dubai, Melbourne, Brussels, Sydney, Geneva, Perth, Houston, Abu Dhabi, Monaco, the BVI, and Shenzhen. HFW also collaborates with Brazil’s top insurance and aviation law firm, CAR.

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In this roundtable discussion, HFW's panel of litigation experts focus on the increase of cross border fraud in Dubai, the BVI and London, the far reaching impact of cross border fraud, as well as the role each region plays.

Taking aspects from real world case studies, the team considers the systemic nature of this type of fraud, how it is so easily conducted and the repercussion in relation to litigation proceedings.

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Rick Brown

Simon Jerrum

Scott Cruickshank

Nicholas Braganza

Webinar: Cross Border Fraud: Dubai To BVI Via London

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Criminal Law

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UK