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10 January 2014
Issue: 7590 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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Fiona Simpson—Kingsley Napley

Civil fraud specialist joins dispute resolution practice

Kingsley Napley has appointed Fiona Simpson, an expert in civil fraud litigation, as a partner in its dispute resolution practice.  

Fiona joins from Withers LLP bringing with her a wealth of experience acting on civil and criminal fraud cases. She is recommended in The Legal 500 as an expert in her field and is described as “very assured” and “incredibly hardworking”. 

Linda Woolley, managing partner at Kingsley Napley, says: “We are delighted to welcome Fiona to the partnership. Her addition to the team will strengthen and enhance our fraud offering to clients. She and the rest of the civil fraud team will work alongside our criminal litigation specialists to advise both defendants and claimants on all aspects of fraud cases."

Issue: 7590 / Categories: Movers & Shakers
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