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01 May 2026
Issue: 8159 / Categories: Legal News , Fraud , International , Jurisdiction
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NLJ this week: England’s courts cement status as fraud battleground

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Fraud claims are surging, with England and Wales increasingly the forum of choice for global disputes. Writing in NLJ this week, Jon Felce of Cooke, Young & Keidan reports claims have risen sharply, with fraud now a major share of litigation and costing billions worldwide

He notes that ‘fraudsters often seek to turn disputes into a war of attrition’, exploiting delay and cost, while AI is accelerating scams.

Despite thin jurisdictional links, litigants are drawn by the courts’ ‘rigour, fairness and impartiality’ and powerful remedies like freezing orders. Yet growing jurisdictional battles mean claimants must plan carefully to keep cases anchored in England.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

Orwins—Maryam Abbasi

Orwins—Maryam Abbasi

Senior associate joins family law team in London

Tees Law—Stephen Williams

Tees Law—Stephen Williams

Firm appoints chief financial officer as it expands Essex office footprint

Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Winckworth Sherwood—David Fendt

Restructuring and insolvency practice strengthened by partner hire

NEWS
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Non-court dispute resolution is no longer an alternative in family law—it is rapidly becoming the norm
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Pastries may be in the firing line while kebabs escape scrutiny, but the reality is far more nuanced
The fallout from Lord Mandelson’s appointment and dismissal as UK ambassador to Washington raises profound questions about constitutional governance, accountability and political appointments
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