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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.

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Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya—trainees

Mishcon de Reya announces trainee retention rate of 86%

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers—Charlotte Adams & Fraser Sutton

Sackers welcomes two new Graduate Solicitor Apprentices

Broadfield—David Brennand

Broadfield—David Brennand

Corporate partner appointment strengthens firm’s investment funds practice

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