Ashley Fairbrother

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ABOUT ASHLEY FAIRBROTHER

Ashley possesses a unique specialism in investigations and contentious practice, with expertise in large complex commercial disputes, fraud, and asset recovery, as well as being a highly experienced private criminal prosecutor. His commitment to justice and understanding of the complexities of civil and criminal law provides him with a distinctive advantage to deliver results for his clients.Ashley is a skilled litigator known for his acute analytical judgment, creative approach, and his ability to unravel complex disputes. He is often instructed in emergency procedures, including asset freezing relief where time is of the essence, and his work ranges from professional negligence claims, the diversion of business opportunities and breaches of fiduciary duty to claims involving deceit, conspiracy, and secret profit.A seasoned private prosecution specialist, Ashley fearlessly champions justice on behalf of his clients. His understanding of the nuances of criminal law surrounding private prosecutions enables him to pursue such cases with tenacity and efficacy. Notably, led by Tamlyn Edmonds, he has advised and represented a client in confiscation proceedings prosecuted against an “Olympian scale” fraudster known as King Con, Ketan Somaia, resulting in securing confiscation and compensation orders totalling £38+ million, the largest confiscation order ever obtained by a private prosecutor in the UK.Ashley maintains a deep understanding of the evolving crypto fraud landscape. His knowledge of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency and NFT’s enables him to navigate the complexities of crypto fraud with precision. He was recently involved in the pioneering case of Law v Persons Unknown and Huobi Global Ltd [2023] 1 WLUK 577 (26 January 2023)(Delivery up of funds in offshore cryptocurrency accounts ordered despite WFO) which resulted in a novel mechanism by which substantial judgments obtained against cryptoasset fraudsters can, in certain circumstances, be more readily satisfied than was previously thought.Throughout his career, Ashley has been recognised for his strategic thinking, tenacity, and creative approach to the law. He continues to push boundaries and demonstrates adaptability in navigating evolving legal landscapes to achieve justice for his clients.