Jennifer Craven
Partner
Jennifer specialises in international commercial fraud. She is particularly experienced in securing freezing injunctions and advising clients on the recovery of assets through civil remedies. Jennifer has experience across the financial sector, and represents banks and in fraud claims.
Jennifer's experience
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Representing a leading Turkish construction company in enforcement proceedings in the UK and the United States arising from a $38 million arbitral award against a CIS state.
- Cross-border
- Infrastructure
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Advised administrators of a failed peer-to-peer lending platform on claims against directors for misappropriation of funds and breaches of duties. Obtained a worldwide freezing and proprietary injunction, and issued claims exceeding £6.5 million against directors and proprietary claims against properties held by third parties.
- £6m
- Cross-border
- Financial Services
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Represented a financially regulated entity on urgent High Court applications to vary competing freezing orders arising from FCA intervention into a peer-to-peer lender, enabling the sale of a Texas-arrested aircraft, discharge of secured debt and costs, and preservation of value by mitigating escalating storage and maintenance expenses.
- £3m
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Successfully acted for a global leader in industrial gases in a dispute with a bio-ethanol producer over a UK CO2 refinement facility. Advised on client's rights and risks under the agreement, including claims for losses under the Fuel Quality Directive, Renewable Energy Directive, and EU Emissions Trading Scheme.
- United Kingdom
- Energy & Natural Resources
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Acting for an established crypto platform in relation to a dispute with a multi-billion dollar crypto exchange.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised a major bank on a claim by 27 claimants for dishonest assistance and for compensation under section 213 of the Insolvency Act 1986 for fraudulent trading. The claimants allege the bank dishonestly participated in transactions involving the sale and purchase of European Union Allowances that resulted in the claimant companies incurring VAT liabilities that they were unable to pay.
- United Kingdom
- Financial Services
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Advised a European Government Agency on a £1.5 billion claim arising out of withholding tax claims for alleged trading in shares over their dividend dates. The claims in fraud and negligence were made against 80 defendants and the case will result in a 12 month trial in 2023.
- £1.5bn
- Cross-border
- Financial Services
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Advised a UK awarding organisation by conducting a covert, internal investigation into allegations of wrongdoing by the CEO and trustees of a well-known charitable organisation. This included a full investigation, interviews with the whistle-blower, and the preparation of a detailed report.
- United Kingdom
- Infrastructure
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Advised a wealthy client on reviewing terms of an accountancy firm's engagement for personal and business payments. The client, a fraud victim, instructed us to ensure the engagement included anti-cyber fraud terms, comprehensive security measures, and regular audits to prevent future incidents and protect their financial interests.
- United Kingdom
- Professional & Public Services
Credentials
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2025Made Partner in Pinsent Masons
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2010Joined Pinsent Masons
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2007Qualified - England & Wales
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2005Pannone Solicitors
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2005Nottingham Law School - Legal Practice Course
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2004University of Sheffield - Law with Spanish (BA) Hons
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