Ashley Fairbrother, Partner
Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery, Commercial Disputes, Crypto & Digital Assets Fraud, Private Prosecutions, Professional Negligence
Ashley Fairbrother is a partner specialising in complex fraud, asset recovery and private prosecutions.
His practice sits at the intersection of civil litigation and criminal enforcement, advising corporates, financial institutions, charities and high-net-worth individuals on high-value fraud disputes, investigations and recovery strategies.
Ashley is recognised for his ability to combine civil and criminal tools to achieve swift and effective outcomes for victims of fraud. He regularly acts in matters involving cross-border asset tracing, freezing and recovery, as well as private prosecutions and financial crime litigation. His experience spans complex commercial fraud, crypto-asset recovery, conspiracy and deceit claims, and cases involving sophisticated financial misconduct. Ashley also acts in professional negligence claims arising out of fraud, including claims against professional advisers, solicitors and financial institutions relating to failures to identify or prevent fraudulent schemes.
He has particular expertise in urgent and strategic litigation, including the use of interim remedies and coordinated enforcement strategies to secure assets and evidence at an early stage. Ashley is frequently instructed in matters where civil claims and criminal proceedings run in parallel, advising on investigation strategy, evidence development and recovery mechanisms.