Masterclass: A barrel full of lies?: recognising whisky fraud and the legal steps to redress

09.15 – 10.30am

Venue: Online

AGENDA

Speaker details:

John Carl Townsend, XXIV Old Buildings

John Carl is recognised for his particular expertise in complex financial and reputational disputes where there is the potential for civil, regulatory and criminal liability and is frequently instructed for his ability to advise and represent corporate clients in all three forums. His practice encompasses a variety of commercial chancery disputes, with a particular focus on claims that derive from allegations of financial misconduct and misrepresentation (including claims for breach of fiduciary duty, unlawful means conspiracy, deceit, dishonest assistance and knowing receipt). He has been instructed as leading counsel in two of the largest crypto currency disputes before the High Court. “John is a really able and creative practitioner with fabulous attention to detail. A very accomplished advocate.” Legal 500

Niamh Davis, XXIV Old Buildings

Niamh is a commercial chancery barrister whose practice covers a broad range of commercial and insolvency disputes. In particular, she has experience in civil fraud (with two of her current cases involving whisky fraud in particular), shareholder disputes, commercial litigation including aviation and sale of goods, and insolvency matters. Recent matters she has been involved in include the Supreme Court decision in El-Husseiny v Invest Bank PSC [2025] UKSC 4 (the leading case on the interpretation of s.423 of the Insolvency Act 1986) and both the sanction hearing (Thames Water Utilities Holdings Ltd, Re [2025] EWHC 338 (Ch)) and Court of Appeal decision Kingston S.A.R.L. and others -v- Thames Water Utilities Holdings and others [2025] EWCA Civ 475.

Audience participation is, as always, most welcome and encouraged!