Imran Benson – Civil Fraud Barrister

Imran is a commercial barrister with a strong track record in serious civil fraud claims, ranging from an "ordinary" UK misappropriations case to those which involving multiple jurisdictions, dishonest assistance, deceit, conspiracy, and breaches of trust. He is known for his calm, strategic approach and persuasive courtroom style — with recent experience in freezing orders, search and imaging orders, crypto fraud, and claims arising from failed investment schemes. He is regularly instructed by law firms, insolvency professionals, and high-net-worth individuals. He has acted in high-stakes litigation across a range of sectors — from investment schemes and real estate to crypto fraud and offshore structures. Recent instructions include:

Coordinating urgent multi-jurisdictional relief in an £18 million corporate fraud claim involving former executives
Representing foreign liquidators suing UK directors of a BVI registered company with Central Asian mining interests
Acting in Van Zuylen v Whiston-Dew – a widely reported case involving offshore trusts, FSMA breaches and deceit.

He has secured dismissals of multi-million-pound claims, negotiated full recoveries shortly before trial, and successfully defended professionals in high-profile proceedings. Clients praise Imran for his clear advice, commercial sense, and responsiveness. Legal directories describe him as “a joy to work with”, “very astute”, and “an exceptional advocate who gets the ear of the court”. He is known for his calm, pragmatic manner and courtroom composure — especially in cases involving parallel proceedings, reputational risk, or urgent relief. He understands the pressures of fraud litigation and brings clarity, focus and discretion from the outset. He accepts direct instructions from sophisticated clients and non-UK lawyers and is experienced in guiding clients unfamiliar with the English legal system. Fees and Access Imran is happy to discuss flexible fee arrangements in suitable cases, including conditional and damages-based agreements. He regularly works with litigation funders and insurers and handles all enquiries promptly and in confidence.

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