Withers Worldwide

• Education: College of Law, LSF
• Admitted: England and Wales, 1994
• Year joined: 1995
• Year became partner: 2002

Overview

Andrew is a commercial litigator focussing on fraud and asset tracing, managing cross border claims, professional negligence, professional and sporting disciplinary hearings, and defamation.

‘Andrew Ford was deemed an "invaluable resource" by interviewees, who praised his "mastery of the strategic positions necessary to get the best result for the client." Undertaking commercial fraud cases, often spanning a number of jurisdictions, he received praise from one venerable barrister for his "incredible grasp of the international picture"...... "smart with a fantastic knowledge of the law"......"excellent team leader with incredibly deep knowledge." [Chambers]

‘Inventive, combative and determined'..... ‘highly regarded'....... ‘extensive experience in fraud work, including advice on constructive trust tracing, equitable compensation and money laundering matters.' [Legal 500]

'...an instrumental player in his firm's litigation practice. His work for Renault's Formula I team is just a sideline: Ford is better known for
his expertise in fraud litigation. As one Barrister puts it: "Andrew's an unsung hero, one of the best litigators available." ' (The Lawyer Hot 100)

Highlights

• Valse v MLIB - claim on behalf of a family investment vehicle alleging breach of mandate against Merrill Lynch Investment Bank.
• CIBC Mellon Trust v Stolzenberg and others - acting on behalf of a number of Defendants in response to a world wide freezing order and default judgment obtained by CIBC following the public collapse of Stolzenberg's Castor group of companies.
• Renault F1 - representing the Formula 1 team in civil litigation and regulatory matters, including the FIA International Court of Appeal (re Tuned Mass Dampers 2006; Double Diffusers 2009; Hungary suspension penalty 2009) and the World Motor Sport Council (re the ‘Spygate' hearings 2007; and 'Crashgate' 2009).
• Walanpatrias v Lehman Brothers & others - acting for a foundation in response to a challenge to the beneficial ownership of its assets.
• Langbar v Rybak & Others - acting for the Rybak Defendants in response to fraud allegations arising out of the high profile collapse of Langbar International, an AIM listed company.

Publications and speaking engagements

Contributions to briefing notes and seminars on the subjects of cross border litigation; fraud claims; interim injunctions including world-wide freezing orders; tracing claims; and the enforcement of foreign judgments.