Cases
Experience: Representative Matters: Currently representing the first
main defendant in one of The Lawyer's top 20 cases for 2020,
one of the largest disputes ever before the Commercial Court, involving alleged secret commissions in the Middle East
Europe. The case raises important issues of jurisdiction, applicable law,
Swiss banking secrecy.
Acted for the main individual defendant in one of the most aggressively pursued claims brought before the Commercial Court (quantum - US2.1bn), which was listed for a 13 week trial in April 2017 (number 6 in The Lawyer's top 20 cases for 2017). The case involved complex developing legal issues, including the use of confidentiality clubs to protect the physical security of people based in Libya. The action, which included allegations of bribery
intimidation, was discontinued with an agreed payment of 16.5m in respect of Kathryn's clients costs.
Led a team of lawyers acting for one of the largest UK privately owned property groups, Topl
,
its directors in their defence of two sets of High Court proceedings concerning the central London building, First Avenue House. The proceedings were brought in 2010 by the previous owner, St
ard Life,
the Government tenant, the Secretary of State for Justice. Both sets of proceeding were settled on confidential terms without admission of liability with confirmation that the Secretary of State for Justice
Topl
will continue to work together to ensure that the building continues to meet the operational needs of the Courts
Tribunal Service.
Acted for an individual against his former tax advisers, which included obtaining a freezing order, disclosure order,
Norwich Pharmacal relief against a corporate trust entity in the Isle of Man.
Acted for a major credit card company in recovering the proceeds of a substantial fraud. Obtained Norwich Pharmacal relief against a number of banks
tracing into the proceeds of the fraud
assets purchased with the proceeds, including several high value sports cars. Procured the release money
the sports cars restrained under a Proceeds of Crime Act restraint order.
Acted for a foreign national in securing the return of funds which had been improperly seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act by HMRC.
Advised a City of London banker in defending civil proceedings brought by the Bank to recover substantial bonuses paid by the Bank for alleged misconduct, deceit,
breach of contract
in the parallel investigation by the Financial Services Authority. The allegations concerned the pricing of sophisticated financial products.
Acted for a number of individuals seeking the return of money
other valuable property seized by various regulatory or criminal authorities both in the UK
overseas, including Switzerl
, Nigeria,
Denmark.
Advised several City of London bankers in proceedings brought by the Italian regulator. Led teams of international lawyers.
Acted for a high street manufacturer
retailer of jewellery. Obtained a freezing, asset preservation, disclosure
delivery up order against ex-employees, employees
others who had stolen money, stock,
confidential information,
set up a competing business. Achieved Judgment at the earliest opportunity, third party debt orders, charging orders,
significant cost orders against all the defendants.
Acted for private equity investment companies
an Administrative Receiver. Achieved innovative Interlocutory Orders allowing the companies whose ownership was in dispute to trade (by virtue of a court-appointed board of directors) whilst proceedings were extant. A Strike Out Judgment was obtained against the two main defendants (who had asset stripped the companies
by virtue of an illegal share allotment had awarded control to themselves) to return control of the companies to their clients, damages
Costs Orders. The proceedings were settled with all the defendants.
Acted for a senior executive summarily dismissed on spurious grounds of dishonesty
/or gross misconduct. Negotiated a substantial financial award for the client
a full written retraction of the dishonesty allegations after actively pursuing claims in the High Court
Employment Tribunal.
The above representations were h
led by Ms. Garbett prior to her joining Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
