Edward Irwin
Edward Irwin is a Senior Associate with a focus on civil fraud, asset recovery, and complex commercial litigation and arbitration. He regularly acts for corporates, governmental bodies, and prominent individuals in high-value disputes, often involving allegations of dishonesty, breach of fiduciary duty, and misappropriation of assets.
Edward has particular expertise in cases involving freezing orders and other forms of urgent relief. He is frequently instructed in matters requiring swift and decisive action to preserve assets and evidence, and is known for his clear strategic thinking and collaborative approach.
He also advises on international arbitration and has acted in one of the most prominent competition litigation cases before the English courts in recent years.
Edward is Vice-President of the Junior London Solicitors Litigation Association and plays an active role in promoting professional development and thought leadership within the disputes community.
Prior to joining Peters & Peters, Edward practised at a leading global law firm. He holds a degree from the University of Bristol and speaks Spanish to an advanced level.
Case examples
Successfully obtained worldwide freezing orders and a fraud judgment for a well-known sports brand against a former business associate.
Successfully defended a high-net-worth individual in proceedings involving serious allegations of fraud related to the sale of a business.
Advising a government on high value fraud claims arising out of the purchase of medical equipment during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Acting for a healthcare provider in connection with fraud claims against its former finance director.
Acting for a high-net-worth individual in a multi-jurisdictional dispute including High Court proceedings and an LCIA arbitration.
Acting for a trust in an unfair prejudice petition involving a leading hotel group.
Acting for a major healthcare provider on a £250 million claim against a pharmaceutical company for breaches of EU and UK competition rules.
Advising a high net worth individual and his trust in the defence of a multi-million-pound fraud and asset tracing claim.
Advised a global retail brand and law firm in connection with high value authorised push payment frauds.
Acting for 140 claimants in a complex multi-party tax and fraud litigation.
Successfully discharged a worldwide freezing order against a Saudi company, which was obtained in connection with the enforcement of a multi-million-pound arbitration award.