Vanguard Apex Legal

Global Leaders in Financial Fraud Recovery

Elite London-based law firm with £950M+ recovered from cryptocurrency, forex, and investment scams worldwide

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Our Specialized Services

Comprehensive fraud recovery solutions powered by cutting-edge technology

Cryptocurrency Fraud Recovery

Advanced blockchain analysis to trace Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital assets through complex networks of wallets and exchanges.

Forex & Trading Scams

Expert litigation against fraudulent brokers, binary options platforms, and CFD scams with regulatory enforcement support.

Telegram & Social Media Fraud

Specialized unit tracking investment scams through Telegram groups, WhatsApp, and social media platforms.

Investment Platform Fraud

Recovery from Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes, and fraudulent investment platforms through international litigation.

Asset Tracing & Recovery

Forensic accounting and international asset tracing to locate hidden funds across multiple jurisdictions.

Regulatory Actions

Coordination with FCA, SEC, CFTC, and global regulators to freeze accounts and initiate enforcement actions.

Our Elite Legal Team

World-renowned experts in financial fraud recovery

Frank Middleton

Solicitor | Commercial Dispute Resolution

In September 2025, Julian qualified as a Solicitor and became part of the Litigation department. Prior to relocating to London to complete the PGDL and LPC at BPP Law School, he studied at the University of Cape Town, where he achieved First Class Honours in Philosophy and earned a Distinction in Studies in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.

Emily

Paralegal/Team Assistant | Civil Litigation

Emily is a committed paralegal and team assistant with a focus on litigation. Holding a first-class LLB in Law and preparing to start the SQE LLM soon, she has quickly distinguished herself since joining VAL in October 2022.

Tomas Ballaster

Senior Partner | Property

Rufus Ballaster serves as Senior Partner and focuses on secured lending for both lenders and borrowers within the Carter Vanguard Apex Legal commercial property team. His team provides comprehensive support to lenders, ensuring strong and effective security for their loans.

Lucie

Trainee Solicitor | Litigation

Lucie earned her LLB in Law from the University of Reading and recently completed her part-time LPC at the University of Law. She is currently a Trainee Solicitor within the Litigation department.

Stewart Balchin

Consultant | Litigation

Graham is a consultant solicitor within our litigation team, with over 20 years of experience specializing in professional negligence claims. He completed his training at Trowers & Hamlins and qualified as a solicitor in 1992.

John Lingard

Partner | Company/Commercial

Andrew is a member of our corporate and commercial team. His practice focuses on the acquisition and sale of primarily owner-managed small and medium-sized enterprises, along with providing related guidance on contractual matters and banking documentation.

Client Success Stories

Real recoveries, real relief

"Vanguard Apex recovered £380,000 I lost to a cryptocurrency scam on Telegram. Their blockchain experts traced my funds through multiple wallets. Forever grateful."

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James Taylor

Tech Entrepreneur, London

"After losing my pension to a forex fraud, I thought it was gone forever. Vanguard Apex recovered 85% within 8 months. True professionals."

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Sarah Mitchell

Retired Teacher, Manchester

"They recovered £1.2M our company lost to an elaborate investment scam. Their international reach and persistence were extraordinary."

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Robert Clarke

CEO, Financial Services

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London Head Office

Vanguard Apex Legal Chambers
85 Fleet Street, Temple
London EC4Y 1AE
United Kingdom

24/7 Emergency Hotline

+44 7520 608163

Email Us

inf@gccourt.com

Office Hours

Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM GMT
Emergency Support: 24/7/365

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