Women in FIRE

Connecting women in litigation or whose practice encompasses or touches upon Fraud, Contentious Insolvency, Asset Recovery and International Enforcement. Come together to champion women and address issues around inclusion more widely. Learn, share experiences and grow your network. 

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We are delighted to bring you Women in FIRE.  

 

What is Women in FIRE? 

Women in FIRE connects women in litigation or whose practice encompasses or touches upon Fraud, Contentious Insolvency, Asset Recovery and International Enforcement. 

This initiative brings together female practitioners and allies of all backgrounds and experiences in one room to discuss current challenges and share knowledge. It is all about continuous connection and forging strong networks that elevate women in the industry. 

What will we do as part of the initiative? 

 

Through a combination of events, webinars, written and in-person content Women in FIRE aims to meet some of these objectives:

To create a supportive community of women
professionals in asset recovery, who
can share their experiences, knowledge, and
best practices, and provide each other with mentoring,
networking, and career development opportunities. 

To promote gender diversity and inclusion in the
fields of asset recovery, fraud litigation,
contentious insolvency, and enforcement,
and to encourage more women to pursue
careers and leadership positions in these fields. 

To organize and host high-quality events, such as
conferences, seminars, workshops,
breakfasts/ lunches /dinners and webinars,
that provide valuable educational
and professional development opportunities
for women in asset recovery. 

To provide a platform for women in asset recovery
to showcase their expertise and achievements,
and to recognize and celebrate their
contributions to the fields. 

To develop and maintain a strong online presence,
including a website, social media accounts,
and a member portal, that provides easy
access to resources, information,
and networking opportunities for members.   

To forge partnerships and collaborations with
organisations within and outside the Asset
Recovery realm that share common goals,
fostering growth and success, while also
promoting information exchange
and collaboration among members.

How do you get involved? 

Go beyond the concept of one event, one webinar or one piece of written content and get involved in our series as a whole. 

Here you will find everything you will need about what our Women in FIRE initiative offers. Contribute articles to our magazines, watch online webinars, keep up to date with the latest developments via articles on our Hub or our TL4 Insights, and connect and share knowledge at our networking evenings. 

To find out more and keep up to date with our latest events and offerings sign up to our mailing list.  

 

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Women in FIRE Advisory Committee

Jennifer Craven
Jennifer Craven Legal Director
Pinsent Masons
Amy Harvey
Amy Harvey Partner
Ontier LLP
Annalisa Shibli
Annalisa Shibli Counsel
Collas Crill (Cayman)
Elizabeth Jones KC
Elizabeth Jones KC Head of Chambers
Serle Court
Mary Young
Mary Young Partner
Kingsley Napley
Blair Leahy KC
Blair Leahy KC Barrister
Twenty Essex
Rebecca Belgrave
Rebecca Belgrave Partner
Mishcon de Reya
Catherine Eason
Catherine Eason Partner
PCB Byrne (UK)
Marcia Shekerdemian KC
Marcia Shekerdemian KC Barrister
Wilberforce Chambers
Caroline Greenwell
Caroline Greenwell Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Naomi Simpson
Naomi Simpson Partner
Mishcon de Reya
Natalie Todd
Natalie Todd Partner
Cooke, Young & Keidan
Jessica Brooke
Jessica Brooke Barrister
Wilberforce Chambers
Caroline Ievers
Caroline Ievers Associate Director, Insolvency & Asset Recovery
Grant Thornton UK
Sanita Heer
Sanita Heer Litigation Associate
Pinsent Masons
Danushka De Alwis
Danushka De Alwis Founder, Chief Operating Officer
ThoughtLeaders4
Maddi Briggs
Maddi Briggs Strategic Partnership Senior Manager
ThoughtLeaders4
Yelda Ismail
Yelda Ismail Senior Marketing Manager
ThoughtLeaders4

Not Just an Annual Token Lunch, but a Year-Round Blaze with Women in FIRE at our Flagship events, and Many More Standalone Events to Come

- 'Women in FIRE' Pre-Drinks at FIRE Middle East 2023 | 12th November 2023 | Dubai, UAE
- 'Women in FIRE' After-Party at FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin | 22nd February 2024 | Dublin, Ireland
- 'Women in FIRE' Dinner at FIRE International: Vilamoura | 15th May 2024 | Vilamoura, Portugal

 

Events

2 Day Summits • In-Person Event
10 Nov 2024
FIRE Middle East 2024

TL4 FIRE is bringing back our Middle East summit which will bring together the rockstar practitioners from across the region. 

Experience something different at an unbeatable price in the industry.


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2 Day Summits • In-Person Event
26 Feb 2025
FIRE Starters Global Summit: Dublin

Following our highly successful 2022 - 2024 events we are already looking forward to 2025 - Be sure to save the date!

The FIRE Starters Global Summit is a unique new event for the rising stars of the Asset Recovery, Fraud & Insolvency practitioners calendar. At a price unprecedented in the industry this event will give the neglected bulk of the industry the chance to speak, network and grow their personal contacts with likeminded peers. 


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2 Day Summits • In-Person Event
20 May 2025
FIRE International: Vilamoura

New, fresh, super specialist but inclusive, this event set on the sun-drenched Portuguese coast is not to be missed.

Designed to be innovative, unique and fun, experience something different at an unbeatable price in the industry. Featuring speakers from accross the globe and led by our excitingly fresh advisory board! Our content led, but network focused approach makes this the true flagship Asset Recovery event in the fraud & insolvency practitioner's calendar.


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Articles

Shattering the Glass Ceiling and Surviving the Glass Cliff
March 2024
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If Only I Knew Then What I Know Now! Career Advice To My Younger Self (From a 50-Something Female Lawyer)
March 2024
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An Unexpected Path: Nicola Howard KC Talks About Her Career Path From Pupil to Joint Head of Chambers via Kung Fu Panda
March 2024
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Unveiling and Bridging Gender Gaps in Promotion and Pay
March 2024
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Pursuing Equity in the Legal Profession
March 2024
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How often has a woman been the subject of your investigation?
March 2024
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Director’s Disqualification for COVID-19 Fraud
January 2024
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Settling Wisely: Considerations for Settlement in Multi-Party Fraud Litigation
January 2024
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DIFC Court Holds Provisional Award
January 2024
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Regulating the Legal Grey Area of Crypto Assets
January 2024
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Crossing the Line
January 2024
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Cayman Restructuring Update: Decision of the Grand Court on 4th October
January 2024
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The Principle of Incumbency and Conflicts of Interest
October 2023
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Should Insolvency Practitioners be Concerned by the Supreme Court’s Latest Decision Regarding the Enforceability of Litigation Funding Agreements
October 2023
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Directors’ Disqualification Compensation Orders - Has Their Time Finally Come?
October 2023
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Fortification for Damages - a “good arguable case of a risk of loss” or mere speculation?
August 2023
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Collaboration Between Lawyers and Investigators when Acting for Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals
August 2023
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Chasing Shadows: a Whistlestop Guide to Litigating against Persons Unknown in the Context of Ransomware and Cyber Fraud
May 2023
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Building Bridges - in Conversation with the Female Fraud Forum
August 2023
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Consumer Protection through the Regulation of the Promotion of Cryptoassets
May 2023
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First Past the Post - The Enforcement Race
August 2023
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Re Sova Capital - Court approves an unsecured credit bid for the first time
August 2023
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Stanford, Sequana and the Supreme Court
August 2023
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An Update on the Jurisdictional Gateway : where are we now?
May 2023
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Beyond the Ethereum
March 2023
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The Challenges of Freezing and Seizing Russian Assets
August 2023
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Crypto Fraud Litigation: Key Considerations for Crypto Exchanges
March 2023
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Sanctions Regime - Recent Developments
August 2023
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Year in Review - ESG Disputes
August 2023
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NFTs in 2022 - new use cases, preventing illicit activity, and what’s next
August 2023
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Articles

60 Seconds with Jessica Brooke
January 2024
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60 Seconds with Amy Harvey
January 2024
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60 Seconds with Laura Webster
January 2024
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60 seconds with Natalie Todd - Cooke, Young & Keidan
August 2023
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60 seconds with Hannah Daly, 4 New Square
August 2023
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60 seconds with Sinead Harris, Withers
August 2023
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60 seconds with Lucy Wicksteed, Charles Russell Speechlys
August 2023
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60 seconds with Sushmita Gandhi - IndusLaw
August 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Antonia Mottironi, Ardenter Law
August 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Jennifer Fox, Ogier
August 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Dienke Herman de Groot, Omni Bridgeway
August 2023
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Videos

Women in FIRE: Challenges of Commencing Fraud Claims Across Different Jurisdictions
November 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Caroline Ievers, Grant Thornton
August 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Jessica Lee, Brown Rudnick
August 2023
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IWD 2023 - Interview with Ami Sweeney, Grant Thornton
August 2023
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Contact Us

General

For General enquiries please contact Danushka on +44 20 7101 4191 or email danushka@thoughtleaders4.com

Partnership

For Partnership enquiries please contact Chris on +44 20 3398 8545 or email chris@thoughtleaders4.com

Marketing

For Marketing enquiries please contact Yelda on +44 20 3398 8551 or email yelda@thoughtleaders4.com

Content

For Content enquiries please contact Maddi on +44 20 3398 8545 or email maddi@thoughtleaders4.com