Dan Dodman
- Partner
- Commercial Disputes
Wedlake Bell strengthens Litigation team with senior civil fraud hires
Wedlake Bell has bolstered its Commercial Disputes team with the arrival of partners Dan Dodman and Ellie Spencer, who join from RWK Goodman.
Dan Dodman is a highly regarded disputes partner specialising in complex, high-value litigation, frequently involving an international dimension. He brings extensive experience acting on strategically significant disputes, including those involving fraud and asset recovery, and has led multi-jurisdictional matters across a range of sectors, with a particular focus on financial services.
Ellie Spencer is an experienced commercial litigator with a focus on complex civil fraud and high-value disputes. She advises clients on a broad range of contentious matters, including claims involving asset tracing and recovery, allegations of breach of duty and urgent interim relief. Her work often involves cross-border elements, including specific experience in DIFC, and she is recognised for providing clear, pragmatic advice in challenging situations.
Their arrival further strengthens Wedlake Bell’s capability in civil fraud and complex disputes, building on the firm’s existing Legal 500-recognised practice, which they will play a key role in further developing. They will also work closely with the wider litigation team, supporting clients on complex contentious matters in the UK and internationally, particularly those with a financial services dimension.
These appointments build on a series of recent lateral hires across the firm, including the arrivals of partners Finella Fogarty, Rebecca Christie, Hugo Smith and Hetty Gleave since the beginning of the year. Together, these hires reflect a clear and consistent approach to growth – investing in senior talent in areas of strategic importance, while continuing to strengthen the depth, quality and sector focus of the firm’s offering.
Ed Starling, Head of Disputes, commented: “We are really pleased to have welcomed Dan and Ellie to the firm. Their combined expertise in civil fraud and complex dispute resolution adds further strength to our litigation practice. Both bring outstanding technical ability and a strong track record advising on high-value, multi-jurisdictional matters, aligning closely with the needs of our clients. And both embrace the strong focus on culture here at Wedlake Bell”
Meet the team:
Ellie Spencer
- Partner
- Commercial Disputes