Dilan Deeljur is a distinguished barrister at the self-employed Bar, widely recognised for his specialist expertise in consumer banking law and financial irregularity. With a career spanning over 15 years in financial litigation, including nearly a decade as Legal Counsel within a premier commercial firm, Dilan offers a rare depth of perspective that bridges the gap between solicitor strategy and courtroom advocacy.
His practice is focused on Authorised Push Payment (APP) fraud and bank scam claims. He represents everyday consumers who have been tricked into transferring money to fraudsters, holding banks and payment institutions accountable when they fail to properly protect their customers.
Dilan’s practice is defined by a pragmatic, straightforward approach to complex litigation. He is a trusted authority for those navigating the technical landscape of banking duties, regulatory obligations, and civil fraud.
Dilan specialises in recovering funds for victims of sophisticated social engineering, including but not limited to:
• Investment & Crypto-related Fraud: Holding banks liable for failing to spot "red flag" transfers to fraudulent platforms.
• Impersonation & Romance Scams: Challenging banks that fail to intervene appropriately during high-pressure scams.
• Job & Purchase Fraud: Identifying breaches of fraud prevention standards and the CRM Code.
Dilan has long-standing experience in submitting applications and complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS).
He regularly advises on a wide range of consumer matters which may be resolved by an Ombudsman, ensuring that consumers are not wrongly blamed by their banks and receive the refunds they are entitled to.
A specialist in the Consumer Credit Act 1974, Dilan handles disputes involving unfair relationships (s.140A) and breaches of the Banking Conduct of Business Sourcebook (BCOBS). His expertise is rooted in landmark litigation principles, allowing him to dismantle complex lending and payment structures to identify actionable irregularities.
Dilan maintains a robust practice in civil fraud, regularly conducting trials in the County Court and High Court. His work encompasses economic torts and multi-party fraud and negligence claims involving values in excess of £400,000.
Before joining the self-employed Bar in 2019, Dilan spent nearly ten years at a specialist commercial litigation firm. During his tenure as Legal Counsel, he played an instrumental role in developing the firm's Financial Litigation department.
This background ensures that Dilan understands the procedural and commercial pressures faced by solicitors. This "solicitor-viewpoint" is a critical asset, ensuring that his advice is not only legally sound but also strategically aligned with the practicalities of case management and recovery.
He provides an empathetic, consumer-first approach, recognising that many victims of fraud are vulnerable and have been unfairly treated by their financial institutions.
High-Value Fraud (2025-2026)
Currently advising and representing claimants in a £400,000
High Court fraud and negligence claim involving multiple parties and conveyancers.
