Civil fraud is a complex area of the law that can be perplexing to those who find themselves involved in it.
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Civil fraud is a complex area of the law that can be perplexing to those who find themselves involved in it. That is why it is important that such matters are handled by solicitors who are well versed in all aspects of commercial civil fraud and proven experts in assembling a case and responding to all the challenges that can be posed by it.
When does a breach of contract constitute fraud? In strict legal terms, the answer is ‘never’. We explain why below.
By Nicola Sharp
21 November 2023
3 min read
Dishonest assistance is a claim that lies in equity in English law. The principal remedies for dishonest assistance are:
By Nicola Sharp
8 November 2023
3 min read
In this guide, we look at fiduciary duties. When do they arise? What are the consequences of a breach? And what is their relevance in the context of civil fraud?
By Nicola Sharp
20 October 2023
4 min read
Cases of complex civil fraud pose unique challenges in litigation. Fraud is by its nature covert and deceptive, which makes evidencing a claim all the more difficult, and there’s the risk that a fraudster will dissipate assets. If they do, ...
By Nicola Sharp
3 October 2023
3 min read
Forensic accountants investigate the financial records of a company or an individual to uncover evidence of misconduct or fraud.
By Nicola Sharp
3 October 2023
3 min read
Claims in civil fraud face particular challenges with enforcement. In some circumstances, even if you are successful in achieving judgment in your favour, it does not necessarily guarantee the recovery of your money.
By Nicola Sharp
13 September 2023
4 min read
AI is widely used in the financial sector to detect fraud. For example, it is routinely used by banks to analyse credit applications. Machine learning models review vast quantities of data to detect any red flags or unusual activity with gr...
By Nicola Sharp
7 September 2023
5 min read
Civil fraud is a complex and growing area of law. Over the years, we have seen increasingly complicated frauds, often with multi-jurisdictional elements handled by the courts of England and Wales.
By Nicola Sharp
5 September 2023
6 min read
