Civil Fraud and Asset Tracing Notes

High Court finds company director liable for misrepresentations made on behalf of the business

Obtaining summary judgment to dismiss fraudulent claims – difficult but not impossible

When will a fraud victim's settlement of its onward liability affect the amount recoverable from the fraudster?

Court of Appeal finds settlement agreement released unknown fraud claims despite lack of express words to that effect

High Court finds settlement agreement released unknown fraud claims despite absence of express words covering fraud

Court of Appeal decision emphasises need to plead conspiracy claim in full 

In a recent decision, the Court of Appeal upheld the High Court's refusal to allow the claimants to pursue claims in unlawful means conspiracy: Elite …

Permission for expert evidence of financial market practice refused in relation to allegations of dishonesty

In a recent decision, the High Court refused  the defendant financial advisers and agents permission to call expert evidence of financial market …