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The International Data Insights Report: Trends in international arbitration
Mark Fallmann
9 September 2014
“Trusting” fraudulent family
In the case of Arthur James Watts v John Harris Watts (2014) the High Court has recently awarded damages for deceit and breach of trust to a claimant beneficiary who was the victim of a fraudulent misrepresentation made by a trustee.
26 August 2014
Corporate fraud – what is it and how should it be dealt with?
Corporate fraud is prolific in our society. What are the most common types of corporate fraud and how should they be dealt with?
4 July 2014
Ponzi schemes and boiler room frauds - if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is
Ponzi schemes and boiler room frauds are presented as ways to get-rich-quick. How can you identify whether you have been a victim of these frauds and what civil actions could be taken going forward?
4 June 2014
Civil fraud - a claim for deceit
The Judge in the recent case of Leni Gas and Oil Investments Ltd and another v Malta Oil Pty Ltd and another [2014] EWHC 893 examined the legal principles applicable to the tort of deceit.
16 January 2014
How can I challenge a freezing order over my assets?
The purpose of a freezing order is to prevent you from disposing or dealing with your assets so that you cannot put your assets beyond the claimant’s reach should the claimant obtain and wish to enforce a judgment against you.