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The role of a Financial Director – a life in the spotlight
Julie Matheson
30 January 2015
The court gives guidance on the hearing of applications brought by victims of fraud under section 281 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
The claimant investors (P) sought declarations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 s.281 that part of a fund which was subject to a freezing order belonged to them.
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.