Fraud and asset recovery for individuals
Fraud can have a serious financial, personal and reputational impact. Whether you have lost money through dishonest conduct or have been accused of fraud yourself, getting clear legal advice early can help you protect your position.
Our solicitors advise individuals on both sides of fraud disputes. We act for victims seeking to trace and recover assets, as well as people facing allegations that they have acted dishonestly or caused financial loss.
These cases are often complex and time sensitive. Funds may be transferred quickly, assets may be concealed and evidence can disappear.
Early action can therefore make a substantial difference to the outcome.
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Legal advice for victims of fraud
You may have transferred money after relying on false information, discovered that someone in a position of trust has misused your assets or become involved in a wider financial scheme.
We can help you understand what happened, identify the people involved and assess the options available for recovering your money or property.
Where necessary, we can seek urgent Court orders to freeze assets, preserve evidence or prevent funds from being moved while a claim is investigated.
Our solicitors can assist with:
- Asset tracing
- Deceit and Misrepresentation
- Conspiracy
- Dishonest assistance
- Knowing receipt of misused funds
- Unjust enrichment
- Breach of Trust
- Breach of fiduciary duty
- Embezzlement
- Money laundering issues
- The concealment or unlawful disposal of property
If you have been a victim of fraud, please get in touch for advice and more information.
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Advice if you have been accused of fraud
Allegations of fraud can cause immediate damage, even before a claim has been proven. You may face civil proceedings, criminal investigations, freezing orders or demands for the repayment of money.
We can review the allegations, advise you on the evidence and help you respond appropriately. This may involve challenging inaccurate claims, explaining misunderstood transactions or defending you against attempts to recover assets.
Our Litigation Team works closely with our Criminal Department where allegations may have both civil and criminal consequences.
This allows us to provide joined-up advice and help you understand the wider risks from the outset.
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Urgent injunctions and freezing orders
Fraud claims often require immediate action. A victim may need to prevent assets from being transferred, while someone accused of fraud may need to respond quickly to a freezing order or other injunction.
We can advise on applications involving:
- Search and preservation orders
- Orders requiring information about the location of assets
- Applications to vary or discharge an existing injunction
Why early legal advice matters
Delays can make fraud cases more difficult. Funds may pass through several accounts, assets may be sold and the prospects of recovery may reduce.
Acting early also gives someone accused of fraud more time to preserve evidence, respond to allegations and prevent an incomplete or misleading account from becoming established.
Whether you are seeking to recover assets or defend yourself against a fraud claim, we can help you take control of the situation.
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