The world of fraud is complex and far
reaching.
At Blake Lapthorn we understand the effect
that fraud and white collar crime can have on individuals,
businesses and their reputation. We also understand the effect that
allegations of fraud can have on individuals accused of dishonesty
and whose lives have been turned upside turned by freezing orders
or search orders.
Our experience acting on both sides in fraud
cases means that we are well placed to advise on the appropriate
course of action whether you are an individual, a business, a
claimant or a defendant, and whether based in the UK or
overseas.
We have teams of specialist solicitors who
regularly provide businesses and individuals with urgent and
straightforward advice so that they can take swift and decisive
action to prevent damage to their businesses, reputations and
livelihoods.
If a client considers it has been the victim of fraud, it needs
to act quickly. Our team can assist in tracing, freezing and
recovery of misappropriated assets both in the UK and overseas. We
understand that the speed of asset recovery is crucial and we can
advise you on the most appropriate civil remedies to protect the
position.
We also regularly act for individuals accused of fraud, both in
the UK and overseas. We are able to act quickly to assist clients
subjected to fraud proceedings, and to respond to the freezing
orders and search orders which are often part of these
proceedings.
Individuals of the team are members of the Commercial Fraud
Lawyers Association and Proceeds of Crime Lawyers Association.
Our areas of expertise include:
- acting in civil fraud claims involving fraudulent
misrepresentation, deceit, breach of fiduciary duty, obtaining
secret profits, breach of trust, dishonest assistance, and unjust
enrichment
- investigating complex and cross-jurisdictional fraud cases
- obtaining interim civil remedies such as freezing orders,
search and seize orders and other ancillary relief to protect
businesses and prevent the dissipation of misappropriated assets
(and advising individuals who are subject to such orders)
- managing major fraud litigation in the UK and overseas in order
to locate and recover assets
- restraint and confiscation proceedings under the
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
- we also provide regulatory and anti-money laundering advice,
advice on bribery and corruption policies and advice on
whistle-blowing policies designed to minimise the occurrence of
corporate fraud.
