Our expert team has an excellent track record in advising on high profile cases. Civil fraud is a complex area of law, often involving high-value disputes threatening to businesses and their reputations.
Fraud claims are challenging and particularly stressful for clients. Our experienced team is focussed on providing clear, strategic and solution-focused advice.
Our skilled solicitors investigate, initiate or defend claims involving fraud and recovering the proceeds of fraud in this jurisdiction and overseas. We have extensive experience in dealing with all types of fraud claims including conspiracy, deceit, breach of fiduciary duty and dishonest assistance.
Croft Solicitors’ fraud practice complements our general litigation and insolvency practices. Where necessary, we coordinate teams of external consultants, including asset tracers, enforcement agencies, process servers, forensic IT experts, and lawyers outside the jurisdiction.
Examples of fraud cases include:
Acting for an investment fund against its former director and solicitor, their spouses and a number of corporate entities in which they held interests
Obtaining worldwide freezing orders in London and enforced internationally
Acting in a case involving serious allegations of conspiracy, intimidation and deceit against a firm of solicitors and a senior politician
Acting for franchisees against a multinational fast food brand and a national bank in a case involving non-contractual promises made to franchisees
Acting in a dispute regarding breach of trust and fiduciary duty in connection with a loan
Acting for a minority shareholder in claim against shareholders involving allegations of conspiracy and deceit
For more information, please contact us by email or telephone 01242 285 855.
