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Where a business or individual has suffered a loss because of a fraud, our specialist fraud and asset tracing team can assist by securing the assets and pursuing a claim in the civil courts.

We assist both corporate clients and individuals with fraud claims and asset tracing. We offer legal expertise combined with a careful consideration of the strategy adopted, guiding clients through every phase of a fraud investigation and asset recovery. This includes freezing injunctions, search and seizure orders, dawn raids, digital imaging orders, Norwich Pharmacal orders (seeking disclosure from third parties) and the tracing of assets.

Our team of specialist civil fraud lawyers can advise if you have been the victim of fraud or if you are facing a civil fraud claim and want to challenge orders being imposed upon you. We also have experience in tracing and recovering stolen assets and can provide urgent assistance and strategic advice.

Our team often provide urgent advice on tracing and freezing of stolen assets. We have dealt with sophisticated fraud claims including fraudulent misrepresentation, dishonest assistance, knowing receipt, unlawful means conspiracy, wrongful trading and unjust enrichment.

We can also assist in obtaining urgent injunctive relief where there is a risk your stolen assets will be dissipated by a fraudster or third party. It is common for such applications to be made at short notice on an ex-parte basis to ensure that fraudsters are not tipped off and assets and funds are preserved

Freezing Orders can be used to freeze stolen assets so that they are not spent or dissipated before the matter is resolved. We can help in freezing bank accounts, property, and digital wallets including cryptocurrency. We can help obtain Worldwide Freezing Orders where money has been moved outside of England & Wales. Our specialist lawyers can make applications for disclosure in order to establish the location of assets and the identity of fraudsters. These steps can include obtaining Norwich Pharmacal Orders and Bankers Trust Orders and search orders, where necessary, to enter premises owned by the fraudster(s) or a third party in order to remove relevant evidence.

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If you find yourself or your business on the receiving end of such orders or an allegation of fraud, our commercial litigation solicitors can help you challenge it or agree a swift resolution. It is important to ensure that you do not breach any orders served upon you and that you are not in contempt of court.

You may be ordered to disclose information or deliver up items. Our team can advise you on any affidavit that you need to prepare. Contact us on 0800 652 8025 or send an enquiry.

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is a Partner in Clarke Willmott’s commercial & private client litigation team, specialising in defamation and reputational management as well as director, shareholder and partnership disputes.
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