Fraud, Asset Tracing and Money Laundering

Civil fraud cases form part of the core expertise of chambers with many members having experience of such cases. They are familiar with the relevant procedural law relating to freezing orders and other injunctive remedies, with the substantive law (including restitution, constructive trusts, proprietary and tracing claims, conspiracy and related economic torts), with banking law and practice and with jurisdictional issues. They are used to acting as part of a team and to understanding expert input on issues such as forensic accountancy and foreign law.

Members have experience of injunctions in a wide variety of cases including freezing orders, search orders, anti-suit and anti-passing-off injunctions, ship arrests, delivery-up orders, inspection orders and injunctions to enforce restrictive covenants. Members of Chambers have experience in drafting the necessary documents and obtaining injunctions at very short notice.

Members have a full understanding of the anti-money laundering provisions contained within the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and the Money Laundering Regulations 2003. Members are able to provide advice over the telephone and attend court at very short notice in cases where guidance is required following the submission of a report to the relevant authorities. Training is also provided to all professionals affected by the provisions.