Civil Fraud and Asset Tracing Notes

Court of Appeal considers remedies against fiduciaries and dishonest assistants in cases involving multiple breaches

Court of Appeal finds settlement agreement released unknown fraud claims despite lack of express words to that effect

Knowing receipt: Court of Appeal clarifies the necessary elements

Court of Appeal confirms that the Quincecare duty does not extend to protect creditors

High Court considers distinction between dishonest assistance and knowing receipt

Permission for expert evidence of financial market practice refused in relation to allegations of dishonesty

In a recent decision, the High Court refused  the defendant financial advisers and agents permission to call expert evidence of financial market …

Supreme Court finds trustee fraud exception under Limitation Act does not apply to claims for dishonest assistance / knowing receipt

Often, a substantial time may have passed before a beneficiary becomes aware of a fraudulent breach of trust. Even when the fraud has been discovered, …