Civil Fraud and Asset Tracing Notes

Supreme Court clarifies liability for equitable compensation for breach of fiduciary duty

High Court dismisses liquidator's dishonest assistance and fraudulent trading claims, rejecting all allegations of dishonesty

Supreme Court clarifies remedies available against dishonest assistant for breach of a constructive trust

Supreme Court confirms fiduciary must account even for profits that would have been made without the breach of duty

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

Court of Appeal to consider legal and procedural requirements for claims regarding secret commissions

Court of Appeal provides further clarification on the limitation period in fraud claims

Fiduciary duties: When can they arise outside the established categories of fiduciary relationships?

Expansion of the jurisdictional gateways, including a new gateway for Norwich Pharmacal / Bankers Trust claims

Court of Appeal holds that fiduciary relationship not necessary for undisclosed commission claims

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: Bribes received by an agent are held on trust for the principal

Who is the rightful owner of a bribe? Is a bribe or secret commission received by an agent "held on trust" for his principal? Or is the principal's claim …