Civil Fraud and Asset Tracing Notes

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

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

High Court considers distinction between dishonest assistance and knowing receipt

High Court confirms Quincecare duty does not extend to individuals

Important Supreme Court decision on "Quincecare" duties of care and corporate attribution

Court of Appeal confirms test for dishonesty in dishonest assistance 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 …

House of Lords rules in favour of banks served with injunctions

The House of Lords has today held in HM Commissioners of Customs and Excise v Barclays Bank plc [2006] UKHL 28 that a bank, when served with a freezing …