Fraud: Where To Begin – Part I

Introduction

This is the first in a series of bulletins which will discuss relevant considerations for practitioners faced with the prosecution and defence of civil fraud actions.

This introductory bulletin addresses considerations at play when commencing a fraud action, including the various relevant causes of action available.

Future bulletins will address, among other topics, the following:

• advantages and disadvantages surrounding the pleading of fraud;
• practical tips when considering who to name as defendants;
• strategies for piercing the corporate veil;
• interim relief measures including Mareva, Norwich and Anton Pillar orders; and
• jurisdictional considerations which frequently arise in the context of cross-border fraud cases.