Fraud – Do We Have A Dodgy Document?

Fraud is something to be carefully considered when it is raised as a concern by a client. I write as I have had several enquiries recently where the spectre of fraud has been centre of the initial instructions.

I take the view that the following "bullet point" considerations can help breakdown what to review:

• Proof of fraud is not easy – by its very nature fraud tends to go under the radar
• Professionally alleging fraud is not something, as a solicitor, to be taken on lightly
• The starting point should be in a focused and detailed examination of the instructions which give rise to the allegation – listening to all that the client or clients have to say is key, and probing those instructions and "facts" is an important role