Fraud and misrepresentation covers deceptive acts, false statements, or misleading conduct in business transactions, and the legal remedies that follow. A solicitor in this area investigates alleged fraud, reviews and negotiates settlements, drafts and negotiates witness statements, statements of case, and court documents, and can advise on disclosure, freezing orders, and confiscation or restitution actions under statutes such as the Fraud Act 2006 and the Misrepresentation Act 1967. They represent clients in civil proceedings in the High Court or County Court, and may coordinate with forensic experts and investigators.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles statutory provisions and common-law delict in fraud cases, anti-fraud investigations, disclosure exercises, and litigation steps such as issuing or defending claims, witness handling, and cross-examination preparation.
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