Fraudulent schemes cover planning, carrying out or assisting deceptive acts intended to gain funds or assets. It includes complex misrepresentation, false accounting, and covert schemes that defraud businesses or the public. A solicitor in this field helps trace assets, obtain and review disclosure, advise on enforcement options, and coordinate civil remedies or criminal proceedings, including injunctions and asset recovery. It can involve cross-border elements, regulatory cooperation, and losses that require urgent protective orders.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles provisions, investigations and procedures under statutes such as the Fraud Act 2006 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, alongside civil claims for damages, restraint or disclosure orders. They manage evidence collection, document review, interviews, and guidance on procedure in the High Court, the Crown Court, or specialist tribunals, and liaise with police, prosecutors, and regulators to safeguard assets and pursue recovery.
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