Civil Fraud

Individuals and Businesses

Civil fraud involves any number of practices intended to secure an unfair or unlawful gain and can affect individuals and businesses. Situations range from misrepresentation to complex financial schemes.

Fraud by an individual usually involves actions such as falsifying information on a loan application, misrepresenting financial details to avoid taxes, or engaging in false advertising. Although the harm caused tends to affect a limited number of parties and usually has a smaller financial impact, the person committing the fraud may still face financial penalties and damages as well as other legal consequences.

Fraud by a company often involves actions such as misleading investors, fraudulent accounting, or deceptive marketing. Fraud committed by a company can have a wider impact, affecting investors, shareholders, employees, customers, and even entire industries. The financial consequences may be much greater.

Examples of Civil Fraud

Leverets’ team of barristers & solicitors handle a wide range of fraud cases, providing expert legal representation to clients across a variety of industries.

Whether you’re an individual or a business, we understand that accusations of fraud can have serious, far-reaching consequences. Our team is well-versed in defending clients who face not only financial penalties and damages but also the risk of reputational harm, regulatory sanctions, and other legal outcomes.

We offer strategic guidance at every stage of the process, from early investigation through to trial, working to minimise your exposure to liability and protect your interests. In complex fraud cases, we also assist clients in navigating the intricate legal and financial implications, including asset tracing, forensic analysis, and dispute resolution. With extensive experience handling civil fraud matters, we are committed to providing tailored, effective solutions that can help mitigate the impact of these accusations on your personal or professional life.

These are some of the scenarios which come under the area of fraud, though not an exhaustive list:

Fraudulent Misrepresentation – where a party deliberately provides false information or misleading statements to deceive another,

Conspiracy to Defraud – involving an agreement between two or more parties to deceive others for financial gain,

Professional Negligence – a failure by a professional (e.g. accountant) to exercise the standard of care expected in their field, resulting in harm or financial loss,

Supplier scams – a business or individual provides goods or services that are substandard, counterfeit, or non-existent, typically as part of a fraudulent scheme,

Breach of Trust – someone who has been entrusted with assets or responsibilities (like a trustee or fiduciary) acts in a way that violates their duty of care,

Misappropriation of Assets – when someone wrongfully takes or uses company funds, property, or resources for their own personal benefit, often without authorisation,

Mortgage Fraud – falsifying information or documents related to a mortgage application, with the intent to secure a loan or favourable terms under false pretences,

Bribery – offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting something of value (usually money) to influence the actions of an individual, often to gain an unfair advantage.