Commercial fraud

Why come to us

We specialise in advising on complex fraud-related issues which can, without warning, confront not only businesses but also individuals drawn into commercial fraud litigation.  We have considerable experience of investigating company frauds, internal and external, and regularly advise on the legal issues surrounding covert investigations and aggressive litigation techniques to uncover evidence of theft and recover stolen assets.  Our team is also well qualified to advise on the setting up and management of effective systems and controls for fraud prevention.

How we can help

Our commercial fraud lawyers provide clear and decisive advice on the full range of issues which are relevant to cases involving asset theft or brand protection, including:

  • Investigation and surveillance of suspected fraudsters
  • Legality of investigative techniques
  • Tracing stolen assets in the UK and overseas
  • Worldwide asset freezing
  • Search and seizure orders worldwide
  • Protecting data and confidential information
  • Disclosure orders against third parties
  • International enforcement of orders and judgments
  • Public relations advice and reputation management
  • Suspending and dismissing fraudulent employees

We also assist organisations with the development of programmes designed to reduce the risk of theft and corruption, for example, advising on employee screening, secret profiteering, competitive intelligence and corporate fraud.

What we’ve done

We have provided specialist fraud advice in a wide variety of industry sectors, including:

  • Banking
  • Public sector
  • Printing
  • Publishing
  • Recruitment
  • Shipping
  • Telecommunications
  • IT software
Members of our team are regularly asked to act as Court-appointed Supervising Solicitors to supervise the execution of Search and Seizure Orders throughout the UK. 

Who to contact:

Philip Davis
020 7293 4122
pdavis@dac.co.uk

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Commercial litigation

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