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At Barnes Law, we advise businesses, business owners and high-net-worth clients on complex civil fraud disputes, including claims involving deceit, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance and the misappropriation of assets.
Our civil fraud lawyers act in high-value and often urgent matters, helping clients investigate suspected wrongdoing, protect assets and pursue recovery through litigation, injunctions and other strategic remedies.
We also advise clients facing allegations of fraud and related claims, including disputes with cross-border elements.
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Our civil fraud disputes lawyers advise on a wide range of civil fraud disputes, from allegations arising out of commercial transactions and business relationships to claims involving directors, shareholders, fiduciaries and other trusted parties.
Our civil fraud solicitors act for both claimants and defendants in complex, high-value matters, including cases involving fraudulent misrepresentation, deceit, breach of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance, conspiracy and the diversion or concealment of assets.
We know that time is of the essence in civil fraud cases. We are experienced in matters requiring urgent action, including applications for freezing injunctions and other interim remedies designed to preserve assets and protect a client’s position while proceedings are ongoing.
Where disputes have an international dimension, we can advise on cross-border asset tracing and the enforcement of judgments.
Our civil fraud solicitors have a strong reputation in successfully representing businesses and high-net worth individuals throughout the UK.
We advise claimants and defendants on a broad range of civil fraud and asset recovery matters, from investigating suspected wrongdoing and pursuing substantive claims to obtaining urgent interim relief and recovering assets.
Our civil fraud solicitors develop a strategy around the nature of the alleged fraud, the available evidence, the location of assets and the client’s commercial objectives.
We advise on claims arising from false or dishonest representations made in commercial transactions, investments and business relationships. This includes allegations of fraudulent misrepresentation and deceit in connection with acquisitions, share sales, investments and other contractual arrangements.
Civil fraud claims can arise where directors, shareholders, business partners, trustees or other fiduciaries are alleged to have abused a position of trust or improperly diverted assets. Our civil fraud solicitors advise on claims involving breach of fiduciary duty, dishonest assistance and related wrongdoing, including matters forming part of wider corporate and shareholder disputes.
Civil fraud disputes can require urgent action where there is a risk that assets will be hidden or dissipated before a claim can be determined. We advise on obtaining and defending freezing injunctions and other interim remedies, such as orders designed to preserve assets or evidence while proceedings are ongoing. We work closely with our litigation lawyers on these proceedings.
Securing a judgment is only part of the process where assets have been transferred, concealed or converted into other forms of property. Our asset recovery lawyers advise on tracing assets and pursuing appropriate remedies against wrongdoers and, where the circumstances permit, third parties.
Asset recovery can become more complex where assets are affected by financial sanctions. We work closely with our sanctions disputes lawyers on these cases, such as those involving frozen assets, ownership and control issues, payment restrictions and sanctions-related disputes.
Civil fraud involves dishonest conduct that causes financial loss or gives rise to a civil claim, including fraudulent misrepresentation, deceit, dishonest assistance and conspiracy. Civil fraud lawyers advise on recovering losses, tracing assets and pursuing or defending related court proceedings.
Civil fraud focuses on obtaining remedies such as compensation, recovery of assets and injunctions through the civil courts, while criminal fraud involves prosecution and potential criminal penalties. Civil fraud solicitors act for parties seeking recovery and for those defending civil allegations of dishonesty.
Businesses should act quickly to preserve evidence, identify relevant assets and assess whether urgent court remedies are required. Our civil fraud lawyers advise businesses and business owners on complex fraud disputes, and we are proud to be recognised by the prestigious Chambers & Partners directory for our fraud and asset recovery work with SME firms.
Yes. Civil fraud claims can be used to recover financial losses and assets through litigation, asset tracing, proprietary remedies, injunctions and enforcement proceedings.
A freezing injunction is a court order that prevents a defendant from dealing with or dissipating assets while a claim is ongoing. It is commonly used in civil fraud and asset recovery cases where there is a real risk that assets will be moved or concealed.
Yes. Our civil fraud lawyers pursue cross-border asset recovery strategies, including freezing relief, asset tracing and enforcement involving assets located outside England and Wales.
You should obtain legal advice immediately and comply with the terms of the order while it remains in force. Our civil fraud solicitors can assess the basis of the injunction and respond to the application.
The legal requirements depend on the cause of action, but civil fraud claims commonly require evidence of dishonest conduct, reliance or participation and resulting loss. Our civil fraud lawyers can assess the evidence against the specific elements of the claim being pursued.
It depends on the complexity of the dispute, the number of parties, the volume of evidence and whether interim applications are required. Complex civil fraud litigation commonly takes many months and can extend beyond a year where there are cross-border or asset recovery issues.
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We offer an experienced team of fraud solicitors with exceptional track records and strategic foresight.
Barnes Law is proud to be recognised as a market leader in the prestigious Chambers & Partners UK 2026 guide.
We act for high-net worth individuals, entrepreneurs and business owners who value discretion, responsiveness and trust.
Our approachable team, with a partner-led approach, specialises in addressing diverse complex legal challenges. Whether you represent a small to medium-sized enterprise, an entrepreneur, or a high-net-worth individual, we provide expert advice tailored to the intricacies of your case. For a consultation on how Barnes Law can assist you, please call us on +44 (0) 208 092 2700 or email info@barnes-law.co.uk.
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