Fraud

Our trusts disputes team has experience acting for clients who are, directly or indirectly involved in allegedly fraudulent trust or succession scenarios.

These may involve allegations of fraud against the executors or trustees of an estate or assets that have been tainted by fraud and allegations of sham trusts.

In each case, we offer our clients pragmatic advice regarding proof and evaluation of evidence, plus cost-effective guidance on the remedies available.

We are particularly well-versed in the registration and enforcement of orders in the courts We act for both US- and UK-based clients as well as those living in other countries.

Recent work

  • Acting for trustees involved in complex fraud proceedings involving London, Bermua, Jersey, Switzerland and New York, where issues have arisen as to the propriety of funds paid to the Proprietor of the trusts and payments to charities.