Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, Mainwork & 1st Supplement | 2022

Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure, Mainwork & 1st Supplement | 2022

Civil Fraud: Law, Practice and Procedure serves as a key reference for practitioners handling civil fraud cases. It offers a thorough and practical exploration of the topic, combining detailed legal analysis with real-world guidance. The authors focus on the kinds of factual and procedural challenges that typically arise in fraud litigation, providing clear, effective advice for navigating complex issues. The work is frequently cited in court, including in the recent Supreme Court case Hopcraft v Close Brothers Limited [2025] UKSC 33.

The First Supplement brings the book fully up to date, incorporating important developments in case law since the publication of the First Edition.

The book opens by addressing common factual patterns and legal problems encountered in fraud cases—scenarios that can pose difficulties even for seasoned lawyers. From there, it builds out the legal, procedural, and tactical considerations that stem from those situations.

It also offers clear and comprehensive guidance on the wide range of procedural tools—both offensive and defensive—available in fraud litigation.

The book examines the various legal claims available to those who have been affected by fraudulent conduct, offering a detailed and practical guide for navigating such cases.

• It provides a comprehensive legal analysis across a wide range of potential claims, emphasizing the real-world challenges faced by litigants.

• Offers practical insights into procedural steps that parties can take, and the common hurdles they may encounter along the way.

• Delivers thorough guidance on competing legal doctrines and explores how the law may evolve in the future.

• Advises on the best strategies for addressing frequently occurring fraud scenarios, helping practitioners frame their cases effectively.

• Explores complex or emerging legal areas, such as proprietary remedies and the doctrine of piercing the corporate veil.

• Assists practitioners in both substantive and procedural aspects—from constructing a fraud case to handling applications for interim remedies.

• Helps lawyers interpret the facts of a case and match them to the appropriate legal framework and claims.

• Provides a structured pathway from factual instructions to legal analysis, connecting specific fact patterns to causes of action and appropriate relief.

• Unifies the many branches of law relevant to fraud—including contract, tort, equity, restitution, and important international and procedural elements.

• Discusses cross-border litigation, including practical guidance on obtaining evidence abroad, dealing with foreign witnesses, and enforcing judgments internationally.

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