An introduction to commercial fraud

Resource type: Practice note

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Jurisdictions: England, Wales

The term 'commercial fraud’ covers a wide range of activities that may give rise to various causes of action. This note introduces and considers some practical examples of commercial fraud and examines some of the advantages and disadvantages of pleading fraud.

Clive Freedman QC and Chris Quinn, Littleton Chambers

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Resource ID: 0-509-2947
Products: PLC UK Commercial, PLC UK Dispute Resolution, PLC UK Financial Services
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