Our Approach
What needs to be protected?
Civil fraud often goes unnoticed at first: payments that don’t make sense, records that change, assets that vanish, trust that breaks. The earliest decisions often determine whether losses can be limited and assets recovered.
We start by asking what needs protecting, not which claim to pursue. The priority may be preserving evidence, stopping ongoing losses or seeking urgent court intervention.
The legal strategy should serve the commercial objective, not define it.
Why it Matters
Fraud spreads beyond one part of a business. It erodes confidence, disrupts operations, pulls management away from core work and puts reputation at risk.
The longer dishonest conduct continues, the larger the potential loss.
When We Are Typically Instructed
- 01Suspected fraud or dishonest conduct
- 02Improper use of company funds
- 03Diversion of business opportunities
- 04Dissipation of assets
- 05Breach of fiduciary duty
- 06Unauthorised transfers of company assets
- 07Misuse of confidential information
- 08Fraud by directors or shareholders
- 09Fraud uncovered during an acquisition or investment
- 10Urgent situations needing immediate protection
Early advice often determines which options remain before assets, evidence or opportunities are lost.
The Commercial Questions
What immediate risk does the business face?
Can the assets still be recovered?
What evidence needs preserving?
Is urgent action needed to stop further losses?
Who might be responsible?
Which outcome best secures the business’s future?
The answers often shape the most effective legal strategy.
“How quickly a business responds often affects its chances of recovery.”
How Aquitas Helps
Civil fraud calls for prompt action and careful commercial judgement. Our advice may include:
- Evaluating the strength of potential claims
- Preserving evidence
- Protecting assets where urgent action is needed
- Advising on recovery strategies
- Injunctions and other court remedies where suitable
- Coordinating specialist legal, forensic and professional support
Before Taking Action
Delay can shrink the options available and reduce the prospects of recovery. Early decisions affect evidence, asset protection, leverage and the final result.
Speak To Aquitas
If your business has suffered fraud, dishonesty or asset loss, early strategic advice can significantly affect your options and the outcome.