Fraud recovery
If you or your business has been the victim of fraudulent activity, we recommend moving quickly to obtain information and protect or preserve assets which can be used to compensate you.
Speed is key (delay will weaken your ability to obtain urgent Court orders), and employers should involve their lawyers in evidence gathering at the earliest possible stage to ensure that:
Success in litigation will often depend on the quality of your legal representation. Gear & Co have the expertise necessary to ensure success.
- Evidence which is obtained is in a form that can be used in Court; and
- The prospect of recovery is maximised
Once sufficient evidence is obtained, an employer can apply to Court urgently (without notifying the employee) to seek:
- 'Freezing orders'
- 'Asset disclosure orders’, which requires an employee to provide details of the value and location of their assets
- 'Search orders’, which allow your solicitor to enter premises and seize evidence to prevent its destruction or disposal
- 'Travel restrictions’, to prevent the employee from leaving Australia
Our lawyers have experience acting in fraud recovery proceedings in a range of industries. Contact Gear & Co to find out how we can assist you.