Civil Fraud

Our barristers provide a skilled and personal service to both insurers and individuals in every fraud specialism including: Staged, contrived and induced accidents; High value personal injury cases involving exaggeration and fundamental dishonesty; Committal for contempt; Exemplary damages and the tort of deceit; The use of similar fact evidence in defeating fraud rings; Telematics; Bogus passenger claims; LVI litigation; EL/PL fraud; Theft, arson and dishonest first party fraud; and Policy and coverage disputes concerning indemnity, the Road Traffic Act and the MIB.

Members also have experience defending many of the now well-publicised fraudulent holiday sickness / food poisoning claims.

The issue of fraudulent claims is a hot political topic and our barristers are sensitive to the importance and impact that these cases have. With fraud more frequently suspected in cases, our barristers are adept at scrutinising and advising on the range of evidential issues associated with fraud cases. Barristers are alive to the financial implications of fraudulent claims – appreciating the balance to be struck between proving fraud and recovering costs.

Apart from fraud, we are highly acclaimed in the related fields of Personal Injury, Costs and Credit Hire. The specialist fraud counsel at Parklane Plowden integrate their expertise in those fields to ensure that a complete service is offered to every client.

Chambers & Partners 2024 describe the Team as: ‘Home to a highly regarded team of barristers who have a long-standing reputation for expertise in the field of civil fraud. Experience that spans decades mean the team are routinely instructed by both insurers and individuals on high profile and complex cases.’