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6 December 2024

Litigation & Dispute Resolution Brief - December 2024

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Devonshires

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Based in the City of London for over 150 years, Devonshires is a leading practice providing high-quality, accessible and value-for-money services to domestic and international clients, including developers, local authorities, housing associations and financial services firms. The practice focuses on building strong, long-lasting relationships in order to achieve outstanding results based on practical advice. The foundation of its success is its commitment to people, both its own and those working for its clients. The firm ensures its staff have access to high-quality training and fosters ‘one to one’ connections between its solicitors and clients.

The firm acts on a broad range of matters including projects, property and real estate, securitisation, construction, housing management, commercial litigation, employment, banking, corporate work, and governance. The practice is a leader in social housing, including working on many development projects nationwide and helping to draft legislation.

The inaugural *Litigation & Dispute Resolution Brief* highlights expertise in fraud cases, including the Axiom Ince case (£64.5M deficit), upcoming regulatory changes, and fraud prevention strategies.
United Kingdom Litigation, Mediation & Arbitration

The first issue of our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Brief is now live. There is a focus on both civil and criminal fraud, given the team's depth of experience and expertise in this area.

The Brief will take you on a tour through the wide range of interesting, complex and cutting edge cases that the team have been involved in recently, including the widely reported Axiom Ince case in which we act for the remaining innocent directors and the administrators of the firm following the largest solicitor account deficit of circa £64.5m. We also take a look at one of our more unusual cases; defending a tree preservation order prosecution.

We also pick up on some changes on the horizon, covering the possibility of compulsory mediation, the new procurement law provisions focussing on poorly performing suppliers and how to prepare for the new failure to prevent fraud offence.

The team shares its advice on how to conduct an investigation and recover assets following a fraud.

We look forward to our "Tackling Fraud in Social Housing" conference in London on 11 February 2025 - details to follow shortly. Please keep an eye on our upcoming events webpage for any updates, or to find out more about other events the team are due to host in the near future.

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