New disclosure order 'gateway' will assist in cross-border fraud cases

A 'jurisdictional gateway' has made it easier for victims of fraud to seek disclosure through the English court system of the identity of fraudsters and the whereabouts of misappropriated assets. This is a welcome development on paper, but how effective will such orders be in practice? Pia MithaniandEd Holmesof Stewarts discuss the new gateway and practical steps to make orders for disclosure more effective.

Pia Mithani (+44 (0)20 7822 8039, pmithani@stewartslaw.com) is a partner advising on commercial litigation and fraud cases at Stewarts, where Ed Holmes (+44 (0)113 486 2706, eholmes@stewartslaw.com) is a senior associate.

A 'jurisdictional gateway' has made it easier for victims of fraud to seek disclosure through the English court system of the identity of fraudsters and the whereabouts of misappropriated assets. This is a welcome development on paper, but how effective will such orders be in practice? Pia Mithaniand Ed Holmesof Stewarts discuss the new gateway and practical steps to make orders for disclosure more effective.