Briefing
Fraudsters beware: Third-party Disclosure Orders are about to become easier to obtain
One major obstacle to bringing a claim against cyber-criminals and international fraudsters is about to change. From 1 October 2022, the English legal system will extend the scope of third-party disclosure orders. New rules will allow claimants to obtain Norwich Pharmacal and Bankers Trust Orders against banks and websites to assist their claims - even when the third party is overseas.
This HFW Briefing highlights the new 'jurisdictional gateway' - and reviews the important implications for the victims fraud.
