ALLEGED FRAUD, SEARCH AND FREEZING ORDERS
James Catlin is a Melbourne fraud barrister who specialises in civil fraud and white-collar crime with an experienced reputation for assisting victims of fraud to recover their misappropriated assets.
James has now prepared for and appeared in seven significant Mareva and Anton Piller order applications:
Direct Flow Pty Ltd t/a Arthur Rubber v Andrew Peterson t/a Maxx Rubber [2023] NSWSC 318 Anton Pillar order obtained in the NSW Supreme Court varie due to non-disclosure in ex parrte application
MHM Metals Pty Ltd v Frank Rogers & Anor VID 1272 of 2103, a freezing order for a listed company arising from related party transactions and misappropriation by a past managing director. The freezing order was ultimately extended to a $1.5 million yacht in Corfu.
Give Me Soccer Pty Ltd v Gamax Pty Ltd & Anor [2012] FMCA 559 (29 June 2012) Alleged misappropriation from a joint venture.
Dr Neil Wallman v Mladenis & Anor [2011] NSWSC 1431 - TRUSTS - monies paid to defendants for purpose - purpose failed - Quistclose trust in favour of plaintiff breach of trust - accessory liability - defendant director of company that received monies fraudulently obtained - sufficient knowledge to satisfy first limb of Barnes v Addy - deceit - false and dishonest representations intended to be relied on to the detriment of plaintiff - plaintiff entitled to damages - contributory negligence no defence.
Kia Ora Pty Ltd v Jennifer Fawcett (2012 Vic SC)
Austral v Contebardo (Vic SC) (alleged breach of confidence, ex-employees)
IWPE Nominees P/L & Anor v Patrick Salera & Anor 2027 of 2004) Vic SC
Legal Resources v Feng Shun Shun (Vic SC) (alleged fraud)
Lifetime Investments Ltd v Commercial (Worldwide) Financial Resources Fed Ct(alleged fraud). See press coverage here.
He also appeared in a contempt application for breach of a mareva.
