Many of the fraud disputes we are used to dealing with here at Tenet arise in small or mid-sized businesses where directors and shareholders overlap. In this article we examine, inter alia, why fraud risks are higher in closely held companies, and what options are available to business partners or equity investors when fraud is discovered.
Tenet Law Celebrates Win as Law Firm of the Year at Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2026.
Tenet Law is proud to have been named Law Firm of the Year (1–49 Employees) at the Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2026, a moment that means a great deal to our entire team.
A company is required by law to keep a register containing information on the identities and addresses of its members available for inspection. Some registers are publicly accessible while others require requests to inspect. This article discusses how to request a copy of the register as set out in the Company Act 2006 (‘CA 2006’) and what to do if the request is refused. Knowing these rights of inspection can be useful for those who suspect fraud in a company, such as investor fraud or collective investment scheme fraud.
Right to Buy and Right to Acquire schemes help social housing tenants become homeowners, but also expose housing associations to serious fraud risks. Effective fraud prevention is essential to protect affordable homes, ensure fairness, and maintain trust.
An exploration of how SRA Registered Foreign Lawyers bridge international and UK regulatory perspectives in complex fraud investigations. This article highlights the value of aligning overseas experience with UK compliance expectations to support Foreign Banks operating across borders.
Employee fraud typically occurs when two factors are present – need and opportunity.
We are delighted to announce that Tenet has been shortlisted as a finalist in two categories at the Tackling Economic Crime Awards (TECAs), which celebrate outstanding contributions to the fight against fraud and financial crime. Tenet Director and founder, Arun Chauhan has been nominated for Outstanding Manager or Director, and our Head of Disputes, Liane Atcheson, has been nominated for Outstanding Female Economic Crime Professional.
In this article Tenet looks at fiduciary duties in a company context as between a company and its directors. Tenet considers what options a company and/or its shareholders may have when a director or former director is found to have breached their fiduciary duties to the company, and what remedies may be available in those circumstances.
Fraud Prevention Isn’t Optional. It’s the Law. The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the “Act”) “failure to prevent fraud” corporate criminal offence comes into force from 1st September 2025. It has been introduced as part of the Government’s campaign to reduce fraud, which now accounts for 41% of all crime in the UK. In this article we identify the key components of the offence and highlights the impact its introduction will have on businesses.
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 modernises UK data laws, streamlining compliance and enabling smarter data sharing. It introduces new tools to help prevent fraud, including digital IDs, stronger enforcement powers, and clearer rules on automated decision-making.