High Court Litigation Success: Adam Benedict Acts for Canadian Company in High-Profile Email Hacking Fraud Case
In a high-profile example of High Court litigation, Ian Coupland, Head of Litigation at Adam Benedict acted on behalf of a Canadian company in a complex and internationally sensitive case involving email hacking, regulatory failures, and substantial cross-border financial loss.
The dispute centred around the company’s regular foreign exchange provider, which was deceived into sending hundreds of thousands of pounds to a fraudster who had infiltrated the client’s email system. By impersonating the company’s authorised representatives, the fraudster instructed the foreign exchange firm to send funds to a newly “designated” bank account—located in Hong Kong—under the false impression that it belonged to the legitimate client.
Legal proceedings were launched in the High Court in London to recover the misappropriated funds. The case involved highly detailed legal arguments concerning cyber fraud, financial regulations, and institutional responsibility. Adam Benedict led the legal strategy, working alongside specialist IT forensic experts to analyse the hack and establish a compelling evidential trail
A crucial issue in the case was the foreign exchange company’s failure to carry out basic verification checks before sending the funds. As Ian explained, “Even for a £10 transaction, the Law Society recommends independent verification of any change in bank details. In this case, no such safeguard was in place.”
The matter was ultimately resolved shortly before trial, with the foreign exchange company opting to settle, thereby avoiding the risk of a court judgment. The favourable outcome highlighted the thorough preparation and tactical acumen that Ian and the team brings to complex litigation.
This case underlines our specialism in High Court litigation, particularly in matters involving fraud, hacking, injunctions, and regulatory breaches. Ian’s ability to act for international clients in UK-based proceedings makes for a trusted adviser in high-stakes, cross-border disputes.
If your business has suffered a financial loss due to cybercrime, regulatory failure, or fraud—especially where UK litigation is involved—contact Adam Benedict today for expert legal support today.
