Hudson v Mathieson and others

Alexander acted for the claimant in a civil-fraud claim exceeding £4 million and obtained a series of favourable interlocutory orders before the principal dispute settled.

Case overview

The claim concerned alleged personal and business deception resulting in losses exceeding £4 million. Alexander conducted the interlocutory strategy, including applications concerning disclosure and the defendant's costs budget.

Principal issues or remedies

• Alleged fraudulent misrepresentations and recovery of substantial losses.
• Non-disclosure and enforcement of procedural obligations.
• Costs budgeting and litigation strategy in a high-value fraud claim.

Alexander's role, work and outcome

Alexander obtained orders striking out the defendant's costs budget and addressing non-disclosure. The principal proceedings were subsequently resolved before trial.

Why the case matters

The matter involved sole-counsel conduct of substantial civil-fraud litigation and the use of interlocutory remedies to protect the claimant's position.

Official, reported and published materials

The principal proceedings settled without a published final judgment.