Unjust Enrichment - Latest Developments & Application in a Modern World

Introduction

This webinar provides an update on the developing law of unjust enrichment and its growing significance in civil fraud, banking and cryptocurrency disputes. Delegates will gain a practical understanding of the circumstances in which unjust enrichment claims may be brought or defended, enabling them to assess whether the necessary legal requirements are likely to be satisfied in a particular case.

Given the complexity and continuing evolution of this area of law, this webinar will examine recent judicial developments and key decisions that have clarified important aspects of the cause of action. Topics will include whether the constituent elements of unjust enrichment should be treated as distinct legal tests (including the circumstances in which a defendant can be said to have been enriched, to have received a direct transfer of value and the scope and application of the good faith change of position and ministerial receipt defences).

This webinar is designed to provide you with a clear and up-to-date overview of the latest developments and their practical implications.

What You Will Learn

This webinar will cover the following:

• What is unjust enrichment
• Areas of application (including civil fraud and banking and cryptocurrency cases)
• What must be proven
• Its roots and origins
• Why it is important to the modern legal world
• Analysis of relevant case law
• Change of position and ministerial receipt defences
• Case study - a focus on fraud
• The future - how we expect it to be applied and whether it requires reform
• Practical tips

This pre-recorded webinar will be available to view from Tuesday 12th January 2027

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