Being investigated, arrested or charged for allegedly being involved in any sort of crime can cause great distress and suffering for you, your family and your business.

We have a team of expert, dedicated solicitors who specialise in defending people accused of crimes, including financial crimes such as fraud. We have years of experience in representing clients who have been investigated or charged for all kinds of different criminal offences, from minor road traffic matters to more serious criminal offences.

Whether you have been accused of something minor or serious and complex, here or abroad, we can offer you advice and representation to achieve the best possible outcome for you, your business and your loved ones.  We can offer you discrete, sensitive and professional help whether you are:

  • Facing a possible criminal investigation
  • Part of an on-going criminal investigation
  • Charged with an offence

Criminal investigations can affect anyone from children and students, to businessmen and women, to retired individuals. We have represented clients from a range of industries from finance and healthcare to construction and sport. Our experienced team will work tirelessly to protect your best interests, whatever your circumstances.

We are recognised in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners, independent guides to the legal profession, as one of the leading firms in this area of law.

Call Us Today For A No-Obligation Discussion About Crime & Fraud Cases 

If you have been arrested, are on police bail or have been charged with any criminal offence, or you are under suspicion of a criminal offence and might be at risk of arrest, then please contact our team as soon as possible. For an initial discussion with no obligation, please call Kevin Robinson on 0207 421 3883 or Dan Stowers on 0114 274 4295, or contact us online and we will get back to you.

Crime & Fraud

  • Arrest & Police Station Advice
    If you have been arrested, are on police bail or have been charged, or you believe that you may be at risk of arrest or are under suspicion of a criminal offence, then contact our expert lawyers as soon as possible for advice.
  • Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing
    Our experienced team has worked on some of the most high-profile price fixing and cartel investigations, so we have the experience needed to help you if you are being investigated.
  • Cash Seizure & Forfeiture
    Having cash seized or confiscated under the Proceeds of Crime Act can be confusing and traumatic for you, your family and your business partners. If you have been affected, contact one of our specialist lawyers as soon as possible.
  • Computer & Internet Crime
    We have in-depth knowledge of cases involving computer-based crime or where computer-based evidence forms part of the case.
  • Confiscation & Asset Seizure
    Our restraint and asset recovery team can help you if you have had cash or assets seized or confiscated as part of a criminal or civil investigation.
  • Corruption & Bribery
    Our restraint and asset recovery team can help you if you have had cash or assets seized or confiscated as part of a criminal or civil investigation.
  • Criminal Appeals
    If you would like advice on appealing a sentence or conviction, contact our specialist solicitors for expert advice.
  • Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) Investigations
    We can advise you on an investigation by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills and aim to minimise the disruption caused to you and your business.
  • Extradition & Mutual Assistance
    We can provide first class advice and representation to people who are facing extradition to or from England and Wales.
  • Fraud & Financial Crime
    We have a leading team of fraud defence lawyers who defend individuals under threat of investigation or prosecution for serious fraud and financial crime.
  • FCA Criminal Investigations
    If you are being investigated for criminal activity by the Financial Conduct Authority, you should contact our expert team as soon as possible to assess your options and protect your position.
  • General Criminal Defence
    We have extensive experience of defending a full range of alleged offences, from minor road traffic matters to more serious criminal offences.
  • Insider Dealing & Market Abuse Investigations
    We have an established reputation for providing advice and assistance to individuals or companies who are caught up in an insider dealing or market abuse investigation.
  • Internal Investigations & Whistleblowers
    Whether you are subject to an internal investigation, are conducting such procedures or are yourself considering whistleblowing, Irwin Mitchell can advise you.
  • International Corporate & Financial Crime
    Our lawyers deal with a broad range of national and international criminal investigations, mutual assistance requests and extradition proceedings.
  • International Criminal Law
    We can offer expert advice if you are involved in or caught up in an international criminal investigation. Whether you are being charged, investigated or called as a witness, we can help you understand what can be a complex and confusing process.
  • Judicial Review In Criminal Cases
    We can work with our public law team to help you bring a judicial review if investigators, prosecutors or the Court have not acted within the law.
  • Money Laundering
    We can offer advice from experts who have knowledge of both the regulatory and criminal aspects of money laundering.
  • Mortgage Fraud
    If you are under scrutiny for mortgage fraud, our expert solicitors can help and advise you from initial investigation through to trial if necessary.
  • Restraint Orders & Receivership
    If you are suddenly served with a restraint order, you will need to speak immediately to one of our specialist lawyers who can advise and represent you.
  • Tax Investigations & Prosecutions
    We have an established reputation for providing advice and assistance to individuals who face or are under threat of financial tax investigation or prosecution by Revenue & Customs.