Crime 

Our Knowledge, Your Business

There are few worse experiences than being the subject of or affected by a serious fraud or financial crime investigation or prosecution. If you face such circumstances, Irwin Mitchell can provide you with all the support, advice and defence representation you need.

We offer particular expertise in defending those facing investigation and accusation.

For an initial discussion, with no obligation, call Sarah Wallace on 0207 421 3883 or Dan Stowers on 0114 274 4295.

Experts In Corporate Crime

Financial crime investigations can lead to:

  • Interviews under caution or compulsion
  • Compulsory document or information requests
  • Execution of search warrants at homes and office premises
  • Seizure of property
  • Restraint orders or property freezing orders against assets
  • Being charged with a criminal offence
  • Facing prosecution in the magistrates' and crown courts

Crime 


Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing

With our extensive experience in cases involving cartels, price-fixing and possible investigations within these fields, Irwin Mitchell is ideally placed to deal with such matters

Confiscation, Restraint, Receivership & Cash Seizure

Irwin Mitchell’s regular and consistent employment within this field gives us the in-depth expertise and knowledge to provide our clients with the comprehensive support and advice they need facing the threat of investigation.

Corruption

With particular expertise with corruption law, Irwin Mitchell has the skills and knowledge to guide our corporate clients through every aspect of the criminal law that may affect them.

Extradition & Mutual Assistance

Whether an alleged offence is minor or serious, national or international, at Irwin Mitchell we understand that being involved in an investigation by authorities can be a stressful and traumatic experience.

FSA Criminal Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse

If you want to avoid risk of criminal investigation proceedings in relation to FSMA offences, insider dealing and market abuse, Irwin Mitchell’s FSA team can help you.

Internal Investigations & Whistleblowers

The Regulatory and Investigations Group at Irwin Mitchell possesses unrivalled experience of both criminal and regulatory investigations.

International Corporate Crime

If you or your company are involved in international multi-jurisdiction investigations or litigation, Irwin Mitchell can provide timely and knowledgeable advice.

Money Laundering

With specialist expertise in money laundering matters, Irwin Mitchell can provide timely, accurate and perceptive legal advice.

Mortgage Fraud

In cases of mortgage fraud, Irwin Mitchell’s specialist expertise in fraud investigations is of vital help to our clients.

Serious Fraud & Business Crime

Mitchell has a leading team of fraud defence lawyers who defend individuals and companies under threat of investigation or prosecution for serious fraud and financial crime.

Tax Investigations & Prosecutions

If you or your company face threat of financial tax investigation or prosecution by Revenue & Customs, Irwin Mitchell can provide clear advice based on many years’ experience.

Awards and accreditations

Investors In People ISO SGS 209001 Accreditation ISO SGS 27001 Accreditation Corporate Law Firm Of The Year A conformance icon, W3C-WAI Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 1.0Diversity ChampionYorkshire Lawyer Awards Winner 2009Endless LLP St Nick Awards Winner 2009