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Fraud Investigation and Prosecution
Growing numbers of national and international authorities and bodies ensure that business people and businesses work to strict codes and regulations.
Being investigated or prosecuted for fraud, financial crime, regulatory offences or rule breaches can be a difficult and distressing experience for both individuals and businesses.
Irwin Mitchell offer essential expertise in both compliance as well as litigation.
For an initial discussion, with no obligation, call Sarah Wallace on 0207 421 3883 or Dan Stowers on 0114 274 4295.
Experts In Regulatory Law
Regulatory bodies have powers to fine, censure, discipline and sanction individuals and companies for regulatory breaches. Some bodies will prosecute individuals and companies for criminal offences.
These bodies include:
- Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Financial Services Authority (FSA)
- Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
- Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)
- Office for Fair Trading (OFT)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Authority (MHRA)
- Food Standards Agency
- Vehicle and Operator Service Agency (VOSA)
- Information Commissioner
- Trading Standards Departments
- Financial Reporting Council (FRC)
- Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board (AADB)
- Security Industry Authority
- Environment Agency
- Gambling Commission
Increasingly, prosecutors and regulatory bodies based overseas, for example the US Department of Justice and the US Securities and Exchange Commission, are mounting investigations and litigation across jurisdictions.
In any investigation into commercial, financial or personal activities by specialist fraud, criminal or regulatory investigators or prosecutors you need equally specialist defence lawyers to provide legal advice, assistance and representation to help and guide you, explain your rights, represent and defend your interests.
Our lawyers work with individuals and companies who:
- Wish to review or improve their compliance procedures to minimise the risk of investigation or rule breaches
- Are concerned they may be subject to investigation or a compulsory request to provide information
- Are already under or affected by an investigation
Our team prides itself on offering specialist advice delivered quickly, in straightforward terms and with transparency with regard to costs. Many clients also trust us to protect their position before investigators, prosecutors and the media.
Recognised as leaders in the field, with many years of experience, Irwin Mitchell's service is unrivalled.
We generally accept instructions to act for on a privately paying basis. We appreciate that costs will be a major concern for you so we will keep you regularly informed of the costs to date, and will provide estimates for each stage of work we plan to undertake. In certain circumstances we may act under the legal aid schemes available. Please call us to discuss the funding options available to you.
Working With Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell offer commercially-focused expertise, delivered in clear language. Our guidance is designed to be assimilated by your business seamlessly and transparently.
Our clients value the proactive, straightforward approach, creativity and close partner involvement that make Irwin Mitchell one of the country's most successful and respected law firms.
Further Information About Our Services
To arrange a discussion with no obligations, call call Sarah Wallace on 0207 421 3883 or Dan Stowers on 0114 274 4295. Alternatively, you can send us an online enquiry.