White Collar Crime Investigations & Prosecutions

We represent clients involved in allegations of:

• Fraud, false accounting and deception
• Conspiracy to defraud
• Insider dealing and market abuse
• Bribery, corruption and corporate misconduct
• Money laundering and Proceeds of Crime offences
• Tax fraud, VAT evasion and duty offences
• Forgery, identity crime and cyber-enabled financial offences.

Our team analyses evidence, interviews, digital records, financial data and market activity to build a strong, fact driven defence.

We support clients during investigations by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), including:

• Compelled interviews and Section 2 Notices
• Witness and suspect representation
• Responses to information requests and enforcement notices
• Engagement with prosecutors and regulators
• Parallel civil, regulatory and employment consequences.

We work to limit liability, avoid escalation and protect individual and corporate reputations.

Financial crime investigations often involve immediate financial consequences. We advise on:

• Account Freezing Orders (AFOs)
• Restraint Orders and property seizure
• Cash forfeiture
• Confiscation proceedings following conviction
• Third-party rights and asset recovery disputes.

We act quickly to preserve assets and challenge inappropriate or disproportionate orders.

For businesses, a white-collar investigation can impact governance, operations and stakeholder confidence. We help with:

• Internal investigations (privileged or independent)
• Senior manager and certified staff (SM&CR) issues
• Self-reporting strategies and crisis communications
• Regulatory notifications and risk management
• Interaction with insurers, auditors and shareholders.

We work closely with leadership teams, GCs, HR and compliance to minimise disruption and safeguard the organisation.

Where prosecution proceeds, we provide robust representation throughout:

• Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings
• Defence case preparation, strategy and evidence challenges
• Expert witnesses, digital forensics and financial analysis
• Negotiated outcomes and plea discussions where appropriate
• Preparation of mitigation
• Appeals and postconviction remedies.

Our focus is achieving the best possible result whilst protecting your liberty, livelihood and reputation.