Welcome to the Business Crime Department
We are expert in advising Directors in relation to their responsibilities under the Companies Act, Proceeds of Crime Act and Taxes Management Act. We deal with corporate investigations, whether to assist you in liaising with:
- the Serious Fraud Office;
- the City of London Police;
- the Serious and Organised Crime Agency;
- HMRC;
- 'Hansard' interviews;
- or at court.
We also have experience in advising sole traders, partners, bankers, accountants, mortgage advisors, and other professionals regulated by the FSA.
In addition to defending your case, we have extensive experience in managing civil restraining orders which are often imposed on high net worth individuals subject to a criminal inquiry. We will proactively handle your restraining order so that you will experience as little inconvenience as possible in the running of your daily financial affairs. We also have significant experience of defending and mediating civil confiscation and forfeiture proceedings.
We have experience in international cases involving foreign governments and mutual assistance. We can help you if you are subject to an extradition request or require assistance in dealing with an investigation at an early stage.
We work closely with expert counsel from Chambers such as Garden Court, 2 Dyers' Buildings, or 25 Bedford Row, and with forensic accountants and tax experts.
Please contact Paul Butcher, Matt Elkins or Richard Parry for further information.
