Services

Why Choose Us for Fraud & Business Crime Defence?

• We have in-depth experience defending clients in cases brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the National Crime Agency (NCA), Trading Standards and other regulatory bodies.

• We provide urgent advice and support if you are subject to search and seizure, or regulatory interview — early action can protect your interests and your business.

• Our team combines solicitors and senior counsel with business-crime expertise and specialist forensic, compliance and regulatory advisors to mount robust defences.

• We support both private individuals and companies — from senior executives and directors to businesses under investigation for alleged fraud, bribery, asset-freezing orders, tax evasion or false accounting.

• We deliver transparent guidance on funding, legal aid (where available) and fixed-fee/private options, ensuring you understand your costs at every stage.

Our Services – Fraud & Business Crime Defence

Interviews, Disclosure & Prosecution Strategy

We advise on your rights in interviews under caution, handle complex disclosure obligations, review prosecution evidence, and craft defence strategy tailored to your business context.

Corporate & Executive Defence at Trial

Whether proceedings lead to trial or negotiation, we represent you in high-profile Crown Court cases involving large-scale fraud, asset-tracing, money-laundering, bribery, tax investigations or insider trading.

Asset-Freezing Orders & Financial Remedies

We advise on freezing orders (POCA, confiscation) helping to protect your assets, structure your response and challenge any unjust measures.

Post-Charge, Appeal & Ancillary Work

If you have been charged or convicted, we provide ongoing advice on sentence mitigation and appeals. 

Key Considerations & What You Should Know

• Early legal engagement is critical: In fraud and business crime investigations, early intervention can influence search, seizure, disclosure and negotiation outcomes.

• High-stakes consequences: Convictions for serious fraud or business crime can lead to significant custodial sentences, large fines, disqualification from directorships, business closure or regulatory sanctions.

• Complex evidence and multi-agency investigations: These cases often involve extensive forensic accounting, digital evidence, international dimensions and layered regulatory frameworks — requiring specialist expertise.

• Business reputation at risk: Alongside criminal exposure, investigations risk massive reputational damage, client loss, regulatory scrutiny and stakeholder fallout. A proactive legal strategy is vital.

Our Straightforward Process & Transparent Fees

1. Urgent consultation — We offer immediate, confidential assessment of your situation including search/dawn raid risk, initial strategy and funding advice.

2. Investigation & strategy development — We analyse the facts, review the investigation file, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, instruct specialists (forensic accountants, IT experts) and map defence options.

3. Representation & hearings — We handle police station or regulatory interviews, bail hearings, compliance with disclosure, plea negotiations, trial preparation and court representation.

4. Outcome & next steps — Whether acquittal, plea or sentencing, we guide you on appeals, regulatory exposure, professional consequences, asset protection and business continuity.

If you are not eligible for legal aid then our fees are explained clearly at the outset. We provide cost estimates and outline funding options (fixed fee or structured payment) tailored to the size and complexity of the case.

FAQs – Serious Fraud & Business Crime Defence UK