For individuals and businesses, an allegation of fraud or financial wrongdoing can have serious legal, commercial and reputational consequences. Obtaining legal advice at the earliest opportunity when facing an investigation can make a significant difference to the outcome of your case.
The criminal law solicitors at B P Collins have the expertise to advise and defend serious and complex investigations undertaken by regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies or prosecuting authorities such as:
- The Serious Fraud Office
- The National Crime Agency
- HMRC
- The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS)
- The City of London Economic Crime Unit
- The Department of Business Innovation and Skills
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What is business crime and fraud?
Business crime and fraud refers to a range of criminal offences involving dishonesty, financial misconduct or corporate wrongdoing. These can include allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, false accounting, tax evasion and other financial crime offences.
What does a business crime and fraud solicitor do?
Business crime investigations are often complex, document-heavy and high-risk. Business crime and fraud solicitors at B P Collins are highly experienced in advising businesses, directors and professionals facing complex fraud and financial crime investigations. These matters can range from allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption to money laundering, false accounting, tax investigations and corporate misconduct.
Early intervention is often critical, and our team work closely with our clients from the outset to assess risk, protect reputations and formulate a strategic response. Whether seeking to resolve matters before formal proceedings are commenced or vigorously defending allegations through to trial, we provide pragmatic advice and robust representation at every stage of the process.
Our business crime and fraud services include:
- Early consultation to advise on an interview strategy
- Obtaining evidence from the prosecuting authority
- Negotiation, where appropriate to seek to avoid prosecution
- Representing at interviews under caution
- Representing you or your company at any criminal court
- Formulating the best strategy to defend any charges
- Proactive and robust representation
- Preventative measures – basic steps towards protection include the control and monitoring of access to equipment, documents and computers to prevent any unauthorised use. Other preventative measures, such as training staff in your security systems and your disciplinary policies and procedures, could lessen your chances of becoming a victim of fraud.
- Evidence gathering is crucial for investigating fraud and our lawyers can apply for interim relief, including freezing injunctions and search and disclosure orders, if necessary to protect your business.
For businesses, early legal intervention can help minimise operational disruption, safeguard reputation and manage communications with employees, stakeholders and regulators.
Why choose B P Collins as your business crime and fraud solicitors?
If your business is threatened by fraudulent activity from a client or member of staff, our criminal law team have extensive experience in managing such cases and can liaise with the police and other relevant authorities when required.
With 60+ years of experience and extensive knowledge, we’re consistently ranked by legal directories such as Chambers UK and The Legal 500, for the strength of our business crime and fraud practice and are committed to defending your rights and protecting your interests.
Jonothan Moss and Rubin Italia have both been accredited individually by The Law Society for their expertise in Criminal Litigation. Rubin became a Higher Court Advocate in early 2007 and can practice in all criminal courts. Craig Williams has built up an impressive track record at court in litigation; he is an experienced mediation advocate and an accredited mediator of the CEDR.
Contact our business crime and fraud solicitors today
It is essential that you contact our criminal law team as soon as you are aware that there may be an investigation. Our business crime and fraud lawyers in London, Thame and Gerrards Cross can work directly with you wherever needed. Contact us now in confidence on 01753 889995 or enquiries@bpcollins.co.uk.
