Jason Newall
Partner
Serious Fraud Solicitors
We understand the gravity of being investigated or facing prosecution for serious fraud. Our solicitors can direct you through every step of an investigation, or defend you against any charges.
How can we help?
Serious fraud is organised, high in value and often takes place over a long period of time, involving multiple people. As serious fraud is more complex, it’s investigated and prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) rather than the police and CPS.
Our expert serious fraud solicitors have years of experience helping clients through SFO investigations. We can navigate the investigation process to help limit its impact and protect your best interests at every stage.
If you’re being investigated for serious fraud, or you’re worried about facing prosecution, contact our specialist serious fraud solicitors as soon as possible.
Our expert serious fraud solicitors can help you with every stage of the investigation or prosecution. We can help you prepare for and attend interviews, gather evidence to support your case, or represent you at trial to give you the strongest defence possible.
We have a wealth of experience in representing clients at interviews under caution, the Magistrates’ Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal, including:
- Acting for clients who’re under SFO investigation or prosecution
- Acting for clients going through confiscation proceedings after being convicted for serious fraud
- Advising and representing clients going through Account
- Freezing Order and Restraint Order proceedings
- Helping direct clients through bribery and corruption charges
- Helping direct clients through money laundering charges
- Advising and representing clients going through proceedings relating to Unexplained Wealth Orders.
SFO investigations are often complex and can take place over many months or sometimes even years. We understand this can have a devastating impact on your life, so it’s best that you instruct specialist defence lawyers as early as possible.
Speak to our experts
We have the largest private client team in the UK, our team of experts are here to provide discreet legal advice to support you and your family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our expert Regulatory and Criminal lawyers work together to share their expertise to make sure we secure the best outcome possible for our clients. We know fraud investigations can often lead to further civil action for restitution. Because we’re a full service law firm, our clients benefit from our working closely with our in-house commercial litigation team.The SFO will likely first contact you when they suspect you’re involved in fraud. They’ll ask you to attend an interview for a criminal investigation, under caution. If the SFO believes you’re involved in large-scale fraud, they can issue you with a notice to compel you to attend an interview or hand over documents.
The SFO will have already gathered evidence against you before they bring you in for an interview. They can compel other people to provide information about you through documents or an interview. They’ll gather detailed statements from potential witnesses, whistle-blowers or victims and the SFO also has the power to issue search warrants.
If the SFO believes they have enough evidence to convict you, they’ll bring charges against you.
Once the SFO decides to prosecute you, they may seek to recover any money you received in connection with the serious fraud, through ‘confiscation proceedings’. They may also try to freeze or restrain your assets. If convicted, you could serve up to 10 years in prison.
It’s best if you contact specialist fraud lawyers as early as possible. Fraud lawyers can provide tactical advice on how best to cooperate with the SFO, making sure your best interests are protected throughout.
We’re here to help
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Our opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm (Excluding Public Holidays).
0370 1500 100
Our commitment to you
Our experts always start by listening, so we understand what matters most from day one.- 01Clear legal guidance
You will always get straightforward, honest advice, with regular updates to keep you clear on the way forward.
- 02Specialist knowledge
A wide-ranging team of trusted specialists who understand what it takes to protect your future, your family or your business.
- 03Your needs first
Whether you’re navigating complex personal situations or business decisions, we take the time to understand your world and what’s at stake.
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