As investigations into serious fraud and business crime continue to escalate, coupled with the ever-evolving regulatory landscape, companies are operating within increasingly stringent frameworks. In response to these challenges, we provide strategic counsel to senior executives, company directors, and financial services professionals across a spectrum of white-collar matters.
These cases range from high-profile instances that capture public attention to discreet resolutions handled away from the spotlight. Financial Fraud is a serious crime which covers a wide range of different aspects of the law. Criminal Fraud offences may be committed in three ways:
- Fraud by False Representation;
- Fraud by Failing to Disclose Information;
- Fraud by Abuse of Position.
Additionally, Financial Fraud can encompass a number of other offences such as:
- Money Laundering;
- Bribery and Corruption;
- Tax investigations;
- Disciplinary proceedings;
- Extradition;
- Embezzlement;
- Serious Fraud Office Investigations;
- Financial Conduct Authority Investigations.
When a Financial crime is alleged, a fraud investigation can be instigated which can include a police search of your home or workplace, seizure of possessions and freezing of your assets and accounts.