There is an increasing trend for regulators of financial markets, such as the FCA in the UK, to bring criminal prosecutions, in addition to exercising their powers in relation to civil enforcement of market-related activity. 

Often overseas regulators are also involved. In some cases, the FCA will approach a person to explain that they are under investigation and to invite them to attend an interview on a voluntary basis. On other occasions, the FCA consider it necessary to work with the police to help with securing and searching premises in ‘dawn raids’  and arresting and detaining suspects.  

We regularly provide immediate advice to individuals who are invited for interview and also for those suddenly detained and arrested. 

We can advise about what, if anything, to say in interviews at the time of arrest and later in the investigation and we guide our clients through what can often be a frightening and confusing process. Where it is not possible to prevent subsequent criminal charges, we are experienced in defending our clients in subsequent Crown Court proceedings.

The team has excellent client and litigation skills and prepares cases thoroughly.

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These investigations can often be highly technical and long-running. We are experienced in handling such cases. We always defend our clients’ interests robustly, scrutinising the evidence, and challenging the prosecution case at each stage.

We successfully defended an individual in a high-profile prosecution brought by the then FSA for insider trading, and have advised others in similar sensitive investigations. 

Key Services

Fraud and White Collar Crime

Serious Fraud Office

Money Laundering

Bribery and Corruption

Cybercrime

Cash Seizures

Investigative Interview under Caution

Dawn Raids (Emergency Service)

Confiscation

Furlough Fraud

Companies Act Offences

Private Prosecution

Corporate Manslaughter

Financial Sanctions

Insider Dealing and Market Abuse

FCA Investigations

Bounce Back Loan Fraud