Kangs Solicitors are regularly instructed by company directors and individuals who find themselves being interviewed by the Serious Fraud Office (‘SFO’) as part of the investigation process prior to potential prosecution. Frances Murray of Kangs Solicitors explains the nature of such interviews. SFO Investigations | Kangs Financial Fraud Advisory Team Once the SFO has decided […]
28/09/17
It has recently been reported that two company directors, and their company, have been accused of breaking fire safety regulations at a block of flats in the West Midlands with the result that ninety residents have been re-housed. Amandeep Murria of Kangs Solicitors comments upon the relevant law. The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 […]
27/09/17
The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 ‘POCA’) makes provision for: Confiscation Proceedings, whereby the prosecuting authorities are empowered to recover financial benefit obtained through criminal activity and Restraint Orders whereby the authorities may freeze assets believed to represent the proceeds of crime with a view to preserving them in anticipation that they may become the […]
26/09/17
Kangs Solicitors have been instructed to represent a client alleged to have committed fraud by failing to disclose relevant information and also fraud by false representation. The Circumstances It is alleged that the directors of a company, whilst applying for a local Government grant, deliberately misled that department. How We Are Assisting | Kangs Criminal […]
25/09/17
Kangs Solicitors have been instructed to defend a West Midlands Company, together with one of its Directors, which supplies food produce on a wholesale basis to many local retailers. The Investigation | Kangs Food Safety & Hygiene Solicitors Upon inspection of our client company’s premises, Environmental Health Officers determined that an imminent risk to public […]
22/09/17
John Veale of Kangs Solicitors summarises the legislation and regulations affecting the Financial Conduct Authority (‘the FCA’) and the various methods of enforcement available. The Financial Services Act 2012 | Sections 89- 91 The FCA may use this Act to bring criminal prosecutions in relation to: Misleading statements. Misleading impressions. Misleading statements in relation benchmarks. […]
21/09/17