Amongst its powers, when conducting its investigatory and prosecutorial functions, the National Crime Agency (‘NCA’), can exercise a broad range of powers, including certain functions normally associated with HMRC. It may raise tax assessments and impose penalties against taxpayers, whether individuals, companies, partnerships or trusts, across the full spectrum of taxes including income tax, capital […]
28/04/26
Account Freezing Order, Financial Investigations
KANGS has successfully secured, on behalf of our client, an international business engaged in charitable work, the return of approximately one hundred and twenty thousand pounds that had been held in a frozen bank account with WISE Bank. Given the substantial value and source of the funds, which were received by way of charitable donations, […]
24/04/26
Financial Investigations, Regulatory, Tax & HMRC
Open Banking is a ground breaking concept in finance and requires traditional banks to share data with licensed financial technology (‘fintech’) companies, subject to consumer consent. It seeks to remove those barriers which hinder accounts held with different building societies, banks and other providers from working seamlessly together by safely sharing account information. Whilst originating […]
22/04/26
Criminal Litigation, Financial Investigations
We have previously published articles outlining the benefits of pre‑charge engagement during police investigations before a charging decision is made. We have also highlighted the importance of having a solicitor present during police interviews, and how their guidance can help prevent individuals from unintentionally making incriminating statements that could later be used against them. In […]
20/04/26
Financial Investigations, POCA
An Unexplained Wealth Order (UWO) enables enforcement authorities, such as the Serious Fraud Office (‘SFO’), to pursue funds which are suspected of representing the proceeds of crime. Once an UWO has been issued against an individual, that person is required to explain the source of the suspicious wealth when it appears disproportionate to that person’s […]
17/04/26
Financial Investigations, POCA, Regulatory
While a company may be responsible for an environmental offence, in certain circumstances that responsibility does not remain confined to the company and can extend personally to a director and other senior company officers. The number of prosecutions being commenced by the authorities following offences that cause environmental harm is very much on the increase. […]
15/04/26
DBS, Regulatory
If you receive a letter from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) informing you of a referral or a Minded to Bar letter, it is important that you immediately obtain legal advice to help you understand your position and support you in responding effectively. The letter typically specifies a response time, which is usually set […]
13/04/26
