Financial Investigations

OUR EXPERTISE
Our acclaimed team of fraud and financial crime lawyers are nationally renowned for their outstanding performance and proficiency in guiding our clients through legal proceedings. They excel in handling allegations spanning various domains, including proceeds of crime, HMRC investigations, and white-collar crime.
HOW WE CAN HELP

Our team provides representation, advice, and guidance to individuals and businesses navigating financial investigations conducted by agencies such as the police, HMRC, the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the National Crime Agency, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

Financial investigations, encompassing fraud allegations ranging from money laundering to bribery, corruption, or tax evasion, can severely impact the reputations of businesses and individuals alike. We understand the urgency for our clients’ need to swiftly resume normal operations, our goal is to minimise the repercussions on them and those around them.

Our clients span across the UK and often have connections to international businesses. Since 1997, we have been actively representing clients in prominent white-collar crime investigations. Our excellent reputation is proven by our sustained recognition in the highest category (band 1) in legal directories for our exemplary work.

Financial Investigations, Tax & HMRC
HMRC faces the ongoing challenge of tackling ‘Supply Chain VAT Fraud’ and recovering unpaid VAT. VAT fraud is a common occurrence, particularly within sectors like the building industry and in a recent article titled ‘Umbrella Company Fraud,’ we detailed how this type of fraud is operated by the creation of fictitious supply chain companies in […]
30/04/24
Financial Investigations
There is a plethora of reasons for money transfers, ranging from sending birthday gifts to providing essential support to family members overseas. Informal Value Transfer Systems (IVTS) are adopted by individuals for a multitude of reasons, especially in situations where conventional banking systems are either unavailable or inconvenient. The term ‘Informal Value Transfer Systems,’ describes […]
15/04/24
Financial Investigations, Tax & HMRC
The Finance Act 2024 (‘The Act’), received Royal Assent on the 22 February 2024. Among its provisions is the implementation of several tax reliefs and exemptions, new criminal offences related to Tax Avoidance Schemes, and an increase in maximum terms of imprisonment for individuals convicted of tax offences. Hamraj Kang highlights the Act to the […]
11/04/24

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