Dawn Raids & 24/7
Rapid Response

The investigators have the powers to:

• Search, seize and copy documents and other material
• Interview staff members
• Arrest individuals
• Interview individuals under caution

Police officers and investigators have the power to enter and search business and residential premises usually pursuant to a search warrant. A Dawn Raid is conducted to ‘execute’ the search warrant.

The powers extend to:

• Seizure of material including hard copy documents, computers, electronic data, mobile telephones, hard drives and back up storage units
• Forensic experts forming part of the team of investigators downloading and copying electronic material on site, thereby allowing the business to retain the hardware

We can assist by:

• Attending at the Dawn Raid to assist the business and its employees. Our team members are experienced in attending numerous locations simultaneously to cover all premises affected by the Dawn Raid
• Remaining present throughout the search process to ensure the investigators do not exceed the power granted by a court warrant
• Ensuring that the unnecessary seizure of material is prevented thereby enabling the business to continue to operate with minimum disruption
• Checking the legality and validity of the search warrant at the outset
• Liaising with the investigators on your behalf before, during and after the search
• Where appropriate, asserting legal professional privilege or confidentiality in relation to certain material and preventing its disclosure to the investigators
• Making representations to the investigators to ensure the search and seizure of material is conducted within their appropriate powers and the scope of the search/seizure is lawful
• Attending a closing meeting with the investigators at the conclusion of the Dawn Raid
• Advising in relation to any regulatory breaches that may arise, such as FCA authorisation
• Providing advice on managing ongoing reputational damage issues
• We assist and represent individuals in need of urgent advice and support while under arrest following a Dawn Raid and who are being detained in a police station
• Alternatively, we provide representation to individuals who have been invited to attend a voluntary interview under caution by the police or any other investigating authority

Dawn Raids, searches and arrests invariably occur during ‘out of office’ hours, so our dedicated Rapid Response Team of lawyers is available 24/7.  We will advise you upon the right approach to answering questions in interview or to providing the police or investigators with information. We will seek disclosure of questions and information to be put to you in an interview and anticipate the matters likely to be raised in the interview. We will provide advice and guidance on whether you should answer questions or exercise your ‘right to silence’.

We have a reputation for securing the best possible results for our clients. The initial advice provided at the interview under caution stage is key to achieving this result.

The expert lawyers at Kangs are available to assist you. We can arrange initial consultations in person, by video call or telephone.

Please contact one of our experts listed below or contact us at:

E: info@kangssolicitors.co.uk
T: 0333 370 4333