First Defence Solicitors

Serious Fraud

The very words "Serious Fraud" will be likely to cause incredible amounts of stress, even fear. Investigations by the Serious Fraud Office, Department of Trade and Industry, HM Revenue & Customs (previously called HM Customs and Excise and the Inland Revenue) and the Financial Services Authority will inevitably result in a complex document trail and substantial amounts of paperwork.

Our firm has a wealth of expertise and experience in this field gained by our lawyers with their former employers, as a result we have successfully applied for a place on the VHCC panel. Only firms who are admitted to this panel are permitted to conduct these serious and complex cases. .

Your assets may be seized, forfeited and frozen as a standard adjunct to this type of prosecution. This will undoubtedly have a significant impact on your financial and business dealings. We can advise anyone whose assets are threatened in this way.

Our team of lawyers are specialists in this area proficient at dealing with the complex procedures that go hand-in-hand with allegations of financial impropriety. We understand the impact that this could have on your personal life and on your business. That is why our primary concern is to uncomplicate the complex, defend your reputation, and protect your integrity.