Financial Crime Defence

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"The best criminal solicitors in London.. the prosecution dropped all the charges!"

 

Berkeley Square Solicitors are leading London criminal defence lawyers, recognised for their expertise in defending professionals against allegations of Fraud and Business Crime.

Berkeley Square Solicitors is one of the UK's leading fraud defence law firms. Daniel Godden and Roger Sahota are recognised experts in the field and write extensively on the subject.

We have a track record of dealing with these types of investigations and prosecutions and will help you promptly and effectively respond to any allegations of fraud or regulatory misconduct.

We can assist you in financial investigations conducted by:

  • Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office (RCPO)

  • HMRC Special Compliance Office

  • Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR)

  • Serious Fraud Office (SFO),

  • City of London Police,

  • Financial Services Authority (FSA)

Business Crime prosecutions are on the increase, reflecting a growing trend away from the State dealing with company and corporate misconduct by administrative sanction.

Most financial crimes are prosecuted by specially trained lawyers experienced in working on complex fraud cases. These often carry severe penalties, including significant prison sentences, confiscation of assets, a criminal record and other life-changing consequences. 

With a background in representing professionals and businesspeople we can also assist and advise you on how best to deal with any reputational damage that may follow an investigation and refer you to the right external advisers where necessary.

Berkeley Square Solicitors advises Directors and individuals in relation to their responsibilities under the Companies Act, Proceeds of Crime Act, Taxes Management Act and Directors Disqualification proceedings. 

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  The level of service they provide is uncommonly good
— A M

  The best criminal law solicitors in London... the prosecution dropped all the charges!
— L F

  My experience with Berkeley Square Solicitors was fantastic. My case was resolved with in a week.
— K H

  My experience with the Berkeley Square Solicitors was amazing. They successfully closed my case with my best interests in mind.
— J S

  We did a few call enquires, and knew instantly when we spoke to BSQ that we could trust them to get the best outcome. We are very pleased with the outcome.
— L F

  One of the best professional lawyers I have ever met. He handled my case very well and the case was dropped, i would highly recommend.
— D I

 

“The best criminal law solicitors in London… the prosecution dropped all the charges!”

 

Financial Crime Practise Areas

 

VAT & Tax Evasion

Our white collar crime lawyers have extensive experience of representing individuals being investigated for tax fraud


MTIC and Carousel frauds are complex and highly technical frauds, requiring specialist advice


Civil Recovery Orders

Civil Recovery Orders are now regularly employed in serious fraud cases as an alternative to prosecution


Cash Seizures

We can help you to get your assets back if the police has seized your cash, for example at the airport


Company Directors

If you are a company director who has been arrested and need urgent legal help, our solicitors can help.


Confiscation Orders

Our solicitors have extensive experience in defending company directors accused of committing a crime


Freezing Orders

Our financial crime solicitors have been instructed in many of the first cases brought under the AFO provisions


Restraint Orders

We assist individuals and companies in responding to disclosure orders and challenging restraint orders


Search Warrants

The BSQ team are leading lawyers in this field, having acted as junior counsel in landmark cases


Serious Frauds

The BSQ team are leading serious fraud lawyers with extensive experience in this field


Investment Frauds

We assist in investigations concerning allegations of investment frauds, such as Ponzi Schemes


Insider Dealing

BSQ defends people accused of financial impropriety, including insider dealing and market abuse


Money Laundering

We assist individuals suspected of money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act in 2002


Mortgage Frauds

Our criminal defence lawyers recognised for their expertise in advising individuals accused of mortgage fraud.


Benefit Frauds

Our crime solicitors are recognised for their expertise in advising individuals accused of benefit fraud.