Defence Cases

Fraud and Money Laundering

Economic crime is on the increase throughout the world, and it is also a growing area of our work.

Taking many different forms, crime can affect companies in many ways, generating a wide range of implications such as financial loss and damage to individual and corporate reputations, as well as the loss of personal liberty.

Defending criminal cases

We are highly experienced in preparing detailed fee proposals, whether for private payers or for legal aid – clearly identifying the need for our work and estimating the likely time and costs involved. Likewise, investigating authorities also require such cost justification to approve the necessary funding.

We can assist the defence teams in their handling of a wide range of cases involving:

  • Theft (cash or physical goods)

  • Obtaining goods or cash by deception

  • Fraudulent trading

  • False accounting

  • Investment scams

  • Advance fee fraud

  • VAT carousel fraud (MTIC) and other tax evasions

  • Directors’ disqualifications

In summary, if the cases involves any financial matter, we are able to assist to establish the quantum.

What is economic crime?

Economic crime is a broad term that refers to any type of crime that involves some form of financial gain or loss. It includes activities such as fraud, money laundering, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, cybercrime, counterfeiting, and tax evasion.

What is fraud and money laundering?

Fraud is an intentional deception or misrepresentation made by a person with the aim of gaining an illegal or unfair advantage. Money laundering is the process of disguising the origin of money obtained through illegal activities, such as fraud, so that it appears as legitimate income. Money laundering is a criminal offense and is often used to conceal the proceeds of other illegal activities.

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