We are a top fraud defence solicitor law firm in London with best-in-class expert lawyers for both legal aid and private fraud cases of all complexities
The firm’s expertise in financial fraud and white-collar crime is recognised by both of the UK’s leading legal directories, The Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. The Legal 500 has characterised the firm as ‘one of the leading defence firms in the country’, who ‘cover the full spectrum of crime and fraud with a burgeoning civil practice. They pursue cases with a relentless rigour’.
Best-In-Class Specialist Fraud Defence Solicitor Law Firm for Legal Aid and Private Fraud Defence Cases of all Complexities
Our fraud solicitors are highly experienced at dealing with investigations and prosecutions for a wide range of serious frauds, including:
- bribery and corruption
- carousel & VAT fraud
- conspiracy to defraud
- corporate fraud
- fraudulent trading by company directors
- counterfeiting
- cyber fraud
- identity fraud
- immigration fraud & sham marriages
- insider dealing
- internet fraud
- investment fraud
- market abuse
- money laundering
- mortgage fraud
- MTIC
- payroll fraud
- Ponzi fraud
- HMRC – revenue tax evasion frauds
- trademark fraud
Contact Our Top Fraud Defence Best-In-Class Solicitors | Stokoe Partnership Expert London & UK Lawyers
To contact our expert specialist fraud defence team of specialist private and legal aid solicitors, call our lawyers now on 0203 427 5710 or go to https://www.stokoepartnership.com/contact/
Expert Complex Fraud Specialist Lawyers | Top-Rated Legal Aid and Private Case Defence Attorneys
Complex fraud calls for meticulous preparation and strategic consideration from the outset.
Our financial and business fraud lawyers have considerable experience working with leading barristers and experts such as forensic accountants and analysts to ensure that every client receives a bespoke service focused on ensuring the best possible legal outcome.
We can advise and make robust representations during fraud investigations stages that sometimes results in avoiding charge and prosecution altogether. Where appropriate, we are also involved in effective negotiations with the investigating or prosecuting agencies to minimise the damage to our clients’ reputations and asset ownership.
At Stokoe Partnership solicitors, we appreciate that reputational damage to individuals and businesses can potentially occur as a result of a fraud investigation or prosecution and we have substantial experience advising clients on how to manage and minimise this damage.
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To contact our expert team of specialist fraud defence attorneys for both private and legal aid representation, call our leading fraud solicitors now on 0203 427 5710 or go to https://www.stokoepartnership.com/contact/
Our expert team is often called upon to represent clients in major fraud cases led by:
- The Serious Fraud Office – SFO
- The Crown Prosecution Service – CPS
- Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs – HMRC
- The National Crime Agency – NCA
- The Financial Conduct Authority – FCA
- The Department of Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy – BEIS
- The Competition and Markets Authority – CMA
- The City of London Police
Our knowledge of the law and our skill-sets mean that we are used to dealing effectively with the different strategies and approaches adopted by these investigative and prosecuting agencies.
Best international, Multi-Jurisdiction Fraud Defence Solicitor Law Firm | Stokoe Partnership Top-Rated Attorney Solicitors
Our best-in-class tax fraud lawyers increasingly handle fraud cases on an international level, involving multiple overseas jurisdictions, regulators, and legal frameworks.
We maintains strong connections with leading international experts and foreign law firms, ensuring these matters are managed not only efficiently and effectively, but also with the tactical and strategic expertise and planning that these more complex situations need for best client outcomes.
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Notable Criminal Fraud Cases
Bribery & Corruption Fraud Allegation
We represented two clients in a £245 million bribery and corruption scheme at HBOS. The case involved a lengthy 7 year investigation which is now subject to a further enquiry by the FCA. The offences are said to span over a decade and the investigation itself has taken many years. The alleged fraud and issues surrounding this case are so significant that they have been subject to parliamentary debate in the House of Commons. The defendants in the case included senior bank employees, a partner in a law firm and a company accountant.
Money Laundering & Mortgage Fraud
We acted for a senior partner of a London-based commercial law firm facing money laundering and fraudulent trading charges relating to a $43 million fraud on the United Nations. The case involved multi-jurisdictional investigations in UK, USA, Denmark, Switzerland, Congo and the Netherlands which in turn raised highly complex jurisdictional disclosure issues. Our client was convicted at first instance but, following an appeal against the conviction, the Court of the Appeal subsequently quashed the client’s conviction and no re-trial was ordered.
Mortgage & Financial Institution Fraud
We represented a client who was said to have played a leading role in defrauding various financial institutions in obtaining fraudulent mortgage applications in respect of nine properties dating from 2004 to 2005. Our client was extradited to the UK to face these charges. He was identified as the UK’s ‘Most Wanted Criminal’ in Cyprus. Prior to extradition to the UK a total of 11 people faced proceedings spanning four separate trials and we acted for a number of defendants in these trials. The case involves a detailed analysis of complex financial structures, agreements and documents.
Bribery & Corruption FTSE 100 Company Fraud
We represented three individuals investigated in relation to allegations of bribery and corruption at an FTSE 100 company.
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) – Bribery & Corruption
We represented a director of BAE systems in a bribery and corruption investigation conducted by the SFO into the award of military contracts to foreign countries. Following a lengthy investigation, settlements were reached which resulted in the Company being fined £30 million.
Defrauding HMRC Tax Investigation – Organised Criminal Fraud Attack
We represented two clients following a 3 year HMRC investigation into an organised and sustained attack on the Revenue system, which allegedly resulted in the loss of £50 million per annum of tax income.
Organised Crime Fraud – Offshore Money Laundering
We represented a client said to be part of a criminal organisation defrauding companies and businesses (including a professional football club) to the value of in excess of £160 million. The criminal organisation pretended to be employees of relevant financial institutions and directed their victims to redistribute the monies held in their accounts to accounts provided by the group. There then followed a sophisticated laundering scheme where the monies were diverted into offshore accounts belonging to fictitious companies and individuals.
Cyber Crime Hacking Attack – Xbox & PlayStation
We represented the public face of the hacking group The Lizard Squad who became known following the Christmas 2014 cyber-attack on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network, which resulted in a worldwide shutdown of those gaming networks on Christmas day.
Following a lengthy police investigation by the South East Regional Organised Cyber Crime Unit, no charges were brought against our client or the group.
Conspiracy to Commit Fraud – Legal Aid Agency
We represent two partners in a law firm charged with conspiracy to commit a fraud totalling millions of pounds against the Legal Aid Agency.
VAT – HMRC Fraud
We acted for a number of clients who were arrested as part of a HMRC sting operation which resulted in over 30 simultaneous arrests across the UK. The allegation was a sustained attack of the VAT system which resulted in a loss of £30 million to the exchequer.
Money Laundering Fraud
We successfully represented a client who was subject to allegations of fraud and money laundering following extensive investigations by City of London Police. The allegations centred upon our client who had previously been employed by a bank. It was alleged that during the course of his employment he abused his position at the bank by fraudulently opening bank accounts in the name of fictitious companies which were used to launder vast sums of monies (said to be in the £millions) that were the proceeds of boiler room frauds.
Fraudulent trading contrary to section 993 of the Companies Act 2006
We represent a client, with an alleged offence of fraudulent trading contrary to section 993 of the Companies Act 2006. It is said to involve fraudulently obtaining trade credit for goods and services.
Counterfeit Smuggling – Evasion of Excise Duty Fraud
We successfully represented a client who was prosecuted for the evasion of excise duty to the value of £680,000. Our client was said to be the leader of a global network smuggling counterfeit cigarettes into the UK and other European jurisdictions. At trial, following lengthy submissions that the Crown had failed in their continuing disclosure obligations, the case against all the defendants in the case was discontinued.
Commercial Loan False Pretence Fraud
We successfully represented this client alleged to have perpetrated a fraud on Coutts Bank by obtaining commercial loans from the bank on false pretences.
Conspiracy to Defraud HMRC – Fuel Duty Fraud
We successfully represented our client who was charged with conspiracy to defraud HMRC in the supply of non-UK duty paid fuel following a lengthy investigation by HMRC. It related to Rebate Fuels which are subject to lower rates of excise duty undergoing a laundering process which allowed the fuel to pass off as normal road fuel. Following lengthy submissions that the Crown had failed in their continuing disclosure obligations the case was dropped.
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