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Serious Fraud

We have long been regarded as a pre-eminent set for fraud, with a reputation built on our involvement in some of the most serious criminal fraud cases of the last two decades including Blue Arrow, Britania Park, Polly Peck, Maxwell, Wallace Duncan Smith, Butte Mining, Wickes Plc and Palmer (the "Goldfinger" timeshare case).

We defend and prosecute in all types of serious fraud both in the United Kingdom and overseas. Our expertise encompasses fraudulent trading, mortgage fraud, investment fraud, VAT and revenue fraud, advance fee fraud and internet and copyright offences. Often instructed at the initial stage of any prosecution we bring to this field our linked expertise in civil fraud and commercial law.  Recognising the increasing use of civil remedies to tackle alleged fraud we are able to build teams of criminal and civil specialists to deal with the repercussions for individuals and companies when allegations of serious fraud are brought.

Recent cases include:

The Versailles fraud (arising from the collapse of Versailles Group Plc then valued at £630 million: R v Cushnie & Ors)

The Legal Aid fraud (a series of trials against the owner and employees of a solicitors' firm who defrauded the Legal Aid Board by manipulating the Green Form Scheme: R v Robinson & Ors)

The Jubilee Line Extension fraud (involving allegations that the defendants sought to obtain insider information relevant to the awards of multi-million pound contracts for the Jubilee Line extension project: R v Rayment & Ors)

The Independent Insurance fraud (arising from the collapse of Independent Insurance: R v Bright & Ors)

The Metal Markets fraud (a fraud by metal traders on banks in the United Kingdom and United States: R v Rastogi & Ors)

R v Potts & Ors, also referred to as PPP, the successful prosecution for the SFO of a massive "buy-to-let" fraud securing the conviction of five defendants.

The Imperial Consolidated fraud (an alleged investment fraud with a total loss of £250 million to investors worldwide: R v Brook & Ors)

Recent articles and papers:

REFORMING BRIBERY - slides prepared by Law Commissioner Prof. Jeremy Horder for his presentation in Chambers on 23 February; and a follow up letter click here.

THE INTERNAL WHISTLEBLOWER AND CORPORATE WRONGDOING
Jeffrey Jupp who practises in commercial litigation and employment law explores the issues that arise when an employee blows the whistle on corporate wrongdoing.

THE DE-CRIMINALISATION OF CORPORATE CRIME?
Jason Mansell who specialises in corporate fraud and white collar crime considers the impact of 'alternative disposal' arrangements pursued by the SFO.

BRIBERY AS FRAUD
David O'Mahoney who specialises in International Civil & Regulatory Fraud looks at how the size of sums of money paid to corrupt rulers in the recent major international corruption investigations has caused criminal lawyers to think differently about this conduct.

Members practising in this area: