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Fraud
St Pauls Chambers has particular expertise in the field of white collar crime and corporate fraud. Our longstanding and highly respected reputation is brought about by involvement in many of the most serious criminal prosecutions for fraud in particularly the North East, but also in major court centres in the UK.
General fraud and corporate crime
We have extensive experience of serious fraud cases, brought by the SFO, FSA, Inland Revenue, Revenue and Customs, DTI, OFT and other bodies.
Our experience in these areas also includes advising companies and individual directors before any criminal charges are laid, often when external investigation is merely anticipated as a possibility. We are often when instructed at an early stage, able to minimise the chances of criminal charges ever being brought. Our expertise in regulatory and financial services law enables us to integrate our advice into a wider framework, encompassing any disciplinary action which might be taken.
Judge- only fraud trials in the future will put a premium on experience and standing in this area of practice, and our expertise covers mortgage frauds, fraudulent trading, cartel offences, VAT and Revenue frauds, advance fee frauds, credit card frauds, investment frauds, corporate fraud, internet and telephone fraud.
Chambers concentrates not only on the quality of service provided but also on technical expertise. We are well versed in managing document heavy cases, and our in house support systems assist with electronic preparation and presentation. This enables instant access to all information, and often provides and important ‘edge’ in a fraud trial.
Confiscation and Money laundering
Money laundering is a particular area of expertise; members of Chambers are regularly instructed to advice on legal issues concerning money laundering and appear in major trials for the prosecution and defence. The team aims to provide a comprehensive service in relation to the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, and the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act 2005, and any future legislation.
We are experienced in asset tracing, restraint orders, the appointment of receivers under POCA 2002, third party rights and directors disqualification proceedings. We appreciate that in all of these areas high quality advice is often urgently required and our Counsel are available to provide immediate advice or representation in court proceedings.
For further information regarding the areas of work covered, or more information on individual Counsel, please contact the Senior Clerk, Jayne Drake
