Fraud Solicitors
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For individuals, fraud investigations can devastate your reputation and livelihood; for businesses, fraud can be extremely disruptive. The good news is that our fraud solicitors have a proven track record of helping businesses and individuals successfully defend a range of fraud allegations since 2014. We will limit the impact on your personal and professional life and ensure that the best possible outcome is achieved.
Our fraud lawyers do more than just liaise with the police, HMRC, regulators and other authorities. We can also defend and support you throughout investigations. Not to mention, if you suspect you have been a victim of fraud, we will investigate so that you can make an informed decision before going to the authorities. To ensure that you get the advice you deserve, we offer a range of flexible funding options.
Whether you are facing a fraud allegation or are a victim of fraud, call us on 0300 303 2071 or email info@witansolicitors.co.uk and we will arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with one of our experts.
It’s worth noting that we cannot offer a no-win, no-fee option for our criminal law services. To inquire about our pricing, contact our team.
How We Can Help
Our fraud defence solicitors have extensive experience helping clients accused of a wide range of financial crimes, including:
High-Value Fraud
Serious high-value fraud cases involve deception for personal gain that represents a large amount of money. While such offences usually relate to investment fraud, such as share scams, pyramid schemes and corporate fraud, we can advise on all aspects of serious fraud.
Investment Fraud
As the name suggests, investment fraud involves investment scams that promise a high return on an investment that is usually worthless or does not even exist. If you have been accused of investment fraud, it is crucial to contact our lawyers for fraud at the earliest opportunity. We will help you build a strong defence and secure a favourable outcome.
Tax Evasion
Misrepresenting your finances to HMRC to avoid taxes is known as tax evasion. If you have been unfairly accused of tax evasion, unintentionally failed to supply key information to HRMC or simply entrusted your accounts and investments to a third party, our fraud lawyers will ensure that your rights are protected throughout the investigation.
Mortgage Fraud
Increasing the value of a property to secure a larger loan or falsifying information on a mortgage application to obtain a mortgage that you would not be eligible for are both acts of mortgage fraud. Our team of fraud and property specialists will guide you through investigations.
Benefit Fraud
If you have obtained more benefit money from the government than you are entitled to, you may have committed fraud. Thankfully, our lawyers for fraud can advise on every aspect of your case.
Counterfeiting and Forgery
Those convicted of counterfeiting or forgery face up to 10 years in prison, as well as substantial fines. Our lawyers for fraud cases will explore every option to help you clear your name.
Insurance fraud
Insurance fraud is a serious crime that can result in devastating consequences for those convicted. If you are facing such allegations, there is no need to worry. Our lawyers will help to mitigate the damage to your reputation or business.
Identity Fraud
Our fraud defence solicitors excel at advising on cases where an imposter uses the identity of another business or individual to cause a loss for the victim or benefit themselves.
Bribery and Corruption
Bribery usually involves offering something such as money to gain an illicit advantage. Corruption, on the other hand, refers to the abuse of a position of trust to gain an advantage. Our legal experts specialise in advising on cases involving bribery and corruption.
VAT Fraud
VAT fraud is a form of tax evasion that involves a business overreporting purchases and underreporting sales. Our fraud experts excel at establishing the facts of VAT fraud cases and will provide you with the best defence possible.
Bank Fraud
While bank fraud can take a range of forms, we can advise on all aspects of bank fraud cases, supporting you throughout the investigation process.
Credit Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a form of serious, high-value fraud. Our lawyers have the expertise and experience to handle such cases swiftly, helping our clients challenge the evidence against them.
Insider Trading
In simple terms, inside trading is the practice of trading on the stock exchange with access to confidential information that will benefit you. If you are under investigation for insider trading, we can help you avoid severe penalties including a lengthy prison sentence.
Pension Fraud
Pension fraud can occur as a result of a scam aimed at stealing someone’s pension fund or an employer acting fraudulently in providing pension benefits. We can help you defend allegations of this kind.
Missing Trader and Carousel Fraud
Missing trader and carousel fraud occur when businesses keep the VAT added to the price of goods instead of paying it to the government. Our criminal defence lawyers excel at defending such allegations.
Money Laundering
While money laundering is a separate offence from fraud, the two are usually linked. For example, it is not uncommon for those who have committed fraud to try to launder the proceeds to avoid detection and prosecution. If you have been accused of money laundering, there is no need to worry as we will be by your side throughout the investigation.
Our Approach
Our criminal defence solicitors do more than just advise on fraud cases. If you have been accused of fraud, we will support you throughout the entire process, including:
- Providing legal assistance during police investigations and raids
- Preparing you for interviews with the authorities
- Challenging search warrants and restraint orders
- Securing bail
- Preparing your defence
- Successfully representing you in court
Our fraud lawyers have a proven track record of helping clients accused of committing fraud. No matter how complex your case is, we will help you achieve the best outcome possible.
Factors That Influence Fraud Sentencing
If you are convicted of fraud, the penalty you receive will vary depending on:
- Your cooperation with the authorities
- Whether the money has been returned voluntarily
- Evidence that demonstrates that you stopped offending before you were caught
If your case is likely to result in conviction, we will fight to ensure that you receive a fair sentence.
When to Seek Legal Advice
Contact our specialist lawyers for fraud immediately if you:
- Are under investigation
- Are facing prosecution
- Have been asked to speak to the authorities
- Have been charged with fraud
Successfully defending fraud allegations requires the expertise of a lawyer with a deep understanding of different types of fraud. Our criminal defence lawyers excel at challenging evidence and utilising effective defence strategies, such as asserting that the defendant was coerced into committing fraud or did not have intent to commit fraud. By seeking advice at the earliest opportunity, you can reduce the potential impact on yourself or your business.
Why Choose Witan Solicitors?
Whether you have been investigated, prosecuted or are just worried about facing fraud allegations, it is crucial to get advice from experts you can trust. Since 2014, we have been advising on complex fraud cases and understand all the angles and potential issues you may encounter. With us in your corner, you benefit from:
- 100+ years of combined legal experience
- Proven track record of defending businesses and individuals against fraud allegations
- Legal backing from a Legal 500 recognised law firm
- Unmatched legal advice without confusing jargon
- Multilingual legal professionals
- Fraud solicitors in Birmingham, London and Northampton
Contact Us
With fraud lawyers in Birmingham, London and Northampton, we can act for individuals and businesses nationwide. For an open and honest discussion about your case, give us a call on 0300 303 2071 or email info@witansolicitors.co.uk.
FAQ
What is fraud exactly?
The Serious Fraud Office refers to fraud as intentional deception carried out to cause loss to others and/or for personal gain. Common examples include:
- Phone scams
- Card skimming
- Investment scams
- Ticketing scams
- Internet fraud
- Identity theft
Are there any penalties for fraud?
Yes; however, it is worth noting that different types of fraud carry different penalties ranging from large fines to lengthy prison sentences. The severity of the penalty is determined based on:
- Whether the act was planned
- The financial impact on the victim
- The length of time the fraud continued
- Any attempts to conceal or dispose of evidence
- The potential impact on vulnerable people
Qarrar Somji
Solicitor-Advocate
Qarrar qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2014 having previously had experience in a varying range of litigation roles.
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