White Collar Crime

Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors – White Collar Crime

White collar crime can involve a wide range of offences relating to commercial companies and employees in the business sector, including financial crimes such as money laundering, market manipulation, city cartels, securities fraud, embezzlement, bribery and corruption and corporate fraud.

Employees facing allegations of fraud involving white collar crime may be unwittingly implicated in a wider investigation and face charges of conspiracy to defraud.

It is vital to seek legal advice from a specialist fraud solicitor with expertise in defending white collar crime as soon as possible.

White collar crime investigations can span more than one jurisdiction and may prove extremely complex. In the early stages of defending an allegation of white collar crime, it is crucial to avoid errors or misjudgements which could prejudice the outcome of a case for a defendant at a later stage.

Duncan Lewis fraud lawyers can advise on white collar crime even before a charge is brought or if there is a possibility that a fraud allegation might be made and an investigation launched.

Duncan Lewis fraud solicitors can represent clients at interview under caution and we can also liaise with agencies involved in investigating serious fraud, including:

• City of London Police
• Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
• Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
• Federation Against Copyright Theft
• Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
• HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
• Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
• National Crime Agency (NCA)
• Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
• Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
• Solicitors Regulation Authority’s (SRA) Fraud and Confidential Intelligence Bureau
• Trading Standards

Duncan Lewis also has considerable expertise in defending high-value fraud cases.

Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors – Our reputation for excellence

Duncan Lewis' Crime department has been recognised as a Top Tier and recommended criminal defence practice by Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500 edition for its General Crime and Fraud work.

Our fraud solicitors have acknowledged expertise in case building based on a sound knowledge of the criminal justice system and the ability to assemble compelling evidence and documentation in white collar fraud cases.

Our lawyers are able to represent clients at police stations, Magistrates’ Courts, Crown Courts, and the Court of Appeal. The team also includes highly experienced Higher Court Advocates with a background in conducting serious fraud cases.

Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors – How to contact us

There are Duncan Lewis offices across England and Wales and our fraud lawyers can usually reach a client at a police station or court within 45 minutes to advise on white collar fraud charges.

We aim for the best possible outcome for clients facing fraud charges. Call us during office hours on 0333 772 0409 for expert legal advice on white collar fraud charges.

For 24/7 help at a police station, call the Duncan Lewis Emergency Hotline on 0333 772 0607.

Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors – When to contact us

We advise clients who are facing fraud charges – or who may be interviewed in relation to white collar fraud allegations – to contact us as soon as possible.

Our fraud solicitors can advise even before a charge for fraud is brought, and a solicitor from our specialist fraud department can attend a police station fraud interview conducted by the police, Serious Fraud Office or HM Revenue and Customs.

Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors – Legal Aid & Private Client – White Collar Fraud

Duncan Lewis is a leading provider of Legal Aid criminal defence services. Legal Aid is means tested and may only be available in certain circumstances.

Our team can advise further on Legal Aid at the initial client meeting.

In cases where a client may not be eligible for Legal Aid, we offer competitively priced fee levels for private client representation – with fixed fees and advance notice of any costs whenever possible.

In some criminal cases, after the event insurance may be an option and our lawyers will advise on an appropriate level of insurance to cover the potential costs of defending a criminal case and to pay any costs imposed by the court.

Call Duncan Lewis Fraud Solicitors to discuss an allegation or charge involving white collar crime on 0333 772 0409.