Our Fraud Expertise
Being accused of fraud can have a significant impact on all aspects of your life. A fraud conviction could lead to a prison sentence, as well as damage your personal life, career and future prospects.
Our team of specialist fraud solicitors are experts in handling a wide range of fraud cases, no matter how complex the situation.
We have expertise in assisting our clients at any stage of the process from the investigation to court proceedings.
Our team is recognised as one of the top criminal defence teams in the South East by client guide, the Legal 500.
We also have a wide range of professional accreditations and memberships in recognition of our expertise, including the Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation and the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association.
If you have been accused of fraud or charged under the Fraud Act and are looking for skilled and practical defence solicitors, please get in touch with our team.
In this article, we cover:
- What is a fraud claim?
- What is serious fraud?
- Why choose our specialist fraud solicitors?
Please note: This article should not be taken as specific legal advice. If you are being investigated for fraud, please contact our team and we will be able to provide legal advice tailored to your situation.
Contact our fraud defence solicitors today in London (West Drayton) on 01895 449288 or in Hertfordshire (St Albans) on 01727 840900 or email us at info@wellsburcombe.co.uk.
What is a fraud claim?
A person is guilty of fraud if they are found to have committed a crime under the Fraud Act 2006.
Under this act, a person can be found to have committed fraud in one of three ways:
- Fraud by false representation.
- Fraud by failing to disclose information.
- Fraud by abuse of position.
Fraud by false representation is when someone dishonestly makes false claims, statements, or representations knowing that the information was or might be untrue, with the aim of gaining a benefit or causing loss to another party.
Fraud by failing to disclose information involves the defendant failing to disclose relevant information when they had a legal obligation to do so, resulting in financial gain or causing losses.
Fraud by abuse of position occurs when the defendant occupies a position in which they were expected to safeguard, or not to act against, the financial interests of another person but they abused that position intending to make a gain/cause a loss.
A person found guilty of fraud could face anything from a fine to a substantial prison sentence of up to 10 years.
What is serious fraud?
Serious fraud typically refers to complex financial crimes involving significant amounts of money and often bribery, corruption, or money laundering.
Also known as white-collar crime, serious fraud includes offences such as fraud, insider trading, money laundering, tax evasion, and VAT fraud that occur within the business and financial sectors.
Both individuals and businesses can be investigated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) for such crimes.
If you are under investigation for serious fraud, it is advisable to seek legal advice as soon as possible to help you navigate the legal process and effectively protect your rights.
Why choose our specialist fraud solicitors?
Our team has been independently recognised by the Legal 500 as one of the top criminal defence teams in the South East.
We also have a range of professional accreditations and memberships, including the Law Society Criminal Litigation Accreditation and the London Criminal Courts Solicitors’ Association.
At our firm, we take a practical approach to fraud defence. We will take the time to understand your situation and provide a service tailored to your unique circumstances.
We understand how distressing it can be to face prosecution for fraud and we take all possible steps to protect our clients' reputations and quickly bring investigations to a close.
We aim to achieve a fair outcome in all of our fraud cases and give our clients the best possible chance of avoiding being charged with fraud.
Our team includes Partners Alan Burcombe and Ravinder Khumra, who have handled many high-profile and multi-million pound fraud cases over the years, including FCA matters.
Contact our fraud solicitors in London and St Albans
Contact us today in London (West Drayton) on 01895 449288 or in Hertfordshire (St Albans) on 01727 840900 or email us at info@wellsburcombe.co.uk.