Fraud & Financial Crime

We advise individuals and companies in all cases involving financial crime. We are recognised for our expertise in dealing with complex and high profile cases. Our lawyers work with leading barristers and experts in complex fraud matters. It is crucial that an experienced fraud specialist is instructed at the outset of a case to ensure that a proactive strategy is put in place without delay.

We only specialise in defending individuals and companies that have been accused or charged with fraud-related offences.

Free Initial Discussion

We understand that you will want to discuss your circumstances with an expert solicitor, which is why we offer a no-obligation, free initial discussion to see how we can assist you. Please call us on 0330 1333676 or contact Sundeep Soor on Info@defencelegal.co.uk.

“Sundeep is a brilliant, top drawer premier league solicitor with vast experience and expertise in all areas of serious and complex crime, particularly major fraud . . . He gets excellent results, is right at the top of his game and comes highly recommended.”

Bernard Tetlow QC

Garden Court Chambers

We advise suspects and defendants on all aspects of investigation and prosecution, for example:

Dawn Raids & Search and Seizure
Arrest & Interviews Under Caution and Compulsion
Prosecution – Plea, Trial, and Sentencing.

We come up regularly against the following agencies:

Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
National Crime Agency (NCA)
Police (Economic Crime Teams/Regional Task forces and the CPS (SFD- Serious Fraud Division)
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
National Trading Standards (NTS)

Examples of cases undertaken include:

Fraud Act Offences
HMRC Interview Under Caution
Conspiracy to Defraud
Covid Loan & Furlough Fraud
Bribery & Corruption
Money Laundering
Tax Evasion & Fraud
Cybercrime Fraud
Failure to Prevent Tax Evasion
DPA’s – Deferred Prosecution Agreements
Insider Trading
Payroll/PAYE Fraud
Construction Industry Scheme Fraud
Duty Evasion
Pension Fraud
Mortgage Fraud
Ponzi Fraud
Boiler Room Fraud
False Accounting
Companies Act Offences
Theft from Employer
Civil Tax Investigations, Disputes & Voluntary Disclosures

Testimonials

“His expertise, particularly in fraud cases, is first-class and he works extremely hard to get the best results possible for his client . . . He will always go the extra mile.”

Geoff Payne – Barrister

25 Bedford Row

“We instructed Sundeep to assist us when the prosecution service attempted to seize our family home as an asset and was subject to a POCA assessment and seizure of assets . . . Sundeep was absolutely excellent and ultimately we were fully successful. We can’t recommend Sundeep strongly enough, he was terrific.”

Client

“Sundeep provided a calming and professional influence over my case. At every stage of the proceedings, he looked after my best interests. Sundeep made himself available at all hours, whenever I needed advice; his commitment has been total . . . I would recommend Sundeep to anyone who finds themselves in the turmoil of criminal proceedings.”

Client

Victims of Fraud

We only specialise in defending individuals and companies that have been accused or charged with fraud-related offences.

If you have been a victim of fraud, then you should contact Action Fraud or the Police in the first instance.

In certain circumstances, we can consider private criminal prosecutions.

Why Choose Defence Legal

We provide specialist, direct and robust partner level led representation to all individuals and companies in all cases involving financial crime. We are highly recognised for our expertise in dealing with complex and high profile cases. Our lawyers work with leading barristers and experts in complex fraud matters. It is crucial that an experienced fraud specialist is instructed from the outset of a case to ensure that a proactive strategy is put in place without delay.

How to get in contact

We can assist wherever you are based. For more information and advice, then please call us today for a free initial discussion about your individual circumstances on 0330 1333676 or email Info@defencelegal.co.uk.