Fraud Solicitor
Our expert Criminal Fraud Solicitors have a proven track record of successfully defending individuals accused of white-collar fraud.
Fraud cases are inherently complex, requiring a defence team with extensive experience, talent, and strong connections within the legal field.
From our offices in Nuneaton city centre, we are recognised as one of the top Fraud Solicitors in Nuneaton and Warwickshire. You can trust us to have the skills, talent, and intelligence to achieve a favourable outcome.
We are a diverse, multi-lingual law firm. Our solicitors use cutting-edge technology to deliver streamlined, modern, and highly effective criminal defence. With years of experience in criminal law, we have built strong relationships with the UK’s leading Barristers and King’s Counsel. Our clients also benefit from our ability to instruct the country’s most respected expert witnesses, who can provide the Court with the evidence required to support a not guilty plea or mitigate sentencing.
Corporate fraud investigations can take months or even years to resolve, and this does not include any civil proceedings that may follow a criminal conviction. Complex fraud cases often involve international elements. Our specialist Fraud Solicitors will support you from the initial SFO or HMRC investigation through to trial, ensuring you receive the best possible criminal defence in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, and across the Midlands.
Advising and Representing People Accused of Committing a Criminal Offence
We are highly recommended as experts in criminal defence and regulatory investigation for individuals accused of white-collar fraud. Our Solicitors have extensive experience advising in-house counsel and senior management on managing SFO or HMRC investigations. We collaborate with the country’s top expert witnesses, providing advice and representation you can trust. With your reputation, financial security, and potentially your freedom at stake, we persist until every appeal is exhausted.
Common Questions About Complex Fraud
What is fraud?
Fraud involves using deception and/or false statements to gain a dishonest advantage, often financial, over another person or organisation.
The primary legislation governing fraud includes:
- The Fraud Act 2006
- The Theft Act 1968
The Fraud Act 2006 defines three main offences:
- Fraud by false representation (section 2). Representations can be express or implied.
- Fraud by failing to disclose information where there is a legal duty to do so (section 3).
- Fraud by abuse of position (section 4), such as fraud committed by a Trustee.
For all these offences, the Prosecution must prove that the Defendant acted dishonestly with the intention of gaining an advantage for themselves (or another) or causing loss to the victim.
Offences of false accounting and false statements by company directors are covered under the Theft Act 1968.
What is a Deferred Prosecution Agreement?
A Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) allows a prosecuting authority to defer the prosecution of a corporate entity as long as it agrees to a specified course of action. If the corporate entity complies with all obligations within the DPA, the matter is resolved without prosecution.
The key elements of a DPA are:
- The prosecuting body must be either the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) or the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
- The Defendant must be a corporate entity; individuals cannot enter into DPAs.
- The offence must be one of the fraud and dishonesty-related offences listed in Schedule 17 of the Crime and Courts Act 2013.
- A Court must agree and approve the DPA.
- The DPA only defers prosecution in the UK; it does not apply to overseas jurisdictions.
DPAs are complex and can involve international elements and significant media attention. Our Corporate Fraud Solicitors provide the necessary advice and representation if a DPA is proposed, while coordinating with your international legal teams to manage your defence in other jurisdictions.
Why Choose Us?
Our Criminal Defence Department can devise a robust strategy to quickly close down an investigation or defend a prosecution. Our Solicitors are smart, trustworthy, and results-driven, with the knowledge and connections needed to support your in-house legal team or senior management.
Regardless of the charges against you, you are entitled to a criminal defence. We do not judge our clients; our sole aim is to defend you against the Prosecution’s allegations. By instructing us, you increase your chances of acquittal or a reduced sentence. It is crucial to contact us as soon as you become aware of a regulatory investigation and/or criminal allegations.
Cocks Lloyd Solicitors provides exceptional Fraud Solicitor and Business Crime & Regulatory Investigation services to clients. People choose and recommend us not just in Nuneaton, Tamworth, Atherstone, Hinckley and Leicester, but across Warwickshire, Staffordshire, Leicestershire and the West Midlands, and the whole of the UK, because we get results.
To receive expert advice and representation regarding Fraud Solicitor and Business Crime & Regulatory Investigation, please contact us using the form below, call us on (0247) 6641642, email via the Request a Callback form on this contact page.