Queen Square Chambers’ team of Financial Investigations barristers consists of members who both prosecute and defend in this complex field. Aided by the specific expertise gained in related areas of wider regulatory law, our barristers are able to offer advice and representation at early investigatory stages, as well as representation in court proceedings for on-going cases.

Over recent years, the increase in regulation and accompanying legislation in relation to financial services has meant greater anxiety for companies and individuals who are required to comply with and understand the constantly changing legal parameters that apply to the world of commerce and finance. A failure to act correctly can result in serious regulatory criminal proceedings which can in turn severely affect businesses, adversely affecting finances, reputations and public confidence.

Whether a business or individual perpetrates a regulatory breach and is consequently subject to an investigation by a financial regulator or faces allegations of serious fraud and corruption, fast and effective advice on issues relating to compliance, governance and the broader legal points involved will be essential to ensure that any charges are comprehensively defended against.

Examples of the types of regulatory bodies involved in this field include the Financial Services Authority (FSA), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Our experienced team offers expertise in the following areas:

· Restraint & Confiscation
· Civil Asset Recovery Proceedings
· Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
· Carousel Fraud
· Missing trader intra-community (MTIC) Fraud
· Benefit Fraud
· Mortgage Fraud
· Money Laundering
· Tax & Duty Evasion
· VAT Investigations & Tribunals
· FSA rule breaches

For further enquiries and advice in relation to your case, please contact Rory Nunn on 0117 921 1966.