Wilkstone Law are expert fraud solicitors and fraud lawyers with extensive experience defending criminal allegations of fraud and financial crime.
We act for both companies and individuals investigated and prosecuted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), HMRC, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), National Crime Agency, City of London Police, NHS Counter Fraud Authority and regional Economic Crime Teams across the UK.
From the first call for expert legal advice, through to interviews under caution, search warrants, restraint order proceedings, confiscation proceedings and representation in both the Magistrates’ Court and Crown Courts, our criminal defence solicitors provide expert legal representation and robust representation at every stage of a fraud investigation, prosecution or trial.
Our fraud solicitors regularly advise businesses, company directors and individuals facing allegations of serious fraud, financial crime, business crime, money laundering, false representation, false accounting, fraud charges and regulatory breaches under the Fraud Act.
As experienced fraud lawyers, we understand the impact fraud investigations, prosecution and criminal allegations can have on businesses, assets, finances and reputations. Early intervention and expert legal advice are often essential in protecting clients and achieving the best possible outcome.
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Fraud investigations are often lengthy, complex and financially damaging. Search warrants, restraint orders and account freezing orders are frequently the beginning of a wider fraud investigation and can have a significant impact upon both businesses and individuals.
Our fraud lawyers act quickly to protect clients from the earliest stages of investigations and prosecution. Early intervention and expert legal representation can often make a substantial difference to the outcome of complex cases involving fraud charges and financial crime allegations.
Wilkstone Law recognises that fraud investigations and prosecutions can continue for years. Our dedicated team of fraud solicitors will remain with you throughout every stage of the process, providing legal advice, strategic defence and robust representation designed to achieve the best possible outcome.
Our fraud lawyers have experience defending clients across some of the most serious and high-profile fraud cases in England and Wales, including:
We have also represented solicitors, accountants, mortgage brokers, medical professionals and company directors accused of banking fraud, insurance fraud, tax fraud and other serious financial crime offences in complex fraud cases across multiple jurisdictions throughout the UK.
Our highly experienced team of fraud solicitors has extensive experience defending clients accused of serious offences involving fraud, money laundering and white collar crime.
Fraud investigations often involve substantial volumes of evidence, complex financial transactions and allegations spanning multiple jurisdictions. We regularly represent clients throughout investigations conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, HMRC, National Crime Agency and other specialist prosecution authorities.
Our fraud solicitors provide strategic legal advice and representation during interviews under caution, internal investigations, restraint order proceedings, confiscation proceedings and Crown Court trials.
We understand that every case depends upon the detailed analysis of evidence, the specific circumstances of the allegations and the preparation of a strong legal defence designed to protect clients from conviction, prosecution and financial penalties.
Wilkstone Law represents individuals and businesses facing allegations of financial crime, fraud and related offences across the UK.
Our fraud lawyers regularly defend clients accused of mortgage fraud, including allegations involving false representation, financial applications and property transactions.
We represent individuals, professionals and company directors facing banking fraud allegations and complex fraud investigations involving financial institutions and commercial transactions.
Our criminal defence solicitors defend clients accused of insurance fraud, including allegations involving dishonesty, false accounting and fraudulent claims.
We advise and represent clients accused of false representation offences prosecuted under the Fraud Act, including allegations involving financial gain, business transactions and financial crime investigations.
Where appropriate, we instruct leading fraud barristers and King’s Counsel with extensive experience defending serious fraud and white collar crime allegations in the Crown Courts.
We also work closely with forensic accountants and legal experts to analyse evidence and challenge prosecution cases in complex fraud investigations.
Our in-house team has experience working with the banking industry and Anti-Money Laundering legislation, enabling our fraud lawyers to provide expert legal advice in serious financial crime investigations and prosecutions.
Wilkstone Law’s fraud solicitors and fraud lawyers are committed to protecting your reputation, finances and future through strategic defence against allegations of fraud, financial crime and white collar crime.
If you are under investigation or facing allegations of fraud or financial crime, contact Wilkstone Law for expert legal advice and representation from experienced fraud solicitors and fraud lawyers.
Early intervention by expert solicitors is often essential in reducing the risk of conviction, prosecution and financial penalties in serious fraud cases.
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If you have been arrested, you should not answer police questions until you have received expert legal advice from criminal defence solicitors.
You should only confirm your name and basic personal details before requesting legal representation. You are entitled to free legal advice whilst in police custody, and early representation at the police station can significantly affect the outcome of a criminal investigation.
Wilkstone Law provide immediate police station representation and expert legal advice for clients accused of criminal offences throughout Cardiff and across England and Wales.
If you have been released on police bail or released under investigation, it is important to seek expert legal advice as soon as possible.
Our criminal defence solicitors can review the evidence, advise you in relation to the investigation and consider whether pre-charge engagement with the police may be appropriate. In some criminal cases, early representations can result in allegations being dropped or no further action being taken.
We can also advise upon:
Early strategic advice can strengthen your defence and improve the outcome of your case.
Wilkstone Law can provide independent expert legal advice and a second opinion regarding your criminal defence matter.
Our solicitors can obtain the police disclosure and paperwork from the Duty Solicitor, review the evidence and advise whether the legal advice previously provided was appropriate in the circumstances.
We regularly assist clients who require ongoing representation following release from police custody and can take over conduct of the case where appropriate.
Call us as soon as possible – we will agree a fixed fee consultation to discuss and advise upon your case. At this meeting, we will advise you upon what happens next and will apply for copies of the police statements and evidence before your first court appearance.
We will carefully consider the evidence and advise you upon the strength of the police evidence and upon any defence that you may have to the charges you face. There may be urgent steps that we advise you to take to strengthen your defence before you appear in court.
The first appearance in any court case is at the Magistrates Court – we can appear in court on your behalf to represent you.
If you have been charged with a criminal offence and required to attend court, you should seek legal advice immediately.
Our criminal defence solicitors in Cardiff can advise you upon:
The first hearing in a criminal case will usually take place before the Magistrates’ Court. Early preparation and expert representation can make a significant difference to the progression and outcome of proceedings.
Yes. The first call to Wilkstone Law is free.
During the initial call, we can provide general guidance regarding next steps and arrange a fixed fee consultation to discuss your case in greater detail. However, we cannot provide case-specific legal advice until formally instructed.
Consultations can usually be arranged at short notice either in person, by telephone, or via video conference.
Our fixed fee consultations start from £500 plus VAT.
Following the initial consultation, we are often able to provide a fixed fee quotation for representation throughout the lifetime of your criminal case.
Legal fees will depend upon several factors including:
Wilkstone Law also advise clients in relation to legal aid and Legal Aid Agency funding where available.
Wilkstone Law are accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Our Managing Director, Jon Wilkins, is recognised as a Grade A Solicitor by the Legal Aid Agency and is a recommended lawyer in The Legal 500.
Our criminal defence solicitors are highly regarded for providing expert legal advice and representation in serious and complex criminal cases.