Expert legal representation for fraud and financial crime investigations across England and Wales. If you are facing allegations of fraud, an HMRC investigation, or a police interview under caution, our specialist fraud solicitors are available 24/7 to protect your rights and build your defence.
From the moment you are contacted by the police or a regulatory agency, our criminal fraud defence lawyers provide comprehensive support at every stage.
Free legal advice and representation during any police interview under caution, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Early engagement with investigators and prosecutors to challenge the evidence before charges are brought, often leading to no further action.
Detailed review of financial documents, digital evidence, and prosecution case papers to identify weaknesses in the Crown's case.
Expert trial representation before judge and jury, including bail applications, abuse of process arguments, and robust cross-examination.
Challenging POCA confiscation orders and restraint orders to protect your assets from disproportionate seizure under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
Representation during Code of Practice 8 and Code of Practice 9 investigations, including the Contractual Disclosure Facility and negotiated settlements.
When you are facing a fraud investigation, knowing what to expect can make all the difference. Here is how our fraud solicitors will guide you through the process.
Call us for a free, confidential discussion. We will listen to your situation and advise you immediately on the best course of action.
We conduct a thorough review of the evidence, identify weaknesses in the prosecution case, and develop a tailored defence strategy.
We represent you at every stage: police interviews, pre-charge engagement, bail hearings, trial preparation, and Crown Court advocacy.
Whether through acquittal, discontinuance, or the best possible sentence, we see your case through to its conclusion and advise on any ancillary orders.
Our fraud defence lawyers have extensive experience across the full spectrum of fraud and financial crime allegations. Click any area to learn more.
Section 2 Fraud Act 2006. Defending allegations of dishonest representations made for gain or to cause loss.
Code of Practice 8 and 9 investigations, tax evasion, VAT fraud, and HMRC criminal prosecutions.
Confiscation orders, restraint orders, cash seizure, and asset recovery under POCA 2002.
Common law conspiracy to defraud, multi-handed prosecutions, and complex financial crime cases.
Defence against allegations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, including acquisition, concealment, and transfer.
DWP investigations, Universal Credit fraud, housing benefit fraud, and overpayment allegations.
Fraud by abuse of position, false accounting, fraudulent trading, and director disqualification proceedings.
Identity theft, document fraud, and impersonation offences investigated by police and specialist agencies.
FCA investigations, boiler room scams, Ponzi schemes, and high-value investment fraud allegations.
Choosing the right fraud solicitor is one of the most important decisions you will make. Here is what sets our criminal fraud defence team apart.
Our fraud solicitors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Fraud investigations do not keep office hours, and neither do we.
Fraud law is a specialist field. Our lawyers focus exclusively on criminal defence and have deep expertise in fraud and financial crime cases.
We have successfully defended clients in complex, high-value fraud cases, including multi-handed conspiracies and SFO investigations.
We explain complex legal and financial matters in plain English. You will always know where your case stands and what to expect next.
Police station representation is free under legal aid. Crown Court representation may also be publicly funded, subject to means and merits testing.
Although based in Luton, our fraud defence lawyers represent clients across England and Wales, attending police stations and courts throughout the country.
Common questions about fraud solicitors and criminal fraud defence.
Fraud cases often overlap with other areas of criminal law. Explore our full range of specialist defence services.
Comprehensive defence for all fraud and financial crime allegations, from investigation to trial.
Specialist defence for Section 2 Fraud Act 2006 allegations of false representation.
Expert defence for HMRC tax fraud prosecutions, COP8 and COP9 investigations.
Challenging confiscation orders, restraint orders, and asset recovery proceedings.
Specialist defence against UWOs, interim freezing orders, and civil recovery proceedings.
Full overview of our criminal defence services for all types of criminal allegations.
If you are being investigated for fraud, have been asked to attend an interview, or have been charged, our criminal fraud solicitors are available now. Early legal advice can make all the difference. Contact Woolfe and Co for a free, confidential discussion.