WHITE COLLAR CRIME

WHITE COLLAR CRIME: EXPERT LEGAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES

At Gherson, our White Collar Crime team provides specialist advice and representation to businesses and individuals facing complex criminal, investigatory and regulatory issues. With expertise spanning fraud, financial crime, compliance and regulatory investigations, we deliver tailored strategies to safeguard your interests and achieve the best possible outcomes.

Led by Thomas Cattee, our highly regarded team combines extensive experience in private practice and prosecuting agencies, offering clients a unique and strategic advantage when navigating complex legal challenges.

WHY CHOOSE GHERSON FOR WHITE COLLAR CRIME SERVICES?

• Expertise Across Multiple Jurisdictions: We handle cases with international dimensions, including multi-agency investigations and cross-border matters.
• Comprehensive Legal Support: From internal investigations to defending allegations of serious corporate misconduct, we provide end-to-end assistance.
• Proactive Compliance Advice: Prevention is at the heart of our approach. We advise on compliance with anti-bribery, anti-money laundering and sanctions regimes, helping you stay ahead of potential issues.
• Specialised Team: With former investigative lawyers from the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) on our team,  together with seasoned defence lawyers,  we understand the inner workings of enforcement agencies and can craft robust defences.

OUR AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Our White Collar Crime team is experienced in managing a wide range of issues, including but not limited to:

1. Fraud and Financial Crime
   Comprehensive support for allegations of fraud, tax evasion, money laundering, sanctions evasion, insider trading and other financial crimes.
2. Regulatory Compliance
   Tailored advice to ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) and sanctions regulations.
3. Corporate Investigations
   Expertly conducted internal investigations to address allegations of misconduct or regulatory breaches.  Including coordinated assistance with regulator facing investigations involving agencies such as the SFO, FCA, DOJ, PNF, Interpol, and Europol.
4. Dawn Raids and Search Warrants
   Immediate, expert handling of unannounced visits from enforcement agencies, ensuring your rights are protected.
5. Defence in Prosecutions
   Strong representation for individuals and organisations in criminal proceedings, from arrest through to trial.

SPECIALIST SUBSERVICES

We provide focused expertise in the following key areas:

• Anti-Bribery and Corruption
  Guidance on compliance with the Bribery Act 2010, training to mitigate risk and provide a defence against prosecution.
• AML Compliance
  Advice on anti-money laundering obligations, compliance programmes and cryptocurrency-related policies.
• Corporate Internal Investigations
  Discreet investigations to uncover and address areas of concern within your organisation.
• Proceeds of Crime
  Assistance with investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and related asset freezing orders.
• Dawn Raids
  Immediate support during searches and raids to minimise disruption and safeguard your interests.
• Financial Services and Financial Crime Investigations
  Expert defence against investigations by the FCA, SFO, HMRC, OFSI and other regulatory bodies.
• Sanctions
  Guidance on compliance with UK and international sanctions regimes, including licence applications.

WHY EARLY INTERVENTION MATTERS

Facing a corporate crime investigation or regulatory scrutiny can be daunting. Decisions made at the early stages of an investigation can significantly impact its outcome. Our team is on hand to provide swift and decisive legal advice, ensuring your position is protected from the outset.

Whether you are responding to a dawn raid, conducting an internal investigation or dealing with a multi-agency probe, our expertise ensures you are fully prepared to navigate the challenges ahead.

CONTACT US

If you or your organisation is facing a corporate crime investigation or requires compliance advice, contact Gherson today. Our team of experienced lawyers is ready to provide strategic, bespoke solutions to safeguard your interests.