Fraud and asset tracing

There have been significant changes in the UK regulatory and fraud prevention landscape over recent years, including updates to the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000, the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, the Fraud Act 2006, the Companies Act 2006, and the Bribery Act 2010, as well as new legislation, such as the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023. These changes have led to more targeted measures and remedies against directors, officers, and companies, resulting in significant prosecutions, fines, and even imprisonment.

Additionally, there are now new measures to tackle money laundering, tax evasion, and corruption, and to combat the financing of terrorism, while from 1 September 2025, a new corporate criminal offence, of failure to prevent fraud, has been introduced.

Our fraud team has represented multinational corporations, companies, directors, and high net worth individuals in some of the most high-profile fraud cases. We provide pragmatic and cost-effective advice and solutions to clients who have been victims of fraud, or accused of fraudulent activity.

We can advise on the most appropriate route to pursue – whether through civil courts, criminal proceedings, or alternative action. When acting for our clients, we are tenacious and determined in obtaining interim relief, such as freezing or search orders, and in the pursuit of recovery action through to a successful conclusion.

We frequently work with law firms, regulatory bodies, and crime prevention and enforcement authorities in other jurisdictions to prosecute or defend proceedings involving multiple countries. We can make use of our extensive international network to ensure clients receive the best representation, irrespective of the territories and jurisdictions involved.