Jeremy Scott
Partner & Head of Regulatory & Corporate Defence
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When a business is confronted with the prospect of a criminal investigation or is subject to the glare of attention of investigation by a regulatory body, it is vital to seek legal expertise for advice and representation as soon as possible.
Our business and financial crime solicitors can provide the unwavering support you need to overcome the sternest challenges and secure a positive outcome, even if at first this may seem like a distant prospect. Our team is here to help you win.
For immediate support contact our financial and business crime solicotors in Leeds, Sheffield or York on 07971 520407.
Financial & business crime
Whether the investigation centres on the business itself, owners, or the board, or even its employees, we understand that facing criminal investigation can be overwhelming and the associated disruption can be damaging for both the business and the individuals involved, irrespective of the final outcome.
Our lawyers will use their extensive knowledge of regulatory and criminal law to ensure the impact on your life, your reputation, and your business operations are kept to a minimum.
If you or your business faces allegations of corporate crime or faces regulatory investigation, you can trust our Business and Financial Crime team to provide the very best advice and representation. The approach of our business & financial crime solicitors, and years of success in high-profile cases have resulted in us being recognised and accredited by the following organisations:
Business or corporate crime also referred to a white-collar crime, is normally categorised as a group of financially motivated, non-violent crimes committed by businesses, directors, and employees in the course of carrying out their daily business activities. Some are more sophisticated than others, but all could potentially lead to an investigation by the appropriate regulatory body, with the potential for prosecution. Such crimes include the likes of money-laundering, tax fraud, intellectual property infringement, insider trading, mortgage fraud, bribery, and bank fraud, amongst others.
Operating nationally, we can offer advice and representation to any of the following individuals and business types:
Financial & business crime
Depending on the severity of the alleged crime or breach of regulation, the impact an unsuccessful defence to the alleged crime can be huge. The primary objective of our Business & Financial Crime team is to always to minimise the impact of any investigation or prosecution on you, your senior personnel, and the business itself, where possible to stop the investigation in its tracks before any real disruption is caused.
Achieving this objective is often business-critical because the consequences of getting it wrong are considerable, encompassing three key areas:
In the current climate, we are definitely seeing an increased vigilance and determination for regulators to take action, where they believe businesses are in contravention of specific laws governing an industry sector, and we are also seeing an increased focus on holding directors and C-suite level officers criminally liable where a business fails to meet its legal obligations in some way.
With the stakes being as high as they are, we will strive for the absolute best result by meticulously managing an investigation from start to finish and will also represent you in court if that is where the investigation leads.
Financial & business crime
Where an investigation is getting underway, we can guide you through the entire process, providing clear instructions at every stage. We will assess and review your current business operations, analyse the options available to you, and then formulate a plan to help protect you, your business, and its reputation. If the investigation develops into a prosecution, we can also represent you in any court proceedings.
Our skills and expertise are not limited to representing you only when an investigation has begun; we can also help before one arises. We’ll review your current business processes, policies, and procedures, advise you of your legal responsibilities, identify potential regulatory liabilities, and work with you to devise tailored solutions to address any issues.
During the course of an investigation, you may be required to attend an interview with the police or relevant authorities. This can be stressful and intimidating, whatever the circumstances. Our solicitors will assist you with detailed preparation and provide support throughout the interview process. Recognising that such investigations often extend beyond standard working hours, we also offer a 24/7 emergency response service to attend PACE interviews.
It’s not just individuals who can be held criminally liable—businesses too may face accountability for the actions of employees, particularly where they fail to detect and prevent crimes such as money laundering or fraud. Our business and financial crime solicitors draw on their considerable expertise to advise and represent businesses, helping minimise both financial and reputational damage arising from investigations or prosecutions.
Because prevention is always preferable to cure, we help businesses develop policies and procedures designed to prevent future crimes. Where issues arise, we can also advise on reporting obligations. Our team will guide you through appropriate risk assessments, due diligence, auditing, and monitoring, while also training relevant staff on anti-corruption legislation.
Even when all appropriate measures are taken, no business is entirely immune to investigation. We advise on how to prepare for potential scrutiny with the aim of minimising disruption and reputational harm.
The prospect of a regulatory investigation can be daunting, particularly when your reputation and financial well-being are at stake. It is vital to seek representation and advice from qualified legal professionals as early as possible. The sooner you contact us, the more time we have to prepare thoroughly for any investigation or potential prosecution, maximising your chances of achieving a successful resolution.
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We have experienced corporate, business & financial crime solicitors ready to answer your enquiries via email or telephone.
The expertise of the Criminal Law & Regulatory Corporate Defence team at Flint Bishop is known for its high success rates, its efficiency, its confidentiality, commercial acumen, and its ability to make big problems for businesses go away. Flint Bishop is a leading full-service national law firm and, as such, our Corporate Crime team works hand in hand with specialist industry-focused legal teams across our firm, such as our Corporate and Employment team and our Commercial Disputes team. This enables us to provide clients with a highly-specialised and tailored solution for business crime and regulatory investigation challenges.
Our business crime solicitors act regularly for corporate clients across the United Kingdom – we can support your needs wherever you live in England and Wales. We also provide specialist niche legal and commercial services for Irish companies doing business in the UK.
To discuss your requirements, please contact Jeremy Scott on 07971 520407, or complete our enquiry form below and a member of our team will be in touch. We will always respond promptly, and we will be happy to help.
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