Solicitors For Fraud

If you have been accused of a financial or fraud related offence it is vital you find yourself a solicitor as soon as possible.

Our fraud lawyers are vastly experienced in all forms of financial crime and guide individuals and businesses accused of fraud in fraud investigations and prosecutions.

As one of the leading criminal lawyers in Scotland, we have a huge amount of contacts throughout the industry and frequently work with regulators and the police to ensure our clients are in the strongest possible position to avoid fraud investigations in the first place.

If you have already had dealings with the serious fraud office SFO, the Financial Conduct Authority, the National Crime Agency, or have already been arrested for fraudulent activity and or prosecutions relating to financial crime, it is essential you hire an experienced lawyer at the earliest possible stage in the fraud investigation process.

Serious fraud cases come with just as serious consequences including major financial penalties and criminal prosecution so it is vital you take any and all criminal allegations extremely seriously.

Types of fraud

If you find yourself accused of a fraud offence or even simply fraud allegations, it is essential that you find a lawyer that specialises in financial crime as soon as possible.

At Aamer Anwar & Co, we have worked on cases involving a whole variety of different fraud offences over the years including financial crimes and serious fraud investigations.

Just some of the types of fraud cases that our serious fraud solicitors have worked on in the past include:

Investment Fraud

Convincing individuals or companies to invest in products that are illegal, do not exist, or are completely worthless.

Insider Trading

The buying or selling of stocks based on classified non-public information from within the company itself.

Money Laundering

The illegal moving of funds, often gained through criminal activity or used to facilitate criminal activity.

Pension Fraud

Convincing a person or peoples to release funds from a pension or move their pension into a false non-existent alternative scheme.

Mortgage fraud

Obtaining a mortgage using false financial information or misleading the lender by emitting or including false information on the application.

Financial crime

Fraudulent trading, Bribery, false accounting, benefit fraud, tax and VAT fraud, missing trader fraud, credit card fraud, and any other financial crimes involving the falsifying of accounts or illegal money acquisition.

Seizure of Assets

The seizure of any assets adjudged to have been acquired through criminal activity or using the proceeds of criminal activity. Like many fraud cases, seizure of asset cases are often closely linked with ongoing criminal proceedings. For this reason, much of the fraud defence work that we do as a top tier fraud firm.

What is the best way to find a fraud lawyer?

No matter if your case involves civil fraud, identity fraud, or any other kind of fraud, finding the right solicitor is the most important thingg that you need to do right now.

To do so, you need a solicitor with an extensive history in criminal law and a reputation for success in cases with fraud involved.

With such severe penalties for those who commit fraud, both personal and commercially in the case of corporate fraud, this is not a decision you want to take lightly.

So, what exactly should you be looking for when seeking out a top fraud solicitors to give yourself the highest possible change of a successful outcome in complex fraud cases?

Fraud Specialisms

As we have shown in the list of different fraud types above, there are a multitude of very different types of fraud cases. Solicitors for fraud is a pretty broad term and encompasses many different types of criminal proceedings and investigating authorities.

It would be impossible for a single person to specialise in all of these complex cases, so it is vital to find a lawyer with experience in the specific niche you are looking for.

Our legal team of defence solicitors offer a broad spectrum of different specialisms based on years of experience and success, ensuring every single person who rings us up or walks through our doors speaks to an expert in the relevant fraud department.

Past cases

Why would you choose a lawyer that doesn’t have a track record of success in similar cases to your own?

Sure, they might be able to help you achieve a positive outcome, but entrusting your future to someone who has little or no relevant experience certainly isn’t a very good idea.

When meeting with a potential lawyer, make sure to ask for specific examples of previous cases they have worked on. They might not be able to give you specifics about the case but will provide you with reassurance that you are in capable hands.

Read Testimonials

When looking for reassurance about the credibility and expertise of a fraud lawyer, speaking to the lawyer themselves will only get you so far. After all, they are going to tell you how great they are no matter the reality.

Testimonials from previous clients, on the other hand, are a far stronger metric. Read through some of our testimonials below to learn more about the experience that you can expert when working with our lawyers during the fraud process.

Is it essential to get a fraud solicitor near me?

Not necessarily, although it certainly can help. Being able to meet in person with your fraud solicitor is helpful and reassuring and as specialist lawyers working across Scotland we always like to meet our clients in person.

Get in Touch

If you are involved in a fraud investigation at any stage, there is no time to waste.

We are here to provide you with all the advice and representation that you need to protect your business reputation and your freedom and will give you the best possible chance of achieving a positive outcome, no matter what that looks like given your current situation.

Our fraud defence team are second to none when facing allegations of fraud, so do not hesitate to get in touch if you have been accused or charged with a serious offence.

Get in touch today on 0141 429 7090 or email us at office@aameranwar.com.