With the authorities taking a closer look at the financial affairs of the construction industry, we consider how people in this sector become accused of fraud, how they should react if under investiga...
The issue of plea negotiations has prompted reaction from both defence and prosecution. Here, we take a look at what they can offer a solicitor and their client – and whether they are the way forwardT...
An explanation of the pros and cons of the system of deferred prosecution agreementsWhen it comes to corporate prosecutions, it seems that those in authority believe a change is needed in the way that...
If you are accused of conspiracy to defraud or conspiracy to cheat, it’s important that you know what steps to take. This article looks at the nuances of this type of crime and explains what you need ...
The government wishes to track people's use of phones and internet in a bid to seek evidence of crime. Here, Rahman Ravelli Solicitors outlines its concerns about such a tacticNEW internet monitoring ...
An article by Aziz Rahman outlining why the right legal representation is crucial for anyone trying to preserve their wealth and property while under investigationMany suspects in financial crime case...
The National Fraud Authority estimated in its latest figures (January 2011) that fraud is costing the UK over £38 billion per year. From a defence lawyer’s perspective it does seem that there are mor...
The Serious Fraud Office’s website displays a ‘taxonomy of fraud’ – an interactive pie-chart depicting 7 different areas of fraud. The sub-category of ‘investment fraud’ lists a number of different sc...