Fraud and Crime: Corporations

‘At QEB Hollis Whiteman “the clerks are efficient... and the quality of tenants is consistently high”’
– Legal 500 (2009)

QEB Hollis Whiteman has an enviable reputation for expertise in representing and advising companies, corporations and individual company directors involved in criminal litigation.

Our barristers have acted on behalf of businessmen, accountants, solicitors, brokers, professional advisors and companies.

Our experience, knowledge and understanding of the criminal justice system mean that we are uniquely placed to advise throughout. We can provide expert advice before any charges are laid, to minimise the chances of a criminal prosecution ever being brought. In the event that a criminal prosecution is commenced, we aim to protect a company's long-term position. We will provide expert advice and representation throughout any litigation, while aiming to keep your legal costs proportionate to the risks you or your company face.

We have advised and appeared in cases involving:

• Serious corporate fraud
• Anti-competitive behaviour
• Corporate compliance
• Corporate manslaughter and other offences against the person.
• Bribery and corruption offences
• Tax frauds
• Sanctions offences
• Regulatory breaches

We are familiar with the obligations and responsibilities facing directors and senior management.

Our barristers advise and represent those under investigation by  the Financial Services Authority and the Financial Services and Markets Tribunal. In addition, we have considerable expertise in advising clients in money-laundering legislation, offences and notification requirements.

With our breadth of experience in financial and corporate crime as well as regulatory and disciplinary matters, we are able to provide the appropriate barrister or team of barristers to meet your specific requirements. We are expert in the management of document-heavy cases, in electronic preparation and presentation and in managing the involvement of professional experts.

Members of chambers contribute to Fraud, Law Practice and Procedure and Blackstones Guide to the Bribery Act 2010. We regularly contribute to consultations and provide seminars in this field of law.