Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for ​​​​​​​​SFO Investigations

Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for SFO Investigations

If you are being investigated by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), you need Bhandal Law on your side. We are a leading criminal defence law firm based in Birmingham and Nottingham, with over 20 years of experience in defending clients being investigated by the SFO. The SFO is a specialist prosecuting authority that tackles the top level of serious or complex fraud, bribery and corruption. The SFO has wide-ranging investigatory and prosecution powers, and can involve multiple agencies and jurisdictions. The SFO takes on a small number of large economic crime cases that are of public interest or have a significant impact on the UK economy. Being investigated by the SFO can have serious consequences for you and your business, such as:
Dawn raids and seizure of documents, devices, or assets
Interviews under caution or arrest
Restraint or freezing orders
Confiscation or civil recovery proceedings
Criminal charges and prosecution
Imprisonment, fines, or disqualification
Reputational damage and loss of business
At Bhandal Law, we have a team of specialist criminal defence solicitors who can advise and represent you at every stage of the SFO investigation or prosecution. We can help you with: Responding to SFO enquiries, notices, or requests for information
Attending interviews under caution or arrest with SFO officers
Challenging search warrants, dawn raids, or seizures by the SFO
Negotiating with the SFO to settle your case or cooperate under a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA)
Defending you in court against any criminal charges brought by the SFO
Appealing against any conviction or sentence imposed by the court
Resisting any restraint, confiscation, or civil recovery proceedings initiated by the SFO
We have extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing with all types of SFO investigations and prosecutions, including: Interest rate manipulation or rigging (e.g. LIBOR)
Bribery and corruption (e.g. under the Bribery Act 2010)
Conspiracy to defraud (e.g. involving cartels, price-fixing, or market abuse)
False accounting (e.g. involving misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of financial information)
Money laundering (e.g. involving concealment, transfer, or acquisition of criminal proceeds)
Tax evasion (e.g. involving offshore accounts, trusts, or schemes)
We have access to leading experts and barristers who can assist us in challenging the SFO’s evidence, exploring all possible defences, and presenting your case in the best possible light. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and advise you on how we can help. We can also provide you with 24/7 legal advice and representation if you are contacted or visited by the SFO in relation to an investigation or prosecution. We can apply for legal aid on your behalf if you are eligible, or offer you competitive private rates if you are not. If you need expert criminal defence solicitors for an SFO investigation or prosecution, do not hesitate to contact us today. You can call us on 0121 123 4567 (Birmingham) or 0115 123 4567 (Nottingham), or email us at info@bhandallaw.co.uk. Alternatively, you can fill out our online enquiry form and we will get back to you as soon as possible. Bhandal Law - The best defence for your case. Don’t let an SFO investigation or prosecution ruin your life - contact us today for a free consultation and find out how we can help you. Whether you are facing a minor enquiry or a serious charge, we have the experience and expertise to defend you. We will fight for your rights and interests throughout the legal process and work hard to achieve the best possible outcome for you. Bhandal Law - Your trusted criminal defence solicitors for SFO investigations.