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

Bhandal Law - Criminal Defence Solicitors for FCA Investigations

If you are being investigated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), 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 FCA. The FCA is the regulator of the financial services industry in the UK, and has wide-ranging investigatory and enforcement powers. The FCA can investigate and prosecute individuals and firms for breaches of its rules and principles, as well as for criminal offences such as insider dealing, market abuse, money laundering, fraud, or unauthorised business. Being investigated by the FCA can have serious consequences for you and your business, such as:
Interviews under caution or arrest
Search warrants and seizure of documents, devices, or assets
Restraint or freezing orders
Civil penalties or sanctions
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 FCA investigation or enforcement action. We can help you with: Responding to FCA enquiries, notices, or requests for information
Attending interviews under caution or arrest with FCA officers
Challenging search warrants, seizures, or restraint orders by the FCA
Negotiating with the FCA to settle your case or cooperate under a regulatory settlement agreement (RSA)
Defending you in court against any civil or criminal proceedings brought by the FCA
Appealing against any decision or penalty imposed by the FCA or the court
Resisting any confiscation or civil recovery proceedings initiated by the FCA
We have extensive knowledge and expertise in dealing with all types of FCA investigations and enforcement actions, including: Insider dealing - This is when you deal in securities on the basis of inside information, or disclose inside information to another person who deals or may deal on that basis. The penalty for this offence can be up to seven years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
Market abuse - This is when you engage in behaviour that amounts to market manipulation, misleading statements or impressions, or misuse of information in relation to securities or financial instruments. The penalty for this offence can be an unlimited fine or other sanctions imposed by the FCA.
Money laundering - This is when you conceal, disguise, convert, transfer, remove, acquire, use, possess, retain, handle, facilitate the acquisition use retention handling possession control management investment movement conversion disposition transfer removal concealment disguise disposal realisation exchange transmission importation exportation transportation distribution supply delivery production manufacture creation adaptation alteration improvement modification design development analysis testing commissioning installation activation deactivation repair maintenance servicing calibration adjustment manipulation operation functioning use control management supervision monitoring inspection examination testing checking measurement assessment evaluation certification accreditation endorsement approval authorisation licensing registration recording documentation storage retrieval destruction disposal realisation exchange transmission importation exportation transportation distribution supply delivery production manufacture creation adaptation alteration improvement modification design development analysis testing commissioning installation activation deactivation repair maintenance servicing calibration adjustment manipulation operation functioning use control management supervision monitoring inspection examination testing checking measurement assessment evaluation certification accreditation endorsement approval authorisation licensing registration recording documentation storage retrieval destruction disposal or otherwise deal with the proceeds of crime. The penalty for this offence can be up to 14 years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
Fraud - This is when you dishonestly make a false representation or fail to disclose information that you are under a legal duty to disclose with the intention to make a gain for yourself or another, or cause a loss to another. The penalty for this offence can be up to ten years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
Unauthorised business - This is when you carry on a regulated activity without being authorised or exempt by the FCA. The penalty for this offence can be up to two years in prison or an unlimited fine, or both.
We have access to leading experts and barristers who can assist us in challenging the FCA’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 FCA in relation to an investigation or enforcement action. 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 FCA investigation or enforcement action, 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 FCA investigation or enforcement action 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 FCA investigations.