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Specialist regulation and fraud teams help you through any investigation

Your business might be investigated by SOCA (Serious Organised Crime Agency) for money laundering, Trading Standards for counterfeit goods, the SFO (Serious Fraud Office), the DTI (Department of Trade and Industry) for Director's Disqualification, FSA (Financial Services Authority) e.g. for  Stock Market price rigging, HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) for tax evasion, secret accounts,  and unlawful  tax schemes.  These Authorities as well as the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) can commence proceedings which will be heard in the Magistrates Court, Crown Court or before the General or Special Tax Commissioners. 

Additionally, you may face enquiries from the Health and Safety Authority or the Advertising Standards Agency.  Professionals may face an enquiry from the Law Society or the Insititute of Chartered Accountants, The British Dental Association (BDA), The Pharmaceutical Society or RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects).

It  has become imperative that a specialist team  of Defence Lawyers such as the team at Ralli, headed by Stephen Fox become involved in any enquiry at an early stage, be it Police Station advice, attending upon your accountant, or being present at the first interview or raid.   We are currently retained by leading companies in the UK and abroad to represent the accused, even before the "knock".   Although the Ralli Solicitors usually act on a privately funded basis the firm holds a full Legal Aid Franchise including VHCC work (Category A) and Serious Fraud Panel.  Stephen Fox has for many years been recognised as a leader in his field by the Legal 500 and Chambers Directories.

Motoring law, including speeding, "totting up provisions" for penalty points, drink driving, causing death by dangerous driving is an area where after working closely with our Personal Injury department for over 30 years, we have  a track record of which we are rightly proud, successfully arguing law (including loopholes) and using those advocacy skills which we have refined in many courts.  Stephen Fox is a higher rights advocate.

There are occasions when companies wish to carry out their own investigations or due diligence without the involvement of the police or prosecuting agencies.  We are used to working with other professionals including Chartered and Forensic Accountants as well as IT and computer specialists.  We can assist with this and advise, if it is a course you are considering.

Contact our specialist business lawyers online here or call us on 0161 832 6131.

For more information about Ralli Business Law services please view one of the following sections:

• Employment
• Regulation and Fraud