Business Crime

Business Crime Defence Solicitors

Here at Farleys we have a dedicated, experienced and expert team of solicitors who specialise in defending individuals and businesses under investigation or who have been accused of being involved in business or ‘white collar’ crime.

The department was established by partner Paul Schofield, who has over thirty years’ experience defending in the most serious and complex cases involving fraud and business crime. The team has grown significantly and is now an award winning and nationally renowned leader this field, recognised as such in independent guides to the legal profession Chambers & Partners and Legal 500.

What type of cases do we deal with?

Our team specialise in the defence of the most serious, complex and specialist business crime cases. We can provide advice and representation throughout a case from initial investigation to the conclusion of any proceedings or prosecution.

We can assist in most types of investigations and prosecutions including:

Funding your Case

Farleys Solicitors have a contract with the Legal Aid Agency. Legal Aid for criminal matters is available in many cases, subject to your financial circumstances.

Find out more about how your criminal defence can be funded.

Why choose us?

With in-house corporate and commercial expertise and a network of skilled experts in accounting, telephony, forensic analysis and advocacy on hand to assist, you can be assured we will provide you with a bespoke service and create the best defence team available.

We understand that being investigated or charged with an offence can be a very stressful and daunting experience and we pride ourselves on providing a professional and personalised service, where you can feel safe in the knowledge that we will work tirelessly to get you the best outcome possible in your case.

Whilst our specialist team is predominantly based across the North West within several offices including Manchester, Preston and Blackburn, we also offer appointments in London. Location is not an issue to us; we have a national client base.

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Hereford: 52.055400, -2.715170

Worcester CC: 52.190698, -2.224215

Maidstone: 51.272178, 0.534691

Stafford CC: 52.848100, -2.176360

Harrow CC: 51.566670, -0.333330

Southampton CC: 50.941582, -1.472281

Nottingham CC: 52.974203, -1.164711

Southwark CC: 51.467160, -0.060600

Old Bailey: 51.515830, -0.101910

Blackfriars CC: 51.502428, -0.100116

Chester CC: 53.207393, -2.881343

Carlisle Cases: 54.889669, -2.934311

Newcastle CC: 54.987630, -1.633844

Colne - Murder Acquittal: 53.856800, -2.169120

Birmingham Cases: 52.481400, -1.899830

Preston Crown Court: 53.763934, -2.703710

Cases in London: 51.508500, -0.125740

Liverpool Crown Court: 53.410600, -2.977940

Burnley CC: 53.800000, -2.233330

Leeds Crown Court: 53.796200, -1.539850

Blackburn: 53.749700, -2.479750

Sheffield Cases: 53.383000, -1.465900

Manchester Crown Court: 53.479100, -2.244100

Bolton CC: 53.578700, -2.466970

Wood Green CC: 51.602200, -0.112568

Mold CC: 53.166700, -3.141430

Stoke on Trent: 53.018000, -2.164550

Bradford: 53.792856, -1.750259

Plymouth CC: 50.371300, -4.142570

Shrewsbury CC: 52.707900, -2.754010

Leicester CC: 52.636800, -1.131230

Lincoln CC: 53.233600, -0.539217

Barrow CC: 54.126500, -3.212340

Teeside CC (Middlesborough): 54.576000, -1.234400

Kingston Upon Thames: 51.409600, -0.306262

Derby CC: 52.921300, -1.476150

Dudley CC: 52.511500, -2.082010

Bristol CC: 51.453800, -2.597300

Northampton CC: 52.241300, -0.886896

Caernarfon CC: 53.139000, -4.269190

Hull CC: 53.744500, -0.332005

York CC: 53.958700, -1.061440

Swansea CC: 51.621100, -3.946780

Woolwich Crown Court: 51.482700, 0.062334

Cambridge Crown Court: 52.203000, 0.138251

Poole: 50.717900, -1.981520

Canterbury Crown Court: 51.280000, 1.080250

Norwich Crown Court: 52.628600, 1.292270

Coventry: 52.408200, -1.510480

Chelmsford CC: 51.734500, 0.472454

Swindon CC: 51.561400, -1.785690

Our promise to you

We will:

Deal with your case confidentially
Advise you prior to interview with the police, NCA, HMRC, Trading Standards or any other investigatory body
Attend with you at any interview under caution, usually free of charge
Guide you through the interview process including obtaining details of the allegation to be put to you and advising you on how to answer (or not) during interview
Represent you at Court
Instruct the best specialist barristers and experts available
Explain things to you clearly at every stage of the process
Prepare and collate all necessary documentation in your defence
Analyse and dissect the case against you
Be available when you need us by telephone, in person or electronic conference
Support you throughout – we are on your side!

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Farleys Solicitors is a member of the 'Lawfront Group' of companies of which its parent, Lawfront Holdings Limited (LHL), is a limited company registered in England & Wales (Reg No. 13327912) having its registered address at 10 Ledbury Mews North, London, W11 2AF. VAT number is 442306622

We use the word "partner" to refer to a director or consultant of Farleys Solicitors, or an employee of equivalent status.