Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 / The Time Best Law Firms 2026 / 40+ Years of Expert Legal Practice in London
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, Lewis Nedas Law advises individuals, company directors, professionals and businesses facing fraud investigations and financial crime prosecutions throughout London and England & Wales.
If you have been contacted by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC), the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the National Crime Agency (NCA) or the police regarding allegations of fraud, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity is essential. Contact our fraud defence solicitors on +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form for confidential legal advice.
Call +44 20 7387 2032 Make a Confidential EnquiryFraud investigations are among the most complex criminal investigations conducted in England and Wales. Cases frequently involve extensive financial records, digital communications, expert evidence and large volumes of documentary material.
Investigations often continue for many months before any charging decision is made and may involve search warrants, interviews under caution, restraint orders, account freezing orders and regulatory investigations.
Our solicitors advise clients throughout every stage of the investigation, providing strategic legal advice designed to protect their legal position, professional reputation and commercial interests.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised for its work in complex criminal litigation and financial crime. Our credentials include:
Recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026
Included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026
More than 40 years' experience in criminal defence
Partner-led representation
Extensive experience defending serious fraud and financial crime allegations
Representation during investigations conducted by the SFO, HMRC, FCA, NCA and police economic crime units
Close collaboration with leading King's Counsel, forensic accountants and digital forensic experts
Our advice is always based on the facts of your case, the available evidence and your individual circumstances.
Fraud allegations may arise from commercial transactions, professional activities, business operations or private financial matters. Investigations commonly involve:
Serious Fraud Office investigations
Financial Conduct Authority investigations
National Crime Agency investigations
Police Economic Crime Units
Multi-agency investigations
The decisions made during the early stages of an investigation can significantly affect the progress of the case.
Our solicitors represent clients accused of a broad range of fraud offences, including:
Fraud by false representation
Fraud by abuse of position
Fraud by failing to disclose information
False accounting
Corporate fraud
Investment fraud
Banking fraud
Mortgage fraud
Insurance fraud
Benefit fraud
Tax fraud
VAT fraud
Procurement fraud
Online fraud
Conspiracy to defraud
Many allegations are prosecuted under the Fraud Act 2006 and may be accompanied by money laundering or Proceeds of Crime Act proceedings.
Businesses and company directors may face criminal or regulatory investigations concerning allegations of dishonest commercial conduct. These investigations may involve directors' duties, accounting irregularities, procurement processes, employee fraud, shareholder disputes and financial reporting.
Our solicitors advise directors, senior executives and business owners throughout criminal and regulatory investigations.
Fraud investigations frequently lead to allegations concerning money laundering or the proceeds of crime. Clients may also face Account Freezing Orders, Restraint Orders, Cash Seizure proceedings, Confiscation proceedings and Civil Recovery investigations.
Our team provides coordinated advice on both the criminal allegations and associated asset recovery proceedings.
If investigators contact you or execute a search warrant, obtaining immediate legal advice is essential. We represent clients during:
Police station interviews
Voluntary interviews
SFO interviews
HMRC interviews
FCA interviews
Dawn raids
Search warrants
Compulsory production notices
Early legal representation enables your solicitor to advise on your rights and obligations before important decisions are made.
Contact a fraud defence solicitor before answering questions, providing documents or responding to investigators. Early advice can protect your legal position.
Your solicitor will confirm whether the investigation involves the SFO, HMRC, FCA, NCA, police or another agency, then assess their powers.
Keep financial records, emails, contracts, invoices, messages, devices and accounting material. Do not delete or alter any evidence.
Fraud investigations may involve interviews under caution, compelled interviews or production notices. Your solicitor will advise on your rights and obligations.
If premises are searched or assets are frozen, your solicitor can examine whether the correct legal process was followed and advise on challenges.
Your legal team will review financial records, disclosure, witness evidence, digital material and expert reports to identify weaknesses or missing evidence.
Complex fraud cases may require forensic accountants, digital forensic experts or specialist counsel to analyse financial data and technical evidence.
Where appropriate, your solicitor may submit written representations to investigators or prosecutors explaining why charges should not be brought.
If charged, your solicitor will advise on plea, disclosure, trial strategy, expert evidence, witness issues and any associated POCA proceedings.
Fraud investigations can affect assets, businesses, directorships, professional regulation and reputation. Your solicitor can advise on these linked risks throughout.
Lewis Nedas Law has extensive experience representing individuals, professionals, directors and businesses involved in complex fraud investigations. Our work includes advising clients facing Serious Fraud Office investigations, HMRC investigations, FCA investigations, National Crime Agency investigations, high-value fraud allegations, multi-defendant conspiracy prosecutions and international financial crime investigations.
Our specialist fraud team includes Jeffrey Lewis, Siobhain Egan, Miles Herman, Rhys Mardon, Tony Meisels, James Reilly, Sean Reilly and Keith Wood, all of whom have substantial experience defending complex fraud and financial crime allegations. Where appropriate, they work alongside leading King's Counsel, forensic accountants and digital forensic experts to provide comprehensive legal representation.
If you become aware of a fraud investigation:
Obtain specialist legal advice immediately
Do not answer substantive questions without legal representation
Preserve relevant documents and electronic evidence
Seek legal advice before responding to investigators
Avoid discussing the investigation with third parties without advice
Early legal advice enables your solicitor to assess the allegations, explain your legal position and develop an effective defence strategy.
Obtain specialist legal advice immediately before responding to investigators.
Investigations may involve the SFO, HMRC, FCA, NCA or police economic crime units.
Yes. Authorities may apply for Account Freezing Orders or Restraint Orders.
No. Each investigation is assessed on its own evidence before charging decisions are made.
Yes. We advise individuals and businesses throughout England and Wales.
If you are facing investigation or prosecution for fraud or financial crime, obtaining specialist legal advice at the earliest opportunity can make a significant difference.
Lewis Nedas Law is recognised as a Legal 500 Leading Firm 2026 and included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026. Our experienced fraud defence solicitors advise individuals, professionals, company directors and businesses throughout London and across England and Wales.
Depending on the nature of your case, your matter may be handled by Jeffrey Lewis, Siobhain Egan, Miles Herman, Rhys Mardon, Tony Meisels, James Reilly, Sean Reilly or Keith Wood, each of whom has extensive experience in serious fraud and financial crime investigations.
To speak with a member of our specialist fraud team, call +44 20 7387 2032 or complete our online enquiry form to arrange a confidential consultation.
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