White Collar Crime

Facing White Collar Crime Allegations?

At Shield Law, we provide expert legal defence for individuals and organisations facing white collar crime allegations across England and Wales.

White collar crime encompasses a wide range of non-violent offences typically committed in commercial or professional environments.

These offences often involve fraud, deception, breach of trust, or misuse of power, and can have serious personal and professional consequences.

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What Are White Collar Crimes?

White collar crimes generally refer to financially motivated, non-violent offences committed by business professionals, public officials, and corporate entities. These offences can include:

Fraud (including investment, tax, mortgage, insurance and benefit fraud)

Money laundering

Bribery & Corruption

Insider trading and market abuse

Embezzlement and theft from employers

Cybercrime and Data Breaches

False accounting and misrepresentation

Corporate regulatory offences and breaches of the Companies Act 2006

Such allegations can arise from internal audits, whistleblower complaints, regulatory investigations, or criminal proceedings initiated by authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), HMRC, or National Crime Agency (NCA).

Consequences of a White Collar Allegation

Being investigated or charged with a white collar offence can be devastating. It can damage your reputation, disrupt your career, lead to professional sanctions or disqualification, and potentially result in criminal prosecution, heavy fines, or imprisonment.

In addition, law enforcement may seek confiscation of assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), which could severely impact your finances and livelihood.

Our Approach

Shield Law offers discreet, strategic, and robust representation for clients facing complex white collar crime allegations. Our criminal defence team has extensive experience handling multi-agency investigations and defending clients in the Magistrates’ Court as well as Crown Court.

We assist clients at every stage of the process:

Legal advice during dawn raids or arrests

Representation during interviews under caution

Regulatory compliance and document review

Negotiation with enforcement bodies

Defence against prosecution in court

Appeal and post-conviction relief

Whether you are a senior executive, company director, professional advisor, or business owner, we ensure your rights are protected, your case is treated with discretion, and every legal avenue is explored.

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White Collar Crime - Defence Solicitor

Why Choose Shield Law?

Expert knowledge of financial, regulatory, and digital evidence

Close working relationships with forensic accountants and barristers

24/7 availability for urgent legal advice

Strategic, discreet representation tailored to protect professional reputations

Clear advice on complex legal procedures, asset freezing orders, and restraint proceedings

If you or a loved one is facing serious criminal charges, don’t wait to seek legal help! Contact

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