Every business is vulnerable to fraud. Fraud can affect a business in many ways, from outside and within. When fraud happens, its effects can be devastating, affecting a business' share price, profits, goodwill, employee morale, relationship with regulators and even its very survival.

Directors are also faced with increasing regulation and there is growing emphasis on the duties and liability of directors and on their risk management obligations when businesses suffer from fraud or other business failures. 

When faced with all these issues, clients need reliable and accessible professional legal guidance. Drawing on expertise from diverse business sectors, we can help you to navigate a path through the maze of issues and regulation, to minimise fraud risk and help you to respond swiftly and decisively if the worst happens. In particular, we can help you to:

• Assess the risk, prepare a policy and contingency plan and manage the reporting issues.
• Deal with employment issues and advise on whistle blowing procedures.
• Manage a relationship with regulators, authorities and insurers.
• Investigate and manage any fraud.
• Freeze, trace and recover misappropriated assets worldwide.
• Advise on money laundering regulations.
• Advise on the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.