Family

We regularly act for individuals whose family assets are affected by a fraud or regulatory investigation, both in the UK and overseas.

Regulators are able to use extensive information gathering powers to seek evidence from family members, trustees, or professional advisers about family assets which are the subject of, or connected to, a criminal investigation. A person served with a production order, or other notice requiring them to disclose information can face criminal penalties and sanctions for not complying.

Similarly, a fraud investigation can involve the confiscation or freezing of assets over which family members have an interest (such as the family home or a joint bank account), and civil recovery proceedings may also be instituted. We can assist those affected with advice and representation as appropriate.

The Business Crime Unit is able to work in close association with matrimonial finance practitioners in the Bindmans Family Law department, to provide specialist advice in a fraud investigation that involves family assets and property over which family members may have rights or interests.

Please click below to visit the main Bindmans LLP website to find out more about our Family Law services. 

Bindmans LLP website - Family Law