Tax Fraud

The prosecution of tax-related fraud in the UK has become the principal responsibility of the Revenue & Customs Prosecutions Office, an independent agency working alongside HM Revenue & Customs.

We act for individuals involved in investigations and prosecutions relating to direct and indirect (VAT) tax matters. A number of lawyers in our team regularly deal with highly complex cases involving alleged large-scale conspiracies to cheat the public revenue, where losses to HMRC are stated to run to many millions of pounds. Where required, we work alongside forensic accountants and tax advisers, who assist in the preparation of expert evidence when defending proceedings on behalf of individuals.

Members of our team also have experience of types of civil investigations by HMRC, which involve allegations of criminal conduct, such as cases under the former Hansard procedure (now Code of Practice 9).

If you would like to speak to us about your requirements, or if you would like further details regarding our services, please contact a member of our Business Crime Unit by email:  or by telephone +44 (0) 20 7833 4433.