Tom Hibbert
Global Head of Commercial Disputes
London
Banking and financial services
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Dawn raids
A dawn raid can be extremely stressful – in part because if you get it wrong, the repercussions can be severe. Our experienced team can provide immediate help.
If you are experiencing a dawn raid, call our 24/7 Crisis Management Helpline (+44 20 3060 6551), download and register with our RPC Raid Response toolkit from Apple or Google Play Stores. We will guide you through this stressful event.
Key features of the toolkit include:
- Live report incident button which instantly connects to RPC’s specialist lawyers
- Interactive step-by-step guide on how to manage a dawn raid
- Evidential log
- Ability to upload photos of key documents e.g. search warrant
- Detailed Resources Library including FAQ’s'
No two raids will be the same - each regulator has a varying range of powers when it comes to search and seizure operations. Raids need to be handled with care. RPC's specialist teams have experience in managing and supervising dawn raids across all regulators and include in their number experts who have carried out raids for regulators which has enabled them to gain inside knowledge of the strategy and decision-making processes adopted by the relevant regulator.
A wide range of regulators carry out such raids, including:
- Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
- Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
- Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
- National Crime Authority (NCA)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Following a raid, we will assist you with any internal investigations, responding to press queries, reputational issues, minimising business interruption and any legal challenge to the raid itself.
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Dawn raids
A dawn raid can be extremely stressful – in part because if you get it wrong, the repercussions can be severe. Our experienced team can provide immediate help.
If you are experiencing a dawn raid, call our 24/7 Crisis Management Helpline (+44 20 3060 6551), download and register with our RPC Raid Response toolkit from Apple or Google Play Stores. We will guide you through this stressful event.
Key features of the toolkit include:
- Live report incident button which instantly connects to RPC’s specialist lawyers
- Interactive step-by-step guide on how to manage a dawn raid
- Evidential log
- Ability to upload photos of key documents e.g. search warrant
- Detailed Resources Library including FAQ’s'
No two raids will be the same - each regulator has a varying range of powers when it comes to search and seizure operations. Raids need to be handled with care. RPC's specialist teams have experience in managing and supervising dawn raids across all regulators and include in their number experts who have carried out raids for regulators which has enabled them to gain inside knowledge of the strategy and decision-making processes adopted by the relevant regulator.
A wide range of regulators carry out such raids, including:
- Her Majesty's Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
- Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) or Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
- Serious Fraud Office (SFO)
- National Crime Authority (NCA)
- Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
- Information Commissioner's Office (ICO)
Following a raid, we will assist you with any internal investigations, responding to press queries, reputational issues, minimising business interruption and any legal challenge to the raid itself.
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