Adam Craggs
Partner
London
Tax
Our highly-experienced Tax team consists of specialist lawyers who deal with the tax aspects of all corporate, commercial and financial transactions.
We also advise on all aspects of tax investigations and disputes from initial queries, through to settlement or litigation. We provide strategic tax advice on all taxes and support UK and multinational clients regarding their transactions and tax investigations.That technical tax expertise is a given. But we go further. We combine that expertise with an innovative and commercial approach to the issues and opportunities you face.
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Customs and excise
HMRC criminal investigations and prosecutions
HMRC criminal investigations and prosecutions
HMRC's crackdown on "tax evasion" means that a growing number of corporates and individuals are finding themselves at the sharp end of a criminal investigation.
Our services
It is essential that you obtain early legal advice from a lawyer who is experienced in this specialised area.
We act for a variety of individuals and businesses who have found themselves subject to a criminal investigation. Our cases include investigations relating to the alleged evasion of income tax, corporation tax, VAT (including missing trader frauds), as well as criminal investigations into tax avoidance schemes, including pension schemes, film finance schemes and employee benefit trusts. Our cases frequently involve the use by HMRC of investigative and coercive powers such as 'dawn raids', arrest, detention, and interviews under caution.
We also have extensive experience of assisting clients who have received notice from HMRC of an application for a Production Order under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or in connection with confiscation, property freezing and restraint orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
We are proactive in achieving the best results for our clients. In the event of a 'crisis situation' – for example, following arrest or a dawn raid – we provide urgent advice and assistance, including management of the dawn raid and attendance at a police station interview under caution. We advise on the scope of HMRC's powers and the legality of search warrants obtained including, where appropriate, legal challenge by way of judicial review.
We understand the impact a criminal investigation can have on your professional and personal life and we are often able to resolve matters before charges are brought by converting the matter into a civil enquiry, including under Code of Practice 9. In the event of criminal prosecution, we will ensure that your interests are safeguarded and help you present the strongest possible defence.
Contacting us as soon as you become aware of an HMRC criminal investigation will increase the prospects of resolving the matter quickly and discreetly.
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It is essential that you obtain early legal advice from a lawyer who is experienced in this specialised area.
We act for a variety of individuals and businesses who have found themselves subject to a criminal investigation. Our cases include investigations relating to the alleged evasion of income tax, corporation tax, VAT (including missing trader frauds), as well as criminal investigations into tax avoidance schemes, including pension schemes, film finance schemes and employee benefit trusts. Our cases frequently involve the use by HMRC of investigative and coercive powers such as 'dawn raids', arrest, detention, and interviews under caution.
We also have extensive experience of assisting clients who have received notice from HMRC of an application for a Production Order under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or in connection with confiscation, property freezing and restraint orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
We are proactive in achieving the best results for our clients. In the event of a 'crisis situation' – for example, following arrest or a dawn raid – we provide urgent advice and assistance, including management of the dawn raid and attendance at a police station interview under caution. We advise on the scope of HMRC's powers and the legality of search warrants obtained including, where appropriate, legal challenge by way of judicial review.
We understand the impact a criminal investigation can have on your professional and personal life and we are often able to resolve matters before charges are brought by converting the matter into a civil enquiry, including under Code of Practice 9. In the event of criminal prosecution, we will ensure that your interests are safeguarded and help you present the strongest possible defence.
Contacting us as soon as you become aware of an HMRC criminal investigation will increase the prospects of resolving the matter quickly and discreetly.
KEY CONTACTS
HMRC dawn raids
HMRC dawn raids
Judicial review
Judicial review
Private prosecutions
Private prosecutions
Tax investigations and dispute resolution
Tax investigations and dispute resolution
VAT
VAT
Corporate tax
Customs and excise
HMRC criminal investigations and prosecutions
HMRC's crackdown on "tax evasion" means that a growing number of corporates and individuals are finding themselves at the sharp end of a criminal investigation.
Our services
It is essential that you obtain early legal advice from a lawyer who is experienced in this specialised area.
We act for a variety of individuals and businesses who have found themselves subject to a criminal investigation. Our cases include investigations relating to the alleged evasion of income tax, corporation tax, VAT (including missing trader frauds), as well as criminal investigations into tax avoidance schemes, including pension schemes, film finance schemes and employee benefit trusts. Our cases frequently involve the use by HMRC of investigative and coercive powers such as 'dawn raids', arrest, detention, and interviews under caution.
We also have extensive experience of assisting clients who have received notice from HMRC of an application for a Production Order under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or in connection with confiscation, property freezing and restraint orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
We are proactive in achieving the best results for our clients. In the event of a 'crisis situation' – for example, following arrest or a dawn raid – we provide urgent advice and assistance, including management of the dawn raid and attendance at a police station interview under caution. We advise on the scope of HMRC's powers and the legality of search warrants obtained including, where appropriate, legal challenge by way of judicial review.
We understand the impact a criminal investigation can have on your professional and personal life and we are often able to resolve matters before charges are brought by converting the matter into a civil enquiry, including under Code of Practice 9. In the event of criminal prosecution, we will ensure that your interests are safeguarded and help you present the strongest possible defence.
Contacting us as soon as you become aware of an HMRC criminal investigation will increase the prospects of resolving the matter quickly and discreetly.
READ MORE
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It is essential that you obtain early legal advice from a lawyer who is experienced in this specialised area.
We act for a variety of individuals and businesses who have found themselves subject to a criminal investigation. Our cases include investigations relating to the alleged evasion of income tax, corporation tax, VAT (including missing trader frauds), as well as criminal investigations into tax avoidance schemes, including pension schemes, film finance schemes and employee benefit trusts. Our cases frequently involve the use by HMRC of investigative and coercive powers such as 'dawn raids', arrest, detention, and interviews under caution.
We also have extensive experience of assisting clients who have received notice from HMRC of an application for a Production Order under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, or in connection with confiscation, property freezing and restraint orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
We are proactive in achieving the best results for our clients. In the event of a 'crisis situation' – for example, following arrest or a dawn raid – we provide urgent advice and assistance, including management of the dawn raid and attendance at a police station interview under caution. We advise on the scope of HMRC's powers and the legality of search warrants obtained including, where appropriate, legal challenge by way of judicial review.
We understand the impact a criminal investigation can have on your professional and personal life and we are often able to resolve matters before charges are brought by converting the matter into a civil enquiry, including under Code of Practice 9. In the event of criminal prosecution, we will ensure that your interests are safeguarded and help you present the strongest possible defence.
Contacting us as soon as you become aware of an HMRC criminal investigation will increase the prospects of resolving the matter quickly and discreetly.
KEY CONTACTS
HMRC dawn raids
Judicial review
Private prosecutions
Tax investigations and dispute resolution
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