Fraud Solicitors in Middlesbrough
If you’re suspected of committing fraud, the specialist fraud solicitors at Cartwright King Solicitors can provide you with reliable legal advice immediately. We have one of the largest criminal defence teams in the UK with fraud teams located in multiple cities nationwide.
Recognised by the Legal 500, we specialise in white-collar crime and serious fraud offences. We remain calm under pressure and thanks to our proven track record of success, we have built a name amongst our private and commercial clients across Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire.
We have a discrete and respectful approach that allows us to adequately support you during a difficult time. Our fraud solicitors will protect your reputation and take the necessary action to limit the negative impact tax and fraud allegations may have on your life, finance and reputation.
To discuss a fraud allegation made against you with our fraud solicitors, call our Middlesbrough office on 01642 573 990 for a FREE, no-obligation consultation over the phone or fill in the contact form below and we’ll reply to you as soon as possible.
How Cartwright King Middlesbrough can help
We have been helping clients in Middlesbrough and North Yorkshire resolve complex fraud-related issues for years. Our fraud defence team regularly work on a broad range of legal matters including (but not limited to):
HMRC Tax Investigations
Are you being investigated by the HMRC in relation to tax allegations? As part of the process, the HMRC has the right to access information about a number of areas of your business, including:
- The tax you pay
- Your accounts and tax calculations
- Your Self Assessment tax return for a given year
- Your company Tax Return
- Your PAYE records and returns if you are an employer
- Your VAT returns and records if you are VAT-registered
Your premises could be visited by enforcement officers at any time without prior notice and your assets may be seized or frozen.
Cartwright King Middlesbrough can represent you during the investigation to liaise with the authorities on your behalf and ensure that your rights are respected. Our tax lawyers will also advise you and protect you from self-incrimination. You can rely on us to assist you whether you are under a tax or fraud investigation by the HMRC or by another national or international agency.
Free, Initial, No-Obligation Consultation
Trust is at the core of every client-solicitor relationship and to help build a solid foundation of ours, we offer all our clients a free, initial telephone consultation* with a fraud solicitor in Middlesbrough.
This first conversation with you gives us the chance to:
- Get to know you and the details of your case
- Understand your situation and the charges made against you
- Talk about the next steps and how we can assist you
Speaking to our fraud defence experts also allows you to get to know us and make up your mind whether we are the right fit for you. If you need more time to think or you would like to walk away after the initial conversation, you can do that as this is a no-obligation conversation only. Everything we discuss is protected by full confidentiality regardless of whether you choose us to represent you or not.
*Please note that this is a “get to know you” call only and you will not be given detailed legal advice during the first telephone conversation with us.
Why Choose Cartwright King’s Fraud Solicitors in Middlesbrough?
Since opening doors back in 2016, Cartwright King Middlesbrough has earned a reputation for successfully representing clients across North Yorkshire. We have teams of specialist fraud defence solicitors nationwide who can support you with expert legal advice at any stage of your case, regardless of the severity of the fraud allegations against you.
Our proven track record of success has earned us a spot amongst the top law firms as per the Legal 500, and we will take swift action to protect your best interest whether you are under investigation or facing charges in court. We have the capacity to provide legal advice remotely over the phone or using video conferencing, ensuring that we are always by your side.
Book your initial consultation with our fraud solicitors in Middlesbrough by calling our team on 01642 573 990 so we can take the necessary steps to help you as soon as possible.
Our Middlesbrough Office
By Car
Our offices are located in the TAD Centre – Conference Centre which is easily accessible by car from the Middlesbrough city centre. Take Borough Road and turn right onto West Terrace and continue along Westbourne Grove onto Kings Road and then onto Ormesby Road.
Continue along Ormesby Road and take the second exit at the roundabout. You will then see Morrisons on your right-hand side. Continue down Ormesby Road until you see the TAD Centre.
If you are coming from the opposite direction on Ormesby Road, look out for the Ormesby Grange Care Home on your left-hand side, which you will see just before the TAD Centre.
Car parking
The TAD Centre offers on-site parking facilities that you can use (located opposite the entrance to Oban Road).
By Train
Just an 8-minute drive from the Middlesbrough train station, our office is easily accessible if you are coming by train. You will find the train station taxi rank on Bridge Street West.
By Bus
You can reach our office from the Middlesbrough Bus Station on Newport Road on foot in about 40 minutes. By car, it’s just 10 minutes away and there is a taxi rank outside the bus station (available outside on Newport Road).
Alternatively, you can take a bus from the station to Ormesby Grange Care Home bus stop which is next to our office.
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Frequently asked questions.
What are the most common types of fraud offences?
Fraud is a very broad and complex area of law. It covers a variety of charges but the most common types of fraud thar our solicitors in Middlesbrough come across are:
- Insurance Fraud – When the insurance process has been used to defraud someone in any type of insurance (home, life, pet, car, medical or other)
- Credit Card Fraud – Stealing credit cards, selling stolen credit cards, using a stolen credit card, as well as cloning/skimming credit cards are all types of credit card fraud
- Investment Fraud – This covers corporate fraud cases where investment schemes such as Ponzi schemes, pyramid schemes or boiler room fraud have been used to defraud an investor
- Bribery and Corruption – Any participation in bribery, whether you are the giving or the receiving party, is a serious criminal offence
- Cartel and Fixed Pricing – This type of fraud includes anti-competitive practices, such as bid-rigging, price-fixing rings and limiting your competitors’ access to supply
- HMRC Tax Investigations – If you are suspected of illegal tax activities, the HMRC has the right to investigate you and your business to establish whether any criminal offence has taken place
What is the penalty if you are found guilty of fraud?
Fraud is considered to be a serious criminal offence and it can be subject to a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and unlimited fines. The severity of the penalty given will depend on the crime committed and the impact it has had on the victims.
Are there any mitigating circumstances in a fraud case?
Yes, certain mitigating factors can be taken into account when deciding on the sentence in a fraud case. The questions that will be asked as part of this include:
- Did you plan the fraud (premeditated offence) or was this a crime of opportunity?
- What was the extent of the financial and emotional damages experienced by the victims?
- What was the duration of your participation in the fraud?
- Have you made attempts to conceal or destroy evidence that can be used against you?
- Have the funds gained in the process of the fraud been used to support further criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or human trafficking?
Do I need to hire a specialist fraud solicitor?
Taking the right legal action quickly can have a huge impact on the outcome of your case and the extent of the damages you suffer as a result of fraud or tax allegations. In addition to that, with prison time and large fines potentially on the table, it’s always best to seek advice from an experienced criminal fraud defence solicitor in Middlesbrough to maximise your chances of success.
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