Risk Management, Internal Investigations & Private Prosecutions

Within BCL, we have substantial experience and expertise in the investigation and prosecution of serious financial and other crime.  We have lawyers with first-hand prosecution experience, including a former Assistant Chief Crown Prosecutor and head of the fraud division at CPS Headquarters.  In addition, we have advised foreign governments and provided training to judges, prosecuting lawyers and investigators in overseas jurisdictions, as well as advised on the prosecution of individual cases.

BCL has considerable experience of assisting individuals and organisations who have been the victim of fraud, as well as advising and assisting potential witnesses on all aspects of the prosecution process.  This includes advising on how to manage the relationship with the investigators and prosecuting authorities to ensure that the interests of victims, organisations and individuals (including any claim for compensation) are properly taken into account by the prosecution and the Court.  We also advise and assist clients where a private prosecution is launched or being considered.

As such, we are also well placed to advise on risk management and the establishment of appropriate administrative procedures and controls.  These are increasingly necessary, not only to minimise the risks of fraud, but also to ensure compliance with the ever-increasing rules and regulations that govern companies and those involved in financial transactions.  In these complex and demanding areas, we can call upon the following: