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Corker Binning

Tax: Contentious: Fraud

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Corker Binning’s tax fraud lawyers have an impressive track record for our work in HMRC investigations and our defence of some of the largest and most complex prosecutions brought by the Revenue and Customs division of the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

In addition to our tax fraud defence we work closely with accountants to advise on administrative civil settlements using the route most suitable to the case. In every case we consider whether a criminal case can be diverted away from prosecution to a civil settlement. In these cases, tax and penalties will be paid in exchange for an immunity from prosecution.

We also have expertise of acting for professional clients and businesses caught up in investigations by HMRC or the Revenue and Customs division of the CPS. For example, our tax fraud lawyers have advised both individuals and institutions in the financial services sector who have been compelled by statutory powers to provide information to HMRC.

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Tax: Contentious: Fraud - UK-wide

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Corker Binning is a highly respected defence firm in financial crime matters with a specialism in handling tax fraud allegations. The firm is experienced in representing individuals and companies in significant HMRC investigations. The team has notable expertise in Code of Practice 9 cases.
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  • The Corker Binning team are well connected, hugely reliable and experienced in all aspects of the criminal justice system.

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  • The team is great and very, very available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Jessica Parker
    Jessica Parker

    Jessica Parker

    Jessica Parker is a senior partner at Corker Binning. She represents clients, such as high net worth individuals and senior executives, in fraud investigations relating to money laundering and tax evasion.

    • Jessica is really good technically and can handle difficult clients.

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    • Jessica is very experienced, able and bright.

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    • Jessica is extremely good. She is brilliant at looking at the bigger picture, not just what she has been engaged to look at.

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  • Andrew Smith
    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith

    Andrew Smith has strength in handling highly complex matters relating to claims of tax evasion and Code of Practice 9 investigations. He regularly advises both corporate and third-sector clients.

    • Andrew is really clever. He is a brilliant lawyer and great analyst. He is a real pleasure to work with because you know that everything will have been covered and thought through.

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  • Nick Barnard
    Nick Barnard

    Nick Barnard

    Nick Barnard acts for high net worth individuals and corporates on tax fraud and COP9 matters. He frequently handles cases cross-border in scope.

    • Nick's personable approach allows clients to feel they are in safe hands.

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    • Nick Barnard is a razor-sharp lawyer with exceptional command of every process.

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