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Farleys Solicitors (Part of Lawfront)

Financial Crime

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Established for over 30 years,  Farleys  specialise in the defence of the most serious, complex and specialist business crime cases,  providing  advice and representation throughout a case from initial investigation to the conclusion of any proceedings or prosecution.

Farleys  have very extensive experience of heavy financial crime cases, particularly very high value revenue frauds, over many years and have developed a high level of specialist knowledge.  The firm has also carefully and deliberately developed an impressive network of experts including specialist fraud trial counsel and forensic accountants, 

Due to the firm's excellent reputation, the vast majority of  clients in this field originate from referrals from other professionals, particularly solicitors. Indeed many solicitors instruct us as clients themselves in financial crime, something which is a real area of specialism.

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Financial Crime - The Regions

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Farleys Solicitors has a highly regarded practice in the North West with noted expertise in fraud and bribery matters. The team is sought out to advise on major financial crime involving tax, corruption and money laundering issues. It also has impressive capability in the handling of criminal trading standards matters.
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Work Highlights

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  • Farleys Solicitors represented the first of four defendants in a £123 million case concerning charges of conspiracy to cheat the Public Revenue, fraudulent trading and money laundering.

Strengths

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  • They had a very personal touch.

    Financial Crime respondentUK

  • Farleys Solicitors is head and shoulders over any firm in terms of preparation and presentation. They are a really top-notch firm.

    Financial Crime respondentUK

Notable Practitioners

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  • Paul Schofield
    Paul Schofield

    Paul Schofield

    Paul Schofield is highly skilled at handling complex financial crime investigations by the SFO and HMRC, among others, and in assisting clients faced with allegations of bribery, fraud and money laundering.

    • Paul Schofield has an excellent reputation and works really hard. He's a great lawyer and is easy to work with.

      Financial Crime respondentUK

    • He is universally regarded as dynamic and effective, and is the client go-to in complex and sensitive investigations.

      Financial Crime respondentUK

    • He's a good lawyer - very knowledgeable and also good with people.

      Financial Crime respondentUK

    • Paul Schofield is one of most dedicated solicitors I have come across. He looks after his clients incredibly well.

      Financial Crime respondentUK
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  • Bridgette Hibbert
    Bridgette Hibbert

    Bridgette Hibbert

    Bridgette Hibbert is adept at handling a wide range of financial crime matters, with particular expertise in fraud and confiscation proceedings.

    • Bridgette Hibbert is a great work engine. She's very organised, clients like her and she's empathetic.

      Financial Crime respondentUK
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  • David Caplin
    David Caplin

    David Caplin

    David Caplin is held in high regard for his handling of serious fraud, money laundering and tax evasion investigations.

    • David Caplin is very good with clients, tactically astute and very bright.

      Financial Crime respondentUK

    • The quality of his work is second to none.

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