Financial Crime
UK Guide 2025 : The Regions
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Forbes Solicitors have one of the largest criminal practices in the country, with high volumes of work generating substantial levels of Financial Crime cases. We have a dedicated and specialised Financial Crime Team with extensive knowledge, expertise and resources, and we are able to provide rapid response and proactive and effective advice. Two partners and one consultant in the Financial Crime team are approved VHCC fraud supervisors.
The department has experienced significant success in defending all types of Financial Crime cases relating to fraud, tax, internet and cyber-crime, mortgages, civil and criminal restraint and forfeiture proceedings, at all levels from the Police Station through to the Court of Appeal.
We are regularly instructed in complex large scale financial crime cases. We are proactive and determined to offer the best chance of success. Our experts can deal with cases from arrest at the police station through the court system and offer a professional and comprehensive criminal defence service.
Chambers Review
Forbes has a respected financial crime team advising on significant cases from its network of offices across the North of England. It is noted for its expertise in a variety of fraud matters and is also adept in money laundering investigations. The firm offers its services through legal aid as well as to private clients.
Strengths
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"Forbes is a well-resourced and reactive firm. They are organised and proactive, with personalised and focused client care."
"You always get a very good level of service from everyone. The standard is universally high, with good quality instructions and appreciation of the issues."
"The firm is well organised, prepares cases fully and has extremely experienced solicitors."
"Forbes is a well-resourced and reactive firm. They are organised and proactive, with personalised and focused client care."
"You always get a very good level of service from everyone. The standard is universally high, with good quality instructions and appreciation of the issues."
"The firm is well organised, prepares cases fully and has extremely experienced solicitors."
Notable Practitioners
Craig Liversidge advises clients on a range of investigations, with a particular focus on fraud and money laundering cases.
"Craig Liversidge is a brilliant lawyer and has an excellent manner with clients."
"Craig is down to earth and explains matters to clients in a way they can readily understand and digest."
"He is a fantastic lawyer who knows how to run large-scale fraud cases, which is a real challenge."
Daniel King heads Forbes's business and financial crime team, and is a seasoned solicitor and higher court advocate. He is experienced acting in VHCC and investigations into various fraudulent offences in addition to money laundering.
"Daniel is incredible. He's charming, charismatic, amazing with clients and a strong court performer."
"Daniel King is a great lawyer."
Michael O'Garra demonstrates notable strength in his handling of a broad range of financial crime matters, including fraud and money laundering.
"He is highly astute and has amazing client and witness management skills. He manages their expectations superbly and has a calming effect on them."
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The Regions
Members
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Craig Liversidge
Head of Department
Craig MacKenzie
Daniel King
Head of Department
Loretta Woollams
Nichola McTear
Peter Turner
Phil Blackburn
Shane Parkin