Eversheds International

Fraud and Financial Crime

Other regulatory investigations

The challenges

Since 1997 there has been a ten-fold increase in regulatory legislation which has criminalised certain omissions or activities undertaken by business or those in a particular industry or occupation.

Many company directors and officers, as well as individuals within a profession or industry, are often unaware of the potential implications of an investigation which often includes the threat of imprisonment.

The areas covered by this legislation are wide and diverse and even includes the politicians themselves.

In this climate it is imperative to seek early advice and representation.

How we can help

We have experience in a whole host of investigations from those affecting Parliamentarians under the Political parties Elections and Referendums Act 2000 through to the Private Security Industry Act 2001.

If the investigative body has sanctions which include criminal sanctions we will have the expertise to represent you.

Our team has successfully negotiated with various bodies to ensure our clients have not been dealt with criminally and we have offered compliance checks for those who want to avoid the chances of such a damaging investigation.

We have lectured and spoken publicly on the Political Parties, Elections & Referendums Act 2000, including appearing on Newsnight, Channel 4, Sky News and the BBC on the subject.