HMRC prosecutions are some of the most complex crimes to be investigated. They are often the result of irregularities which are examined in the course of HMRC or VAT investigations. If you are a suspect in an HMRC prosecution then you risk having bank accounts frozen under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. This can be hugely debilitating and completely disrupt your daily life. For these reasons it is important to seek expert legal advice from the outset.

If convicted the penalties can range from severe financial fines to imprisonment. To give yourself the best possible chance of success it is vital to seek legal advice at the early stages of the investigations. Part of the investigation will involve an interview under caution. This may be a voluntary interview and described by the investigators as an ‘informal chat’ but the repercussions of the interview can be felt much further down the line of proceedings.

Once instructed we will arrange a conference with you immediately. We can take your instructions and request disclosure from the investigators. Where applicable we will attend the interview with you and endeavour to prevent the matter progressing any further. Should you be charged with an offence then our solicitors and barristers will represent you at Court and where necessary we will instruct the best counsel from leading London Chambers.

If you become aware that you are being investigated by HMRC please call Walker Law Ltd at the earliest opportunity.