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Amy Shaffron

Amy Shaffron

JMW Solicitors LLP, North West

Work Department

Business Crime and Regulatory

Position

Partner

Career

Amy is a criminal litigator with particular expertise in representing individuals in cases involving allegations of serious and complex fraud, money laundering, tax evasion and bribery and corruption. She has been involved in some of the UK’s most complex and high profile fraud investigations and prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), as well as regularly representing clients before the CPS, HMRC, NCA, FCA and the Insolvency Service. Amy has extensive experience in representing individuals during interviews with these agencies, whether under caution or compulsory. She is regular instructed to represent professionals facing allegations of criminal offences and dealing with their associated regulatory bodies to minimise the impact on their careers. 

Amy joined JMW in 2019, having previously gained over 10 years’ experience at leading specialist criminal firms. She was promoted to partner in 2021.

Edward Hayes 2019 -2012

Byrne and Partners 2012 -2017

Norton Rose Fulbright 2017 -2019

JMW 2019 – Present

Languages

English

Memberships

Fraud Lawyers Association

European Fraud Lawyers Association

Private Prosecution Association

Education

University of Sheffield, LLB Law and Criminology. 2008

College of Law, Legal Practice Course. 2009

Higher Rights of Audience (Criminal). 2012

Mentions

Crime, fraud and licensing • London

Crime: general

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