England - London • Crime, fraud and licensing

Cartwright King

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Representing directors, senior employees, and management at multinational companies, the Cartwright King team is experienced in handling complex fraud, tax, and financial crime investigations. The department is well regarded for defending individuals in prosecutions brought by the SFO, HMRC, and FCA. The team is headed up by Laura Smith, who dispenses comprehensive advice on serious and complex fraud matters. Richard Cornthwaite left the firm in early 2023.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Laura Smith has acquired a stalwart reputation for doggedly and tenaciously defending lay clients. She has impressed.’

  • 'Laura Smith is a truly fantastic solicitor. She is completely dedicated to her work, ensures that everything is prepared well in advance, that her clients feel reassured and supported throughout the proceedings and that her cases can run as smoothly as possible. She is a pleasure to work with.'

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Work highlights

  • Acting on behalf of a defendant alleged to have been involved in £123m cheat on the public revenue through a sophisticated scheme to avoid the payment of VAT and duties on goods imported from China.
  • Representing client in relation to a mis-declaration fraud against the Royal Mail using an online self-billing system.

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