Weightmans LLP‘s business crime department is reputed for its depth of experience in defending corporates in external investigations and prosecutions into allegations of fraud, bribery and corruption. The department also handles financial and cyber crime matters. The team in the Manchester office is headed up by Michael Balmer, who handles prosecution work alongside defence work, acting for corporate entities and senior executives facing complex offences.
Testimonials
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‘Michael Balmer has been an exceptional partner to work with as a client, he has gone above and beyond in the cases he has worked on for us and the support and knowledge is outstanding.'
‘Mike Balmer is an exceptional solicitor - great knowledge of the law, good with clients, tactically very astute. Impressive individual in this field.’
‘Michael Balmer and James Farrell - both are very good with clients. Michael has been extremely efficient. James has provided valuable insight.’
‘The team at Weightmans are a quality outfit providing advice and assistance to a range of clients from individuals to large corporations, as well as many public bodies. They have a very good mix of people from a variety of backgrounds thereby providing a well rounded service to all those who instruct them.’
‘Michael Balmer is a fantastic criminal lawyer with particular expertise in fraud and cyber -related matters. He is approachable and diligent and as such quickly puts clients at ease.’
‘Weightmans are an exceptional firm. They have a bespoke team of people that deal with crime and heavyweight fraud work. Each member of the team has their own unique skillset and they combine and work well with clients to ensure that the best outcome is achieved for each client. There is always a forward-thinking approach to the case and a clear strategy set from the very beginning of the case.’
‘Michael Balmer and James Farrell both are exceptional lawyers. They are excellent for criminal work and, in particular, heavy weight fraud. Both combine an excellent knowledge of the law with robust, clear and uncomplicated tactical advice. They are extremely hard working and often work well as part of a team to achieve the best outcome for their clients.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Balmer