With national and international reach and described as ‘hands on and very supportive’, Cunninghams Solicitors’ fraud and complex crime department specialises in the defence of allegations of serious fraud and serious and organised crime. The Manchester-based department is headed up by the experienced David Caplin, who regularly handles serious fraud, money laundering and tax evasion investigations. Sarah Housley stands out for her work on serious and high-profile cases of financial crime.

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  • ‘They are hands on and very supportive.’
  • ‘David Caplin is without doubt a leader in his field. He is without doubt one of the foremost practitioners in the north west.’

  • ‘They are one of the leading firms in the North West and nationally. They are regularly instructed in fraud trials throughout England. They have built up an enviable track record in this field. In addition to fraud, the team is regularly engaged in high-profile and complex crime cases.’

  • ‘David Caplin is a solicitor who is much in demand. He is bright, charismatic and insightful. He knows his way around a fraud trial and will soon spot the weak points.'

  • 'Sarah Housley is one of the most hard working fraud lawyers in the business.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

David Caplin

Other key lawyers

Sarah Housley