Neil Williams

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Partner

White Collar Crime

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Expertise

Neil has over 20 years experience in fraud cases involving individuals and corporates.  He has frequently been instructed on large scale cases being investigated by the SFO, HMRC, NCA and other investigative bodies, with a strong background in bribery and corruption.  Cases often involve multi-jurisdictional elements, foreign prosecutions by the SEC and DoJ amongst others, requiring co-ordination with partners across the globe.

Neil undertakes investigations to identify wrongdoing, providing advice on regulatory / compliance issues should they arise.  Where there are potential implications for the company itself, such as criminal or reputational risk, then advice and assistance to remedy the problems, together with continued support is provided.

With a detailed focus on client care, Neil delivers bespoke and innovative advice and representation tailored to the requirements of the case.  He has been individually ranked in the leading legal guides, both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.  He regularly contributes to topical articles in the field of white collar in the mainstream media, and has authored numerous articles on legal issues.

Neil Advises

  • Neil is a trusted adviser and representative for those facing allegations of wrongdoing
  • He provides advice and investigative support for individuals requiring assistance to identify fraudulent losses or other suspected criminality they may have suffered
  • Co-ordinates bespoke multi-disciplinary legal solutions

Experience Highlights

  • Advising individuals as part of the SFO Unaoil investigation
  • Acting in the first prosecution by the SFO for a breach of a s2 notice by an individual
  • Numerous £multi-million HMRC investigations and prosecutions
  • Internal investigations to identify wrongdoing and reputational risk, advising on policy review and implementation
  • Private prosecutions, including former MD of global shoe brand convicted of £3m fraud
  • Representation of individuals facing professional regulatory proceedings
  • Crypto asset tracing and recovery
  • Privately funded criminal defence matters across a broad spectrum of offences
  • Defence of court martial proceedings
  • Conducting High Court proceedings including claims for Judicial Review and Habeus Corpus

Expertise

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Neil has over 20 years experience in fraud cases involving individuals and corporates.  He has frequently been instructed on large scale cases being investigated by the SFO, HMRC, NCA and other investigative bodies, with a strong background in bribery and corruption.  Cases often involve multi-jurisdictional elements, foreign prosecutions by the SEC and DoJ amongst others, requiring co-ordination with partners across the globe.

Neil undertakes investigations to identify wrongdoing, providing advice on regulatory / compliance issues should they arise.  Where there are potential implications for the company itself, such as criminal or reputational risk, then advice and assistance to remedy the problems, together with continued support is provided.

With a detailed focus on client care, Neil delivers bespoke and innovative advice and representation tailored to the requirements of the case.  He has been individually ranked in the leading legal guides, both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.  He regularly contributes to topical articles in the field of white collar in the mainstream media, and has authored numerous articles on legal issues.

Neil Advises

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  • Neil is a trusted adviser and representative for those facing allegations of wrongdoing
  • He provides advice and investigative support for individuals requiring assistance to identify fraudulent losses or other suspected criminality they may have suffered
  • Co-ordinates bespoke multi-disciplinary legal solutions

Experience Highlights

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  • Advising individuals as part of the SFO Unaoil investigation
  • Acting in the first prosecution by the SFO for a breach of a s2 notice by an individual
  • Numerous £multi-million HMRC investigations and prosecutions
  • Internal investigations to identify wrongdoing and reputational risk, advising on policy review and implementation
  • Private prosecutions, including former MD of global shoe brand convicted of £3m fraud
  • Representation of individuals facing professional regulatory proceedings
  • Crypto asset tracing and recovery
  • Privately funded criminal defence matters across a broad spectrum of offences
  • Defence of court martial proceedings
  • Conducting High Court proceedings including claims for Judicial Review and Habeus Corpus

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