Mortgage Fraud

This has become more of a distinct area within the fraud arena in recent years, largely as a result of the challenging economic times and the importance of the housing market to the UK economy. Investigations and prosecutions tend to involve complex financial transactions and be coupled with allegations of money laundering.  Given our unparalleled experience at dealing with high level complex fraud, we are particularly skilled in defending professionals such as solicitors, accountants, mortgage brokers and estate agents who come under scrutiny in such cases.

As a result of our experience in defending such cases, we are also able to advise individuals and corporations on detecting and preventing abusive practices that may be linked to mortgage fraud.

Members of our team regularly write articles and train others on this topic.
 

Key Cases

• Acting for a solicitor prosecuted for a multi-million pound mortgage fraud
• Acting for a professional services firm  facing  the use of compulsory powers by the SFO in an investigation into a  multi-million pound mortgage fraud
• Advising a firm of solicitors on their obligations following the discovery of a property related fraud committed through a former consultant.