Liam Lane
Liam is an Associate in our Business Crime & Investigations team. His practice encompasses a wide range of serious and general crime, financial misconduct, sanctions, INTERPOL Red Notices and internal investigations. He is a specialist in guiding individuals through complex and sensitive issues
Liam has represented and advised clients in cases investigated and/or prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service, and other specialist agencies, including the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, the Home Office, HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency. Liam also has experience of advising and representing individuals through multi-jurisdictional internal investigations.
Liam has particular expertise in advising individuals accused of Serious & General Crime, ranging from theft, harassment, malicious communications and public order offences through to serious allegations of sexual misconduct, violence, drug offences and homicide. Liam is regularly instructed to act for the family members of HNW individuals or regulated professionals, who trust him to guide their family members through investigations.
Liam frequently attends the police station, whether for voluntary interviews or interviews on arrest, both for children and adults. He is renowned for his pro-active approach towards investigations and has a strong track record in concluding investigations with no further action. Liam is also recognised for his approach that often avoids the need for clients to be interviewed, further protecting them from the risk of criminal liability.
Liam also advises and represents individuals and entities in respect of the impact and consequences of UK Sanctions, in particular the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Liam has experience of applying for, and obtaining, treasury licences, and is involved in a number of designation challenges, as well as the first prosecution for alleged sanctions breaches.
Alongside his practice, Liam is member of the editorial board of Lloyd’s Law Reports: Financial Crime and has also been published by Financial Regulation International, LexisNexis PSL and Law360.
Case examples
Represented a senior business professional accused of non-fatal strangulation and ABH. After extensive representations, prosecution offered no evidence.
Represented a professional accused of possession of a false passport. Discontinued by the prosecution after representations at the Magistrates Court.
Assisted in the representation of a retired senior police officer accused of perverting the course of justice in relation to the Hillsborough Stadium disaster. Mr Justice Davis ruled there was no case to answer.
Represented two US nationals of good character accused of firearms offences in the UK, including importation of a firearm. Investigation concluded with no further action being taken.