Janes Solicitors

Janes Solicitors is a niche legal practice with over 30 years of experience, specialising in serious fraud, tax investigations, bribery and corruption, serious crime, and proceeds of crime matters. The firm is widely recognised for its high-profile casework, technical expertise, and commitment to client representation at the highest professional standards.

The firm has developed a strong reputation for defending complex cases involving the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), including matters related to confiscation, freezing orders, civil recovery, and regulatory proceedings. Its notable caseload includes the SFO Rolls Royce inquiry, Operation Amazon, investigations into alleged UN sanctions breaches, and inquiries involving substantial international financial transactions.

Janes Solicitors has handled several prominent cases, including Peter Foster (“Cheriegate”), the Jubilee Line fraud trial, Fergal Lynch race fixing case, the London Metal Exchange fraud trial, the Grillo sisters case (Nigella Lawson and Charles Saatchi), and the Libor broker trial. The firm assembles specialised teams tailored to the needs of each individual case.

Areas of practice include:

• Serious Fraud: Extensive experience in complex fraud cases, including successful defences in high-profile SFO prosecutions such as the TAF fraud and Libor broker trials.

• HMRC Matters: Representation in VAT, excise duty, and tax investigations before tribunals, including long-term instruction in Operation Amazon and film scheme cases such as Operation Crystallite and Operation Lunar.

• Bribery and Corruption: Ongoing involvement in the Rolls Royce SFO inquiry, with a track record dating back to the Jubilee Line case.

• Serious Crime: Representation in cases involving murder, robbery, drug offences, trafficking, and sexual assault.

• Money Laundering and POCA: Expertise in confiscation, cash seizure, restraint and freezing orders, and civil recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

• Regulatory Proceedings: Advisory and advocacy services in matters involving regulatory authorities and disciplinary bodies, including those subject to the Money Laundering Regulations.

• Extradition: Representation in extradition proceedings, supported by strong links with foreign legal professionals.

• Privy Council: One of the limited number of firms authorised to handle matters before the Privy Council.

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