Financial Crime: Private Prosecutions
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Edmonds Marshall McMahon is a specialist private prosecutions outfit and the leading firm in this space. It handles investigative and trial proceedings on behalf of high net worth individuals and companies seeking redress following acts of fraud. The team includes numerous individuals with prior experience working in government regulatory agencies and law enforcement.
Work Highlights
- Edmonds Marshall McMahon successfully represented The Football Foundation in prosecutions concerning 40-50 fraudulent applications for grants, totalling over £300,000.
Strengths
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"Whether dealing with straightforward or more complex crimes, their ability to deal with all cases is impressive, outstanding even. They respond to queries during the life of a case promptly."
"Emails and calls are answered promptly, courteously and with purpose."
"The strength of Andrew Marshall's team is evidenced by their extensive experience of relevant legal and jurisdictional issues, including special investigations, but also with a strong esprit de corps."
"They are second to none when it comes to sophisticated and complex matters. Their staff have extensive experience in all aspects of criminal and civil law and use their skills well to our benefit."
"Whether dealing with straightforward or more complex crimes, their ability to deal with all cases is impressive, outstanding even. They respond to queries during the life of a case promptly."
"Emails and calls are answered promptly, courteously and with purpose."
"The strength of Andrew Marshall's team is evidenced by their extensive experience of relevant legal and jurisdictional issues, including special investigations, but also with a strong esprit de corps."
"They are second to none when it comes to sophisticated and complex matters. Their staff have extensive experience in all aspects of criminal and civil law and use their skills well to our benefit."
Notable Practitioners
Andrew Marshall enjoys an excellent reputation in the market for his representation of clients in financial crime private prosecutions.
"Andrew Marshall is an exceptional lawyer; he's by far the best who has represented me."
"Andrew is ideally suited for this work as he is indefatigable, extremely firm and almost always right."
"He should be highlighted for his exceptional empathy."
"He is great on his feet, a fabulous lawyer and brilliant legal brain and incredibly hard-working. He is respected by judges and the whole of both the solicitors' and Bar professions."
Kate McMahon is routinely sought out to represent individuals and corporations in private prosecutions concerning fraudulent activity.
"She did an exceptional job in ensuring I didn't lose my mind with the anxiety of the process. Her incredible clarity as to how to achieve the desired outcomes made sure we always had a clear strategy."
"Kate is a genius on tactics and strategy. She is also one of the best in private prosecutions. She has it all and is feared and respected as an adversary."
"She's quite simply a tremendously dynamic professional with a particular excellence in team management and client focus. Her service is outstanding, and her cross-border experience is invaluable."
Tamlyn Edmonds is highly skilled in bringing private prosecutions relating to fraud on behalf of corporations, NGOs and individuals. She offers additional strength in matters concerning cybercrime as well as cases with cross-border aspects.
"Tamlyn is thoughtful, driven and deeply experienced. She is one of the founders in her field."
"Tamlyn Edmonds' commercial vision is exemplary."
"She's very professional, focused and creative in her approach to her cases, never losing sight of her client's objectives."
"Tamlyn is our first port of call for white-collar investigations."
"She's a fabulous lawyer who gets to the heart of the issue. She's quiet but deadly."
Ashley Fairbrother specialises in investigations and commercial, fraud and asset recovery litigation. He has extensive experience in private prosecutions.
"Ashley was really good in terms of setting out what the process might look like in layman's terms, helping us understand what to expect. You really do need that when you are committing funding."
"He's the consummate professional. He is personable to deal with, always available and possesses outstanding legal knowledge, skills and experience."
"He's prepared to work to find a route through; he'll explore every possible angle and provides even-handed advice, giving them the best possible chance. Ashley is very valued by his clients."