Crime Unit
Specialist Serious & White-Collar Crime Defence
Founded in 2019, our Serious & White-Collar Crime Unit (SWCU) represents the latest evolution in criminal defence practice. Established in response to global market shifts, regulatory changes, and emerging criminal methodologies, we provide specialist legal and investigative services for Generation X claims.
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What Is the Serious & White-Collar Crime Unit?
The SWCU is a unique practice combining legal excellence with investigative expertise. In today’s world, where fraud, embezzlement, and financial crimes are facilitated by political, technological, and market changes, businesses need sophisticated protection. We provide comprehensive services from advisory through to complex contentious matters, ensuring your interests are protected against evolving criminal threats.
Our Unique Approach
We recognize that serious and financial crime claims cannot be handled by litigators alone. Our specialist approach applies institutional expertise and experience to resolve the complexities of serious and pecuniary claims through:
- Multi-disciplinary team structure
- Combined practical and theoretical expertise
- International capabilities and connections
- Preventive and reactive strategies
- Technology-enabled investigations
Our Specialist Team
Unprecedented Expertise
For the first time in the City’s history, we’ve assembled a one-of-a-kind team comprising:
- Former senior law enforcement chiefs
- Academic specialists in Economic Crime
- Financial investigators from government and private sectors
- Foreign-jurisdiction qualified lawyers
- Cybercrime and digital forensics experts
- Intelligence and security professionals
Why This Matters
This unique combination of practitioners and theorists enables us to:
- Handle cases expertly and expeditiously
- Provide insights others cannot
- Access networks and resources
- Anticipate enforcement strategies
- Deliver superior outcomes
Generation X Crime Challenges
Modern Criminal Threats
Today’s criminal landscape includes:
- Cryptocurrency fraud and money laundering
- Cross-border cybercrime operations
- Complex corporate fraud schemes
- Technology-enabled financial crimes
- Regulatory arbitrage exploitation
- Sophisticated organized crime networks
Market and Regulatory Shifts
- Global regulatory harmonization
- Enhanced enforcement cooperation
- New financial crime legislation
- Digital economy challenges
- ESG compliance requirements
- Sanctions and export controls
Comprehensive Service Offering
Protection Plans
- Vulnerability assessments
- Threat intelligence
- Security protocols
- Crisis preparedness
- Incident response planning
Compliance Services
- Regulatory compliance programs
- AML/CTF systems
- Internal controls design
- Policy development
- Training and awareness
Risk Advisory
- Strategic risk assessment
- Operational risk management
- Regulatory risk mitigation
- Reputational risk protection
- Emerging threat monitoring
Litigation Services
- Criminal defence representation
- Regulatory enforcement defence
- Civil fraud litigation
- Asset recovery proceedings
- International arbitration
Why Choose Connaught Law’s Crime Unit
- Unique multi-disciplinary team composition
- Former law enforcement leadership
- Academic thought leadership
- Global investigation capabilities
- 24/7 crisis response readiness
Our Competitive Advantage
- First-of-its-kind team structure in the City
- Unparalleled expertise combination
- Proactive and reactive capabilities
- Technology-forward approach
- Global network and resources
Industries We Serve
- Financial services and banking
- Technology and telecommunications
- Energy and natural resources
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Real estate and construction
- Transportation and logistics
Next Steps
In today’s complex criminal landscape, you need more than traditional legal services. Our Serious & White-Collar Crime Unit provides the specialist expertise, investigative capabilities, and strategic insight to protect your interests. Call 0203 909 8399 or Book Online for confidential advice on serious and financial crime matters.