Case overview

Specialist Criminal Defence Barrister Quentin Hunt was contacted by XX, a legal professional, who was concerned that they would be reported to the Police and prosecuted in respect of an alleged large scale insurance fraud. This would have formed a complaint of Fraud by False Representation contrary to s2 of the Fraud Act 2006, a serious offence which carries up to 10 years in prison as a maximum penalty.

Negotiation process

Quentin entered into negotiations with the insurance company, their in house investigators and solicitors and was able to arrange a civil settlement of the complaint against his client. Crucially for Quentin’s client, this involved an undertaking from the insurance company that no further action would be taken in the case, including an undertaking that the matter would not be referred to the Police or any law enforcement agency.

Resolution

Quentin’s client was extremely happy and relieved with this result, as the alternative would have had catastrophic implications for their livelihood and potentially their liberty.

Quentin Hunt is a specialist Criminal Defence Barrister with over 25 years’ experience in dealing with serious criminal allegations. Quentin firmly believes that in matters of criminal defence ‘the best way to win a case is to avoid a case developing at all’. He is adept at assisting clients in avoiding criminal litigation or in getting criminal cases dropped or discontinued at an early stage. Quentin accepts cases at any stage in proceedings and can be instructed either through solicitors or directly by members of the public.

If you find yourself facing potential criminal allegations it is never too soon to seek advice and assistance. You can contact Quentin for a free, confidential, no obligation discussion about how he can assist in your case.