Defence in Fraud Prosecutions
Fraud cases can be some of the most complex in the criminal justice system. They often involve large volumes of evidence, detailed financial transactions, and lengthy investigations by agencies such as the Serious Fraud Office, the Financial Conduct Authority, His Majesties’ Revenue and Customs, or the City of London Police.
If you are facing an allegation of fraud, whether as an individual or as part of a business, it is important to choose a representative with extensive legal knowledge, experienced insight, and a track record of successfully defending serious financial cases.
Quentin has over 25 years of experience in financial crime, his background working in the City and undertaking fraud prosecutions gives him a valuable perspective when defending fraud cases. He prides himself in knowing how prosecutions are constructed, where the weaknesses are, and how to expose them effectively in court.
Quentin specialises in representing professionals and those of good character, particularly in respect of cases involving fraud by abuse of position or fraud by false representation. He is often the go-to Barrister for fellow legal professionals who find themselves accused of dishonesty offences.
Quentin defends clients in a wide range of fraud matters, his areas of expertise include:
- Tax fraud (including VAT, PAYE, and Corporation Tax fraud)
- Trading standards Fraud
- Investment fraud and Ponzi schemes
- False accounting and fraudulent trading
- Insurance fraud
- Fraud by employees
- Mortgage fraud
- Benefit fraud
- Conspiracy to defraud
- Director and employee fraud
Fraud cases can be complicated and will often involve not just factual and legal issues, but also an understanding of financial systems, company structures, and accounting practices. Quentin often works closely with expert witnesses and forensic accountants to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and build a solid and persuasive defence case. Quentin’s focus is always on achieving the best possible result for his clients, a Not Guilty verdict.
Simply Contact Quentin for a free initial telephone consultation to explore your options.
Quentin’s guides to Fraud law
Frequently Asked Questions
There is no stage that is too early or too late to seek legal advice if you consider yourself to be in trouble. In fact, the earlier you get an experienced legal representative on board the more likely you are to avoid mistakes at the beginning of proceedings that can come back to haunt you later if the matter proceeds to litigation.
One of Quentin’s mottos is that ‘the best way to win a trial is not to have a trial at all’ and he is known for the drafting of effective pre-charge representations and the launching of powerful pre-trial legal arguments. His tactical and skilful drafting and presentation of arguments such as disclosure, abuse of process and dismissal applications can often defeat a prosecution case before it even gets to trial.
Quentin is also adept at accepting instructions at a late stage and is often approached to ‘rescue’ cases from ineffective publicly funded representatives.
Quentin is passionate about committing the necessary time and attention to detail to his cases and purposefully does not take on a huge client base. He is therefore does not accept instruction in Legal Aid or publicly funded cases.
If you have been accused of a criminal offence you have the right to seek justice by employing the best barrister to present your case. You can instruct leading criminal barrister Quentin Hunt to handle your criminal case directly – rather than having to go through a third-party solicitor. You can contact Quentin for a free, no obligation conversation about your case, he will talk you through the process personally.