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Setfords is able to provide a full and comprehensive service to those facing allegations of a criminal nature, whether this is allegations of a serious and complex nature or those that seem more straightforward.
We understand that allegations of this nature can have a substantial and lasting impact on professional and personal life. The Investigation stage is a vital part of the process and we will work with you proactively to ensure that you get the best possible advice at the earliest possible stage.
Our Criminal Laweyrs
Should you require a second opinion on your case or advice in relation to an appeal we are always able to assist. Fees are structured carefully and transparently. On some matters it will be possible to agree fixed fees for particular stages of the matter. For more information please get in touch using the contact form or call us
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Wayne Horner
Wayne has specialised in Criminal Law for over 30 years throughout the UK and is a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers.
He is regularly instructed on serious and complex matters involving fraud, large scale drug conspiracies and money laundering. Instructions have been received to deal with investigations and prosecutions brought by the CPS complex casework units, Trading Standards, Information Commissioner, County FA and the Department of Business and Innovation as an example. Read more
Malcolm Simmons
Malcolm studied law at the University of Wales, College of Cardiff. He has an LLB (Honours) law degree. He took his Law Society Final Examination at the University of Law in Guildford and qualified as a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales in 1992. He worked for three leading law firms in the City of London. He was a Deputy Coroner for the Eastern District of Greater London from 1997 to 2001.
Malcolm served as an international criminal judge from 2004 to 2017 hearing serious organised crime cases. He is highly experienced in dealing with complex, serious crimes. Malcolm has experience of cross-border investigations, extradition and mutual legal assistance. He has presided in many complex, high-profile criminal cases. Malcolm works at the cutting edge of serious crime and white-collar fraud defence. Read more
Edwina Gatehouse
Before joining Setfords she worked as a Supervisor and Case Handler for UK firm Thompson’s Solicitors, heading up a large industrial litigation team. Following on from that Edwina has expanded her litigation background specialising in Criminal litigation, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, Agricultural Disputes, Rights of Way disputes, Contentious Probate, Equitable remedies, Judicial Review, Debt recovery, Common Land Law, Licensing and Civil litigation matters.
Edwina regularly appears as an advocate before both Magistrates and County Courts and acts as instructing Solicitor in High Court and Court of Appeal cases for both Civil and Criminal Divisions. Read more
Sapna Rajpal Bhalla
Sapna qualified as a Solicitor in 2008 working in the Civil department. She joined a Legal 500 City firm in 2009 and was the Head of Welfare Benefit and Litigation in the firm training a number of Solicitors and Trainee Solicitors.
Sapna has successfully represented numerous clients on a number of First-tier tribunal and Upper Tribunal cases for all social security law/ welfare benefits matters Read more
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Our Criminal Law Services
Investigations of business and financial crime is on the increase and we help to assist both companies and individuals. With more businesses taking on a global profile, we are able to advise on how to approach cases in different jurisdictions.
- Corporate crime
- Fraud
- Insider dealing
- Money laundering
- Corporate manslaughter
- Health and safety law
- Tax investigations
- Cyber crime
- Bribery
Business and financial crime assistance cases and trials we help with include
We work with barristers across the country to find the right level of support for defendants facing criminal trials. We know that every case is different, which is why we go through all the details with a fine-tooth comb to ensure you are getting the best representation possible. Horner Legal Ltd can also assist with licence applications and appeals under the Firearms LegislationSerious and complex crimes
- Drug offences
- Theft and robbery
- Road traffic offences
- Assault
- Kidnap
- Murder... And many more
We offer advice on include
The wealth of experience available means that Wayne is able to assist with allegations of a sexual nature whether current or historic. In some cases, this involves experts having to become involved to assist with items such as computer-generated material. Requests are regularly received in relation to appeals against conviction and/or sentence.
Wayne has been required to attend upon those in custody abroad to assist in guiding them through proceedings and locating a suitably experienced lawyer in that jurisdiction.
- Spain and the Balearics
- Holland
- France
- Belgium
- Monaco
- USA
Countries include
In addition, Wayne has long established contacts with Scotland, in particular Glasgow.
For most people, keeping a clean driving licence is clearly of paramount importance not only for the practicalities of work and family life but also to avoid the potential increase in insurance premiums. In some case, they themselves are prohibitive by their very nature.It is important to take the correct and proper advice as soon as you are notified that you may be liable to Prosecution for a Road Traffic matter. This should be done as soon as receiving any Notice of Intended Prosecution but before returning the same. In cases of Drink/Drug driving, expert advice can be important of the potential defence and should be considered at the outset.It is now possible for Wayne Horner to offer a fixed fee consultation upon request. Should you then proceed with the matter this will then be deducted from the final invoice.
In the current criminal justice system more so than ever before, the investigation stage is taking longer than any court process. It is vital to be able to rely on the expertise that we can provide at this stage. Potential cases are routinely treated as though they are being prepared to go to court more than ever before. Whatever the investigation agency is, the matter is placed before their team of Prosecution Lawyers to decide whether an accused is summonsed or charged to attend court and face prosecution which can lead to a criminal conviction and potential imprisonment.This now allows more opportunity for the Defence to prepare the matter vigorously and be in a position to make detailed and forceful representations as to why the matter should not proceed past the investigation stage. In this area, Setfords can, through Wayne, provide a wealth of experience and a proactive approach to preventing matters reaching the court process.Wayne has numerous long-standing contacts with QC/Counsel who can be called on if required. A mistake made by many under investigation is that this process is there to exonerate them when in fact it is quite the opposite. What happens and what is said at this stage can all too often, without the correct advice, end up forming the basis of a case against a defendant and be heavily relied upon before a jury. The fee structure can be discussed and in some cases, it will be possible to agree fixed fees for various stages.
Confiscation is an essential tool in the prosecutor’s toolkit to deprive offenders of the proceeds of their alleged criminal conduct; to deter the commission of further offences, and to reduce the profits available to fund further criminal enterprises. Read More
The rise in HMRC investigations and tax-related prosecutions has also seen an increase in the use of Restraint Orders, Provision of Information Orders and a Repatriation Orders.
Defendants charged with tax evasion and fraud are often charged with money laundering. Read More
Unexplained Wealth Orders require a defendant to explain the origin of assets that appear to be disproportionate to their known or declared income. Read More
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