Edmonds Marshall McMahon > London, England > Firm Profile
Edmonds Marshall McMahon Offices
35 COCK LANE
LONDON
EC1A 9BW
England
Edmonds Marshall McMahon > The Legal 500 Rankings
Crime, fraud and licensing > Private prosecutions Tier 1
Led by Tamlyn Edmonds, Kate McMahon and Andrew Marshall, the specialist private prosecutions practice at Edmonds Marshall McMahon has a pre-eminent position in the market and acts for high-profile individuals, corporations, hedge funds and litigation funders. The firm has a large share of the market and is well versed in fraud, corruption and complex criminal issues, as well as in assisting with investigations and law enforcement cases. Edmonds is a name for international fraud, cybercrime and asset recovery; McMahon is a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) alumna with strong experience in international corruption cases and civil and criminal matters, while Marshall is experienced in organised crime cases, major fraud and regulatory issues. Mike Jackson is another SFO alumnus with experience of criminal investigations and prosecutions, Ashley Fairbrother is a criminal fraud prosecutor with particular experience of the charity sector and special counsel Jack Walsh is another name to note. Fani Gamon was promoted to senior associate in January 2023, and senior associate Jane Guthrie is also recommended.Practice head(s):
Tamlyn Edmonds; Andrew Marshall; Kate McMahon
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Simply the best in the business when it comes to private prosecutions.’
‘Their understanding of the case and attention to every relevant detail and application of the law were all key strengths.’
‘Andrew Marshall has been nothing short of brilliant and accurate in his assessment and handling of the case.’
‘Hi-tech expert fraud lawyers with a personal touch.’
‘Kate McMahon and Andrew Marshall are two of the partners who are go-to lawyers in this field and breathe and sleep it.’
‘EMM are still the pre-eminent private prosecution shop in town; their specialist experience, knowledge and practical advice are second to none.’
‘Tamlyn Edmonds remains a leader in the private prosecution space; a supportive and experienced leader who is successfully shaping her team to follow in her footsteps.’
‘Always on top of her brief, Tamlyn works collaboratively with other professional advisors and the end-client to adapt the legal strategy to a changing picture as an investigation proceeds.’
Key clients
Macmillan Cancer Support
TM Eye Ltd
DAS UK Holdings Ltd
Cyrith Limited
IPE Marble Arch Ltd
Prashant Patel
Work highlights
- Representing an international trading and property family in respect of a prosecution of fraud-related charges to the value of c.£200m, including forging of a will, perverting the course of justice and perjury.
- Representing Macmillan Cancer Support, investigating and privately prosecuting prolific fundraiser fraud, grant fraud and legacy fraud.
- Represented Swiss/French high-net-worth individuals in the successful (and highly publicised) private prosecution of a well-known property tycoon arising from a failed luxury property redevelopment.
Crime, fraud and licensing > Fraud: civil
Edmonds Marshall McMahon > Firm Profile
Edmonds Marshall McMahon is the first and only specialist private prosecution firm in the UK. The firm’s experience, expertise and contacts in the criminal justice system are unrivalled. Edmonds Marshall McMahon prosecutes a wide range of offences, and advises companies with fraud and criminal issues, supervising investigations, and assisting law enforcement both nationally and internationally. The firm also has leading civil fraud practitioners.
The firm: The firm’s success thus far has been created by a private, high-powered team of senior prosecutors with an unrivalled track record in conducting major fraud prosecutions and regulatory work. The criminal side of the firm is staffed by highly experienced prosecutors and investigators and offers tailor-made prosecution services, from advice and investigation through to criminal proceedings and confiscation and enforcement.
The firm provides able to provide a total solution to fraud, advising clients on the best means of retrieving assets in frauds that are linked to the UK, whether by civil asset retrieval or criminal confiscation order.
All partners have significant reputations in their fields.
Edmonds Marshall McMahon has had a number of highly publicised successes, obtaining the highest sum awarded in confiscation and compensation proceedings undertaken by a private prosecutor – £38m; largest ever corporate private prosecution; private prosecution resulting in conviction of a Russian national for fraud; private prosecution resulting in the conviction of a financial controller for fraud.
Types of work undertaken
Counterfeit prosecutions: The increase in counterfeiting has staggering financial implications for businesses; all companies with a brand to protect must seriously consider this growing market. Edmonds Marshall McMahon’s unique service means the firm will investigate (or work with investigators), advise, prosecute and robustly enforce any compensation and/or confiscation order for its clients, ensuring compensation for them.
Fraud prosecution: Since inception, Edmonds Marshall McMahon’s focus has been on assisting companies or individuals that have been the victims of complex fraud. The firm assists in either recovering money or privately prosecuting and deterring fraudsters. The firm commonly deals with fraud in joint venture contracts; fraud in commercial contracts with banks and financial institutions; theft, fraud, dishonesty or money laundering; loan, insurance and mortgage fraud; data theft by employees; and internal fraud.
Civil fraud litigation: In some cases of fraud and breach of trust it may be more appropriate for clients to choose civil litigation, particularly where a criminal prosecution may prove more difficult due to difficulties in establishing particular offences. Civil proceedings are designed to effect a recovery and many of the firm’s clients will regard this as reflective of their overall objective. The firm can now offer an unrivalled service in both criminal and civil fraud proceedings.
Advisory and regulatory: All directors of Edmonds Marshall McMahon have extensive experience in the area of regulatory law, having advised and prosecuted for the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Environment Agency. The firm has also advised pharmaceutical companies and medical device manufacturers on the medicines and medical devices licensing regime. The background of the firm’s directors and senior lawyers enables the firm to give comprehensive, commercial and relevant advice.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Tamlyn Edmonds | tamlynedmonds@emmlegal.com | |
| Partner | Kate McMahon | katemcmahon@emmlegal.com | |
| Partner | Andrew Marshall | andrewmarshall@emmlegal.com | |
| Partner | Ashley Fairbrother | ashleyfairbrother@emmlegal.com | |
| Counterfeit prosecutions | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| Counterfeit prosecutions | Kate McMahon | ||
| Counterfeit prosecutions | Andrew Marshall | ||
| Fraud prosecutions | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| Fraud prosecutions | Kate McMahon | ||
| Fraud prosecutions | Andrew Marshall | ||
| General crime | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| General crime | Kate McMahon | ||
| General crime | Andrew Marshall | ||
| Investigations and confiscation | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| Investigations and confiscation | Kate McMahon | ||
| Investigations and confiscation | Andrew Marshall | ||
| Perverting the course of justice | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| Perverting the course of justice | Kate McMahon | ||
| Perverting the course of justice | Andrew Marshall | ||
| Advisory and regulatory | Tamlyn Edmonds | ||
| Advisory and regulatory | Kate McMahon | ||
| Advisory and regulatory | Andrew Marshall | ||
| Civil fraud and asset tracing | Ashley Fairbrother | ||
| Contentious trusts | Ashley Fairbrother |
Lawyer Profiles
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Tamlyn Edmonds | Tamlyn is a founding Partner of Edmonds Marshall McMahon. She specialises in… | View Profile |
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Andrew Marshall | Andrew is currently a director at Edmonds Marshall McMahon having led the… | View Profile |
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Kate McMahon | Kate is a specialist, dual-qualified prosecutor. Prior to co-founding Edmonds Marshall McMahon,… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of UK partners : 5 Number of other UK fee-earners : 22Client Testimonials
CLIENT: DAS
TESTIMONIAL: We have instructed Edmonds Marshall McMahon since 2015 in a large value, complex and sensitive fraud. The partners with conduct of the matter have been Kate McMahon and Andrew Marshall. Throughout the process, which has been a difficult investigation, hard fought litigation and contested confiscation, they have both been extraordinarily committed, resourceful and unwaveringly determined on our behalf. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to any other corporate seeking to prosecute a fraud.
CLIENT: Senior Police Officer
TESTIMONIAL: We have instructed Edmonds Marshall McMahon since 2018. Kate McMahon and her team (Andrew Marshall, Jane Guthrie, Mike Jackson and Charles Fleury) have impressed since beginning their project with us. Kate’s dynamism, commitment and drive has been instrumental in assisting us. Her team are experts at investigations with an enormous amount of complex SFO corruption investigation experience behind them, which has been essential in this project. They are an incredible team.
CLIENT: Ian Horrocks
COMPANY/FIRM: BGP Global
TESTIMONIAL: We have worked with Edmonds Marshall McMahon since 2014 on a range of matters involving large scale and complex multi-jurisdictional fraud. We have primarily worked with Tamlyn Edmonds, as well as other members of EMM, including Ashley Fairbrother and Fani Gamon. They are clear leaders in the field of private prosecutions and are committed, approachable and imaginative. Tamlyn is a highly experienced prosecutor who is determined to achieve justice for her clients. I would strongly recommend EMM in any case involving complex fraud.
CLIENT: Vince Tickel
COMPANY/FIRM: Hunter
TESTIMONIAL: We instructed Tamlyn Edmonds of EMM in a large fraud case. EMM are leaders in private prosecutions for fraud and I only really understood the depth of expertise as the process unfolded. They knew what was coming up next, and with wise thought through strategies they took each step forward with smart interventions and were supportive at all stages. The team has in-depth strength so you have clever, dedicated people at each level. I wouldn’t wish fraud on anyone but if it happens to you, you’ll need experts helping you get justice and that’s exactly what EMM are.
CLIENT: TM Eye
TESTIMONIAL: TM Eye have been instructing Edmonds Marshall McMahon since 2013 and together we have prosecuted hundreds of cases relating to intellectual property crime with a 100% conviction rate. We work mainly with partner Tamlyn Edmonds along with associates Ashley Fairbrother, David Nixon, Matthew Edwards and Fani Gamon. Tamlyn and her team are client focussed and always provide an exceptional service. They are committed to coming up with creative solutions to difficult and often complex issues and I would recommend them highly in any criminal case and matters relating to confiscation.
CLIENT: Current Client – Anonymised
COMPANY/FIRM: Anonymous due to ongoing case
TESTIMONIAL: My firm engages a number of law firms in London to act in both civil and criminal matters. We engaged EMM in 2017 to work on a prospective private prosecution when there were also ongoing civil proceedings in respect of a multi-million pound fraud. It was clear to me from an early stage in the mandate that their specialist knowledge of private prosecutions is second to none.
Andrew Marshall has a huge amount of experience and clients benefit from him being both a barrister and law firm partner. He provides sensible and fearless advice which he is prepared to stand behind when the going gets tough. He is also very strategic.
Tamlyn Edmonds’ experience as a former prosecutor provides an extremely useful perspective and check on the proposed strategy. She is great at finding solutions to perceived problems and provides first class client service. She is also very commercial which is helpful given our mandates usually involve commercial fraud.
CLIENT: Corporate Client (client cannot be named as case currently ongoing)
TESTIMONIAL: We instructed Edmonds Marshall McMahon in 2017 to assist in a significant and complex fraud where we had previously instructed solicitors who we were dissatisfied with. The team, lead by Kate McMahon (assisted ably by Jane Guthrie, Penny Brown and Mai Holdom) have led an aggressive, analytical and creative investigation. They have been meticulous and dedicated in all of the work they have undertaken on our behalf and they have moved extremely quickly in all areas. I would highly recommend this firm as a private prosecution firm in all fraud matters. Their client service is also brilliant.
CLIENT: Lefi Tsiattalou
TESTIMONIAL: Andrew Marshal leads a forceful and very organised team at Edmonds Marshall McMahon. The service which is provided is the “Rolls Royce” of private prosecutions from the moment you walk through the door and throughout the various stages of proceedings.
Andrew himself has a forensic mind and his attention to detail is exemplary. His strategic planning ensures that all permutations in the progression of the case are carefully considered in order that ‘nothing is left to chance’. There are simply no unforeseen events with Andrew leading the team.
Andrew is a specialist in taking instructions, identifying and crystallising all the issues central to the case. He is dynamic leading his team and formidable with the opposition and this combination is highly effective in complex and difficult cases.
CLIENT: Brian de Clare
COMPANY/FIRM: GEHC
TESTIMONIAL: I have been working with both Kate McMahon and Andrew Marshall for over a year on a major claim we have brought. Over that period of time the advice, service and (I have to admit) above all, their patience they provided us with was of a quality that comes at the top end of the range of the many law firms and lawyers we have used over the last decade. I have no problem recommending either one of these individuals to any prospective client.
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