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Fraud: white-collar crime (advice to individuals)

David Janes

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Janes Solicitors

Fraud and criminal defence boutique firm Janes Solicitors is regularly instructed by CEOs, employees, and senior executives on a broad range of mandates, including tax avoidance investigations, SFO investigations, and fraud and bribery matters. Founding partner David Janes leads the team and attracts praise for his ‘brilliant mind’; Janes’ caseload includes asset recovery and POCA cases, money laundering and tax evasion investigations, and forgery issues. James Mullion takes point on fraud instructions and regulatory matters, while Fiona Gavriel has extensive trial experience with a strong track record securing acquittals for defendants accused of forgery and tax evasion. Also in the team is Simon Barker, a key contact for complex fraud, confiscation, and money laundering issues.
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020 7930 5100
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janes-solicitors.co.uk

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Work Department

Bribery and corruption/ serious and complex fraud/ direct and indirect taxation/ proceeds of crime and SFO/HMRC prosecutions.

Position

Senior Partner of Janes Solicitors.

David is exceptionally highly regarded in the profession and one of the leading and most experienced criminal lawyers. He is considered to be ‘a brilliant tactician’ and has been involved in a number of the highest profile cases and leading authorities. David is continuously highly ranked in Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.

David has an unrivalled reputation in the field of serious and complex fraud and cases involving direct and indirect taxation. He has successfully represented clients in the most complex and difficult of cases many of which have attracted national media interest – such as his client’s acquittal in the Libor case.

He also specialises in defending allegations of bribery and corruption, alleged corporate offences, and all aspects relating to the proceeds of crime. He is experienced in regulatory matters and civil recovery.

Notable cases: Preddie (leading mortgage case), Operation Elveden (Deputy Editor of The Sun),  SFO v Allied Deals Metal, Olympic ticket case, Fergal Lynch a defendant in the “horse racing trial of the century", R-v-Lunn (Operation Edgewood), GP Noble pension case, Operation Crystallite (major tax avoidance re: film investment scheme – 2 defendants), R-v-Goodman & others (acquittal of broker in Libor fixing scandal), Operation Aquamarine (£40 million mortgage fraud against well known banking institutes), Operation Amazon (largest HMRC prosecution – income tax deferral in R&D carbon credit scheme), Operation Lunar (dismissal of charges in complex tax scheme prosecution against ex partner of KPMG in Zeus tax scheme alleging £300 million tax avoidance), representing 9 senior executives in the SFO Rolls Royce investigation.

Career

Founder and partner of Janes Solicitors. Publication of note: The Jury System, Revolutionary Changes to Police Bail, The ENRC Ruling - is it all good news?

Languages

French.

Memberships

Fraud Advisory Panel, Proceeds of Crime Lawyers, Fraud Advisory Panel, Howard League.

Education

LLB Hons from Nottingham University.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘A long established track record for excellence attracts clients who seek first class legal support.’

  • ‘Fiona Gavriel is the firm's secret weapon. Combining legal nous with buckets of charm, she kills her opponents with skill and kindness.’

  • ‘Proper niche financial firm well known in the sector for years.’

  • ‘David Janes. Brilliant mind.’

  • ‘James Mullion is a walking legal brain, he works with ingenuity and strategy, very impressive.'

  • 'Fiona Gavriel - hugely well respected and liked. Her clients really like her down to earth approach and ability to explain the difficult in an easy and uncomplicated way.’

  • ‘Great client focus and willingness to go the extra mile.’

  • ‘James Mullion - good experience across crime, extradition and sanctions. James will go the extra mile to represent his client's interests.’