Addleshaw Goddard‘s private prosecutions team sits within the firm’s wider global investigations practice, with the assistance of the firm’s reputation management team, and is heavily engaged in high value, often multi-million-pound private investigations, including those arising from fraudulent investment schemes. The group acts in a range of courts, spanning local, criminal, and high courts, as well as family courts. The firm also stands out for its ability to assist at all stages of criminal proceedings. Polly Sprenger is at the helm, an experienced prosecutor who is well established in the space, often advising other private investigators on ensuring the lawfulness of their activities. Sprenger is ably supported by managing associate and financial crime expert Matt Stockton who specialises in advising corporates and individuals in relation to alleged bribery, corruption, money laundering, market abuse and fraud matters. Charlotte Moss also stands out for her experience investigating financial crime.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is able to call on unrivalled expertise and resources to deal with the in-depth investigations and responses required in this area. Of particular benefit to clients is the close involvement of the reputation management team.’
‘Polly Sprenger has outstanding attention to detail and the ability to step back and see the broader, longer-term picture.'
'Excellent team, undertaking some of the most important cases in this space.'
'Polly Sprenger heads up the team. she is an intelligent, forceful litigator, well supported by some talented associates, including Ross Lennox, Matt Stockton, and Charlotte Moss.'
'Polly Sprenger, partner in Global Investigations, London, is an exceptional team leader. She balances clear and appropriate oversight with delegation.'
'Polly Sprenger is exceptional with clients. She challenges advice, but will take if it is appropriate to do so.'
'Well organised and efficient. The pre-eminent firm in this area, they are above the others.'
'Excellent knowledge of the law and procedure in private prosecutions, and a clear understanding of their professional obligation to the court and disclosure.'
'A very good Firm.'
'A niche firm of experts.'
Key clients
- John & Heidi Hassenfeld (R (Hassenfeld) v Tierney and others)
- Roan Hackney (individual) (R (Hackney) v Kansara)
- Company director
- Internet Mobile Communications (in Administration)
- Private investigatory firm
- Home Long Income Fund
Work highlights
Advising John and Heidi Hassenfeld on a private prosecution following an alleged fraud of $2m.
Representing Roan Hackney in a private prosecution of an individual alleged to have abused her position over the private prosecutor's family member.
Assisted Home Long Income Fund with its continued investigation of the non-payment of rent by three charities.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Polly Sprenger
Other key lawyers
Matt Stockton; Charlotte Moss