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HMRC Investigations "Superb understanding of what matters and when in regulatory investigations." — Legal 500 2024 HMRC investigations – whether civil or criminal - into your tax affairs are intimidating, stressful, time consuming and costly. Our experience is it important to get the right advice as soon as possible to have a better experience and achieve the best possible outcome. Many tax investigations for alleged non-payment of tax can be settled ‘civilly’ through HMRC disclosure facilities although HMRC (through the CPS) do criminally prosecute both big and small cases. HMRC are not to be under-estimated. HMRC want to recoup the Government’s emergency funding for financial support that has been wrongfully or fraudulently obtained through tax investigations and criminal prosecution. If you are under or at risk of criminal investigation for tax fraud then you need advice from a specialist criminal lawyer – our legal advice will be confidential and privileged. We will use our knowledge and experience to resolve the investigation and work in multi-disciplinary teams with forensic tax investigators and accountants (who are often ex HMRC tax inspectors) and tax barristers if necessary to bring your tax affairs up to date and negotiate a settlement. Although HMRC prosecute tax fraud and related offences such as money laundering, they will often settle matters through their civil fraud investigation procedures under Code of Practice 9 where appropriate – which generally provides immunity or protection against prosecution in exchange for a full disclosure. Refusing such an offer or making an incomplete disclosure will lead to higher penalties on any unpaid tax and could result in prosecution and if convicted a criminal record. So, if you have received tax enquiry or investigation correspondence from HMRC or you are worried that you need to regulate your tax affairs then please get in touch with one of our team who are able to devise the best strategy to protect your interests. Our Experience Advised third party in relation to information requests connected to Danish Cum-Ex trading investigation. Acted for commercial landlord of prosecuted by HMRC for fraud relating to non-declaration of capital gains and rental income. Defending company directors accused of alleged tax credit fraud with temporary workforce. Clients were acquitted following trial. Representing business man in retail food sector interviewed under caution by HMRC for allegedly submitting false VAT returns. Represented a senior executive in a US based company in a complex tax investigation carried out by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (Offshore Corporate & Wealthy) Team. No further action taken against client. Represented a Director of UK company into alleged false accounting and tax related criminal offences. Acted at hearings before the First-Tier tax tribunal in respect of indirect tax investigations and MTIC investigations. Acted for accountancy firms served with compulsory information notices by HMRC relating to clients’ tax affairs. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

Employment CLEAR - Constantine Law Employment Annual Retainer Clarity in outcome, certainty in cost Our employer clients have complete piece of mind with our annual retainer packages, for a fixed quarterly cost for all your employment law requirements. Our subscription service ensures you have no barriers to seeking advice when you most need it. You will be allocated one of our experienced and qualified solicitors who will provide practical and commercial advice tailored to your issue. We will act as Trusted Advisers who will really get to know your business so that we can act as part of your internal team to support your company-interests and help you grow. We work with insurers to secure the optimum insurance package for you. We differ from other service providers in this area in two important respects: We don’t self-insure: therefore we’ll tell you what you can do, not what you can’t Our service is staffed by experienced lawyers: so clients will get to the solution quicker We have 3x graded Clear packages: Clear Bronze Sample contract review Handbook review Day to day employment law advice by phone by an experienced solicitor Partner Consultant as your main contact and principal adviser Added to our mailing list for free employment law updates Monthly billing Clear Silver All the benefits of Bronze plus: Bespoke letters, as and when needed Access 24/7 to our online resource material Includes template letters Template policies Annual face to face visit (or remote by agreement) from one of our team to review your needs and our offering Clear Gold All of the benefits of Bronze and Silver plus: Access to our HR and employment Training Academy Training courses are tailored to your needs Delivered in person or online, as agreed Interactive sessions, no long boring lectures Unlimited number of delegates from your organisation *Limitations apply to sector specific policies, procedures and regulations *Exclusions apply to +20 redundancies and TUPE, Tribunal claims Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

<< Back Employment Case Studies Protecting your business and injunctive relief Client: A leading Italian food and wine supplier Constantine Law regularly acts for employers in the High Court to safeguard their business interests, particularly when current or former employees breach their contractual and/equitable duties or post-termination restrictions. We represent a specialist Italian food importer and distributor in a high-stakes legal battle against a former employee who, along with his son, set up a directly competing business during his employment. Our team secured a comprehensive, non-dealing injunction against the former employee and his new business. We presented evidence to the High Court, which lead to the former employee accepting our application rather than defend it. Our team were able to negotiate a swift and very favourable settlement which meant that our client avoided the cost and management time to prepare for a speedy trial. This case was led by John Hayes , Zahra Mahmood and Ben Payne . For employment law advice about business and injunctive relief, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Employment Contracts & Handbooks Employment law is often subject to more change than other areas of the law, often as a result of Government initiatives and now more than ever due to the EU Revocation Bill. Our clients also need to review their contracts and policies to reflect internal changes and policy (and culture requirements). We have an experienced team which will make these changes for our clients typically at a fixed cost per contract or policy. We can help you respond to legal developments through: Specially developed compliance audits, which combine user-friendly risk analysis with clear commercial recommendations. These cover a wide range of common issues, such as: Equal pay audits Senior manager and certification regime Whistleblowing procedures Restrictive covenants and business protection Employment contracts and handbooks Providing clear robust employment documentation such as directors’ service agreements, consultancy agreements or temporary labour supply contracts. These services are available at a fixed cost. Case Study Conducting a detailed business immigration audit for a national retailer and food distribution company. Risks were identified and successfully mitigated by the business. Preparing contracts of employment and a staff handbook for a national care homes provider. Contracts were prepared for the senior leadership team and other grades of staff. We aligned employment obligations with statutory care duties. Drafting and negotiating directors’ service agreements for the executive board of a UK hotel group. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact

<< Back Employment Case Studies Worker or self-employed contractor: recent case in the Court of Appeal Client: European based provider of pilots Constanine Law acts for employers on complex recruitment and employment agency cases. We represent a leading employment business / employment agency in a high-profile Court of Appeal test case, one of the first of its kind to address employment status in the aviation industry. A pilot was claiming for holiday pay so argued that he was a worker rather than a self-employed contractor. We were able to challenge this, and our team took centre stage in a landmark Court of Appeal case, which delves into the legal standing of contracted pilots and agency workers. We are also defending claims brought by 27 other pilots based on similar issues, showcasing our ability to manage complex, multi-faceted legal challenges. This case was led by John Hayes and Caroline Glacken . For employment law advice about complex recruitment and employment agency, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

<< Back Employment Case Studies Confidential Information: protecting what makes your business unique CEO of an SRA business Constantine Law acts for a former CEO of a City law firm in a high-profile and complex whistleblowing and discrimination case. The claims brought in the Employment Tribunal against our client and others included unfair dismissal, race discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and whistleblowing detriment. We provided high-level legal and strategic advice throughout the process. The case involved navigating significant regulatory and publicity issues, given our client’s high-profile status and the serious implications it brings to our client’s career and the firm's trading position. This case was led by Neil Johnston and Ben Payne. For employment law advice about whistleblowing matters, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Professional Discipline Investigations "Completely dedicated to obtaining the best possible results for clients." Legal 500 Professional Discipline 2025 "Constantine Law is a highly regarded firm for criminal and regulatory investigations work. The team is extremely adept at advising individuals facing internal investigations, as well as investigation by the FCA, SFO and PRA, to name just a few " — Chambers 2026 If you think you may need to report a matter to your professional discipline regulator or are under investigation then we can help. Our team of experts help regulated professionals in any sector with particular expertise in financial services, legal, accountancy and actuarial, and healthcare. It’s important to get advice early on – if possible, we like to be brought in early when there is an internal investigations or regulatory notification so we are able to set a strategy to reduce the risk of investigation and matters deteriorating. Allegations about misconduct, integrity or behaviours are reputationally damaging, at risk of being career limiting or even career ending. At worst, they can also have the ability to lead to criminal investigation and prosecution. We are very experienced in advising professionals, and their employers, when regulators have concerns. We have a measured approach and want to avoid protracted legal or regulatory proceedings. Historically investigations were often for criminal offence allegations or misconduct in terms of breaking your profession’s regulatory code. Increasingly internal and regulatory investigations arose through whistle-blowing allegations of bullying, gaslighting, harassment, discrimination and #metoo. We draw on our insight and experience of these issues in the employment law setting to inform our strategy and advice. We ask our employment or criminal lawyers to advise with us particularly if there is a risk of disciplinary proceedings or the allegation is of underlying criminal conduct. Our Experience Represented an actuary under investigation by the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries regarding an allegation of misconduct during an internal investigation. Complaints not upheld Represented senior official in police force against allegations of misconduct and human rights breaches subject to internal investigation procedures. Complaints not upheld. Represented partner of international law firm subject to Solicitors Regulation Authority investigation for allegations of dishonesty. Investigation discontinued. Acted for financial services professional before Regulatory Decisions Committee at FCA for allegations of lack of integrity and dishonesty. Advised accountancy firm in relation to ICAEW investigations before Audit Registration Committee. Advised Insolvency Practitioner in relation to ICAEW investigation before Investigation Committee. Acted for solicitors in proceedings before the SRA who also faced parallel criminal investigation or prosecution for mortgage fraud. Advised a law firm, and its managing director, under investigation for potential breaches of the SRA Code of Conduct accounts rules. Represented a dentist in fitness to practice proceedings before the General Dental Council (GDC). Advised a tax advisory practice in disciplinary proceedings before the Tax Disciplinary Board (TDB) concerning alleged breaches of professional competence. Represented senior member of staff at the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) in respect of a re-investigation into a death in custody investigation. Advised individuals seeking to reverse HMRC’s decision to revoke their standing as ‘fit and proper’ persons for the purpose of being able to be directors of a money transfer business. Funding We can discuss the funding options, the proposed scope of work and budget with you. Depending on the situation, you should check whether you have any legal expenses insurance (for example under professional indemnity, Directors’ & Officers’ or household insurance policies) or consider whether a third party, such as an employer, will contribute to your legal fees (eg under an indemnity). Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch and find out how we can help you: Contact the team

Applications based on EU law The EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) remains open to EEA & Swiss nationals who established residence in the UK before 2021, giving them the ability to regularise or extend their status in the UK, and move towards settlement. Under changes in July 2025, those living in the UK with pre-settled status may now qualify to move to settled status, even where they have broken continuity of residence in the UK since 2021. The law governing the EUSS is complex. In cases where an application is treated late without a reasonable excuse, there may be no statutory right of appeal. We are experts in EUSS applications, including out of time applications, applications for durable partners and rights of appeal. Recent Cases Some recent matters our partners have handled include: Complex application involving absence from the UK of more than 5 ½ years, successfully argued on appeal that this was allowed as an absence from the UK for an important reason For an individual stopped at the UK border and given removal directions, successfully cancelling removal directions and obtaining pre-settled status on a path to settlement, as the durable partner of an EEA national Our Services Eligibility assessment – we understand your immigration, study and employment history, and identify how you meet each requirement of the rules Preparation – we work with you to prepare a portfolio of evidence to establish, to a forensic standard, how the requirements of the rules are met Execution – we submit your application ensuring it meets every requirement, and act as your representative to the Home Office Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

<< Back Immigration Case Studies Advising private equity group on purchase of care home division Client: Advising private equity group on purchase of care home division Alex Finch acted for a private equity group in their acquisition of a care home division, advising on immigration aspects. This involved ensuring that the acquired division was compliant with right to work checks and with their sponsor licence reporting obligations as a condition of sale. Also dealing with associated notifications to the Home Office as a result of the acquisition. For immigration law advice and assistance contact our team for more info. << Back to all immigration case studies

Settlement / ILR In most cases, settlement is the end goal of the immigration process, finally giving security and relief from making further visa applications. But getting it wrong can be incredibly costly. Complexities can arise over gaps in immigration or employment history, compliance of the underlying business, excessive absences or meeting the ever-evolving salary requirements. We work with you as a trusted advisor to ensure the application is successful, drawing on decades of experience. Our Services Eligibility assessment – we understand your immigration, study and employment history, and identify how you meet each requirement of the rules Planning – we help you to plan and time your immigration process for maximum convenience, focusing on speed of decision and ability to freely travel Execution – we submit your application ensuring it meets every requirement, and act as your representative to the Home Office Other immigration services For Businesses Sponsor licence applications Skilled Worker and Global Business Mobility visas Sponsorship compliance Business travel Right to work checks and illegal working Salary assessment tool For Individuals Applications for family members Global talent, Investors and Entrepreneurs Settlement British citizenship and ancestry Applications based on EU law Human rights applications Appeals Case Studies See examples of successful case studies here . Get in touch Email us at: immigration@constantinelaw.co.uk

<< Back Employment Case Studies Guiding employees through disability discrimination Client: Teacher claiming disability discrimination Our client, a former teacher at a prep school, was dismissed unfairly due to his disability. Constantine Law assisted the client in bringing claims of unfair dismissal, section 15 disability discrimination, and failure to make reasonable adjustments against the prep school. The tribunal found that our client’s dismissal was unfair and discriminatory on the grounds of his disability and awarded our client a total award of £168,441.30. This case was led by Will Clayton and Zahra Mahmood. For employment law advice about disability discrimination, contact our team for more info. << Back to all employment case studies

Employment Outsourcing Transactions & TUPE Solving the people issues arising on an outsourcing or business sale may be critical to realising the full commercial benefit. The notoriously complex TUPE regulations pose a particular challenge for businesses. They create additional consultation obligations, protect employment terms and limit the ability to make dismissals. However, with careful planning and expert advice at the outset you should still be able to achieve your commercial objectives. We can help your business by: Conducting employment law due diligence on proposed outsourcings and transactions. Drafting and negotiating employment provisions in a wide range of outsourcing and business sale agreements, including indemnity and warranty protection, entry and exit provisions, freezing provisions and wrong-pocket clauses. Advising on the impact of TUPE and providing step-by- step guidance on how to manage a TUPE transfer. Negotiating the terms of any exits or appointments of staff on completion. Post-completion advice such as harmonisation of terms and collective redundancy exercises. Case study Advising on the employment implications of the acquisition of the UK’s largest SIPP business. Advising on the TUPE and collective redundancy issues which arose during integration. Advising a private bank on the outsourcing of its IT function to an off-shore service provider. Providing a steps-plan for management of TUPE and collective redundancy obligations and negotiating employment provisions in the outsourcing agreement to ensure adequate commercial protection. Comprehensive advice and guidance on conducting an intra-group TUPE transfer for a global listed property management firm. Drafting and negotiating employment provisions in the business purchase agreement and supporting post-completion integration, including harmonisation of employment terms. Get in touch Get in touch with one of our team members today. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and how we can help. Contact