Regulatory & Business Crime Regulatory "The incredibly innovative team provides a bespoke client service" Legal 500 Financial Services 2025 We are approachable, smart and highly experienced regulatory law specialists working to protect your business, career and reputation. We care about our clients and the outcome. We steer you and your business through rules and regulations, governance, compliance, cultural expectations and the pace of regulatory change, to reduce the risk of investigation, prosecution or reputational damage. We advise professionals and businesses in their interactions with UK regulators with enforcement powers including accountancy and finance, legal and healthcare sectors. We are an experienced, versatile and cost-effective team who have worked in private practice, in-house for global financial institutions and with government authorities in the UK. If possible, we like to be brought in early when things may need improving, assisting with internal investigations, advising on regulatory notifications, systemic risks, remediation programmes and engaging in an effective dialogue with regulators, to avoid matters deteriorating. If the unexpected happens, and you or your business is facing investigation or enforcement action, we represent you from the first phone call through to a tribunal or Court hearing. We make complex legal concepts simple and give practical, common-sense advice whether we are dealing with compliance projects, regulatory investigations and enforcement, or remediation and customer contact exercises. Often keeping matters ‘under the radar’, we have been involved in many important financial crime and regulatory cases in the last decade. Every client and matter is different. We build the right team for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to what you require or are facing. Specialist areas Compliance Financial Services Regulatory Financial Services Investigations & Enforcement Professional Discipline Investigations Information Requests & Compelled Interviews Matters were handled by team members prior to joining Constantine Law. Business Crime We are tenacious, dedicated and highly regarded criminal law specialists working at the cutting edge of the investigations space. We have been involved at the sharp end of many significant financial crime and regulatory cases of the last decade. We have understanding and insight of how the police and prosecuting authorities such as the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs, National Crime Agency (NCA) and the Competition & Markets Authority operate and what their current priorities are. We give practical and strategic advice to limit the impact if you, your business or your senior executives or employees are at risk of or involved in a criminal investigation or prosecution. Our aim is to keep your matter, particularly if it is high profile or at risk of being reputationally damaging, under the radar. You may be facing or be concerned about allegations such as fraud, false accounting, investment or benchmark fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse, cartels and price-fixing, sanctions, money laundering, tax evasion or cheat, restraint and confiscation. Every client and case is different. We build the right team of lawyers and forensic investigators for you and provide bespoke advice tailored to the situation you are facing. Criminal investigations are worrying and time-consuming and, ultimately, a disruptive distraction to business and home life – however they resolve. Whether your case is big or small, we care about the outcome and we want the best possible experience for you. As well as acting for corporates, we often act for directors and senior executives who require separate 'independent legal advice' from their company. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. So, whether you are a suspect, witness, victim or whistle-blower, we can help you. We are tactically astute, dedicated to your case, and have steely determination. We will explain your legal obligations and identify any risks. We get to the point quickly and make complex issues simple, so as to manage the threat to your reputation and business. We are on your side and will advise you how to handle the entire process whilst providing pragmatic and realistic advice. Whilst many of our cases are discontinued, if an investigation ends up in a prosecution we will assemble a strong defence team to represent you and present your case in Court. We ‘look under every stone’ to ensure you are properly and thoroughly prepared to achieve the best possible outcome. We know and work closely with many other lawyers in the UK and co-counsel with overseas lawyers if there are cross-border investigations in other jurisdictions (in particular within Europe and the US). We also work closely with our regulatory and employment law colleagues – particularly when there are whistleblowing, internal investigation, disciplinary or resignation issues to advise on. If there is a public law issue to challenge, say by way of judicial review, we can represent you in those proceedings too. Specialist areas Bribery & Corruption Cartels & Illegal Price Fixing FCA Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse Fraud Money Laundering Corporate Crime Interviews Tax Investigations 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 with our crime and regulatory teams using the contact details below and find out how we can help you. Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you. Chambers 2026 'The firm provides exemplary client care and a willingness to go above and beyond for all clients.ery engaged, very committed to the cases, creative and tries to find the right solution for clients'

Advice for lawyers and law firms We are leading partnership lawyers providing high-level advice to law firms and partners (particularly in partner-exit situations). Most of us have either run law firms or run employment law departments and therefore “we get it.” We help law firms to grow and prosper and to mitigate risk. Examples of our work are below, and numerous testimonials are available on request. For law firms Constantine Law advises a host of law firms on their “own spend” employment law and regulatory work and this includes: Advice regarding partner exits: and challenging situations regarding employees Advice on partner hires: and facilitating exits from current/previous firm, including advice on post termination restrictions Non-contentious support: in terms of preparation of Compliance Manuals, contracts and handbooks Day-to day trouble-shooting advice: including disciplinaries / grievances / equality issues Regulatory advice: with regard to SRA and other obligations Business Immigration support: and advice around hiring strategies generally Lunch and learns: on best practice advice regarding restrictive covenants, partner hires and team-moves For partners in law firms All of our partners are experienced practitioners in advising partners with exit-processes, negotiating settlement agreements and dealing with regulatory issues. We are happy to provide numerous testimonials. Our work includes: Advice as regards the exit process: including what to say to clients and staff Analysing, advising and responding to regulatory matters Advice regarding the practical effect of any applicable restrictive covenants and team-move scenarios Best practice advice on optimising payments on exit including advice in relation to tax retention and equity payments Negotiations regarding A Settlement Deed/Retirement Deed We can provide a number of anonymised testimonials from our very many happy partner clients. Please contact John Hayes if you would like to know more.

Ben Payne Ben qualified as a Solicitor in 2017, joining an employment law practice in the city of London. He joined Constantine Law in January 2021. and was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in February 2025. In November 2025, he was recognised as one of the firm’s key lawyers in the Legal 500 . “Extremely knowledgeable, responsive and no-nonsense” — Non-executive director of national housebuilder Position Senior Associate Contact + 44 (0)7715 654 221 ben.payne@constantinelaw.co.uk Ben qualified as a Solicitor in 2017, joining an employment law practice in the city of London. He joined Constantine Law in January 2021 and was promoted to the position of Senior Associate in February 2025. In November 2025, he was recognised as one of the firm’s key lawyers in the Legal 500. Ben advises businesses and senior executives on employment law and has experience handling disputes in the Employment Tribunal, Employment Appeal Tribunal, and High Court. Ben maintains strong client relationships and is known for high-quality drafting. He is highly responsive to client needs and consistently delivers exceptional work, even when required to produce results within tight deadlines. Career highlights include: Working alongside John Hayes on a significant Employment Tribunal whistleblowing claim concerning a former CEO and a prominent London development. Representing a luxury hotel in a tribunal claim concerning allegations of discrimination based on gender identity Part of a team that successfully defended a former CEO within the Employment Tribunal against Whistleblowing and Race Discrimination claims. Successfully represented a recruitment business on seeking injunctive relief in the High Court following the misuse of confidential information by a former senior employee. Assisted in successfully advising an individual in defending an application for injunctive relief concerning restrictive covenants in the High Court. Assisted in advising a law firm on exiting an equity partner. Advising employers on complex disciplinary and grievances process. Advising senior executives on negotiating and entering into settlement agreements. SENIOR EXECUTIVE, FINANCIAL SERVICES I’ve had a really pleasant experience working with Constantine Law with regards to an employment agreement. My solicitor, Ben Payne, walked me through the process in detail and ensured everything progressed smoothly. I would highly recommend them! Previous Next

Fraud "Really good on complex financial services and fraud work" — Chambers 2024 Our lawyers are respected experts in the field of white collar crime and serious fraud. We act for companies and individuals caught up in investigations or prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, Police, National Crime Agency, Crown Prosecution Service, FCA, Insolvency Services and BEIS. Some of our lawyers have worked for these organisations in the past so know the process from both perspectives. Some of our cases are cross-border involving overseas agencies particularly in Europe and the US. We also know and work closely with other law firms – for example when we are co-defending or are asked to act as an independent legal advisor for witnesses or employees of companies with separate company lawyers. Whether you are suspect, witness, victim, whistle-blower or company investigator, we can assist you with any stage of the criminal investigation and defence process from arrest, interviews to conducting internal investigations, self-reporting advice to the police, SFO or your regulators, through to a criminal trial. We advise in dawn raids where investigators attend at your home or business premises unannounced to seize property (typically business and financial records, computer, phone and other IT devices) and will often wish to interview you on the same day or soon after. We can represent you if you are arrested, interviewed under caution or compelled to attend for interview. We are adept and highly skilled in acting in and managing lengthy investigations and trials. We help navigate ancillary issues such as regulatory or employment problems for those facing criminal allegations. We form multi-disciplinary teams, bespoke for you, to respond to and improve the situation. We can also recommend and work closely with civil fraud lawyers and barristers to support you or your organisation that suspect fraud or financial crime committed by directors, employee or related professional advisors or third parties. Our Experience Advised company director subject to compulsory interview in relation to the SFO’s investigation into the business and accounting practice of AIM-listed company Quindell plc. Advised bank trader under SFO investigation including interview under caution for interfering with the Repo Rate to manipulate the Bank of England Special Liquidity (SLS) lending scheme to help banks following the financial crisis. Advised former UBS trader under SFO investigation and interview under caution for alleged LIBOR interest rate manipulation resulting in no further action. Represented a senior executive in a US based company in a complex tax and fraud investigation carried out by HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (Offshore Corporate & Wealthy) Team. No further action taken against client. Represented two individuals at trial in proceedings brought by the SFO, pertaining to fraud offences (acquitted) and two counts of attempting to pervert the course of justice. 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 Whether you are whistle-blower, suspect, witness, investigator or in-house lawyer, 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

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

Executive Negotiations & Settlement Agreements Appointing or removing senior executives can be complex and fraught with difficulty. Getting it wrong can prove very costly, particularly where the executive also has rights as a shareholder or regulatory obligations, such as those in the financial services sector. Main contact Caroline Glacken Number +44 (0) 20 3696 8230 We can assist you through: Drafting and negotiating the terms of service agreements and non-executive director appointment letters. Preparing bonus and commission schemes as well as long-term incentive plans for incoming executives. Advising on employee shareholder arrangements, which can yield valuable capital gains tax relief. Providing strategic advice on the exit of a senior executive, taking into account shareholder issues and regulatory issues. Drafting and negotiating settlement agreements for corporate and individual clients. Case study Advising a private-equity firm on appointing a new Chief Executive to run one of their portfolio companies. Drafting the directors’ service agreement and negotiating detailed restrictive covenants and bonus provisions. Advising a leading insurance broker on the terms of his settlement agreement and successfully negotiating favourable amendments to his restrictive covenants. Achieving a creative solution for a senior female executive to include a high ex gratia payment and an agreed reference and leaving announcement. Working in conjunction with accountants and tax specialists to structure the settlement in the most tax efficient manner.

Compliance "Top quality advice and support received at good-value hourly rates" — Legal 500 2024 Are you fearful of compliance? What keeps you awake at night? What can we help with to alleviate the burden? Our team provides bespoke, practical advice that is cost effective and accessible to businesses of all sizes – whether it’s AML compliance or a GDPR policy review. We help you and everyone in your business understand the importance of risk management and complying with professional or industry regulations. We help you: Understand what regulations affect you Assess which of your services and employees are regulated and which are exempt Assist you in getting authorisation to begin regulated activities Draft or enhance internal policies and procedures Stay up-to-date with regulatory changes Deliver training to your board and workforce Make notifications to regulators Conduct Anti-Bribery, Modern Slavery and AML risk assessments Audit your business for existing compliance issues or control weaknesses Conduct pre and post-transaction due diligence Comply with information requests Prepare for and handle interviews with your regulator Manage regulatory investigations and fitness to practice hearings. You can instruct us on a discrete issue or we can assist with all your regulatory obligations. We form multi-disciplinary teams, bespoke for you, for example with compliance professionals or forensic investigators as necessary. Our Experience Advising a listed company on its Modern Slavery Act obligations including the drafting of a due diligence questionnaire and potential criminal liabilities. Advising a chain of pubs under investigation in relation compliance with Health and Safety at Work Act and Food Safety Regulations. Advising a restaurant prosecuted for Food Safety breaches. Undertook in house Data Protection Officer role and advising reactively on a range of matters and leading on audit work. Drafting anti-bribery and dawn raid policies and procedures. Drafting and updating modern slavery and human trafficking statements for businesses operating in multiple jurisdictions, specifically taking into account legislation in the EU and Australia. Also helping businesses identify modern slavery and human trafficking risks within their supply chain. Reviewing financial crime business risk assessments and recommending improvements to controls in place for online gambling entities operating in multiple jurisdictions. Acting for a payroll business providing services in the US and UK. Conducting a business risk assessment, gap analysis and drafting bespoke policies, procedure and controls documents in relation to the corporate offence of failing to prevent facilitation of UK and non UK tax evasion. Advising start-up businesses in relation to financial crime frameworks and conducting risk assessments, gap analysis, training and drafting policy documents. Identifying how to deal with financial crime compliance issues identified during due diligence exercises and following mergers and acquisitions. Contact It’s important to get specialist advice as early as possible. Get in touch with: Sarah Wallace +44 (0)7808 899 657 sarahwallace@constantinelaw.co.uk or Jemma Sherwood-Roberts +44 (0)7882 155 664 jemma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk or Emmeline Coerkamp +44 (0)7500 935 206 emmeline.coerkamp@constantinelaw.co.uk and find out how we can help you.

Case Studies for Employment Individual Constantine law achieves excellent settlement for high profile journalist (falsely accused) Individual Guiding employees through whistleblowing and discrimination claims Employer Guiding employers through whistleblowing challenges Employer Navigating complex TUPE matters Individual Guiding employees through disability discrimination Individual Confidentiality dispute Employer Confidential Information: protecting what makes your business unique Employer Worker or self-employed contractor: recent case in the Court of Appeal Individual Opposing injunctive relief proceedings Individual Whistleblowing – Exposing the inconvenient truth Employer Protecting your business and injunctive relief

FCA Investigations, Insider Dealing & Market Abuse "Sarah Wallace has deep knowledge of FCA regulations and is recognised as a tough and respected opponent" — Chambers 2025 The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can bring criminal prosecutions to tackle financial crime, such as insider dealing, unauthorised business, misleading statements and false claims to be FCA authorised. Our team of expert solicitors are well known and highly regarded for defending FCA criminal investigations having developed this true specialism within the financial services space. Our team members have the expertise of advising in-house at global financial institutions, the Financial Conduct Authority and holding a Chief Risk Officer position. Our clients are senior executives, employees and firms. We have advised senior officials from Government, the police and public bodies. We have advised in numerous criminal FCA investigations and extricated traders and City professionals from tricky investigations. We understand the FCA’s agenda and priorities and have unique insights. We provide cost effective, tactical and realistic advice to anyone currently under prosecution, being investigated, or worried about an investigation. We acted in one of the first FCA criminal cases which resulted in the first acquittal for insider dealing and have acted in many others resulting in discontinuance. Our expert team of solicitors advise on how to avoid the risk of a criminal or regulatory sanction. At the outset it is not always clear what direction a FCA investigation will take – whether regulatory, civil or criminal – but we advise on all types of investigation and enforcement action. Our case outcomes include no further action, the FCA pursuing regulatory rather than criminal proceedings and mitigation of penalties such as private warnings, fines, censure and prohibition. We understand that your reputation and business may be impacted, as well as having to deal with the stress of being under investigation. Our team also has access to expert forensic accountants, as well as forensic investigators and technology experts to support you in a criminal investigation. If your case goes to tribunal or Court, we will also instruct expert barristers to assist you with the preparation and defence of the case. Early advice from our expert team can help you to avoid large fines, disruption to your business and personal life or at worst criminal prosecution. If you receive a visit, letter or call from the FCA – whether from FCA Supervision or Enforcement – contact us as soon as possible. Our Experience Acted for C-suite official of pharmaceutical company under insider dealing investigation and securing no further action outcome. Acted for CEO of AIM listed technology company in internal investigation for misleading statements to market in terms of financial information in annual accounts. Acted for non-executive director of FTSE digital technology company under investigation for insider dealing – selling shares shortly before announcement. Securing case discontinuance for client. Acted for partner of investment banker both under FCA investigation for insider dealing in relation to personal share portfolio. Case discontinued for client. Acted for bank trader in internal investigation and FCA investigation into Bank of England Special Liquidity Scheme through alleged manipulation of Repo Rate. Avoided formal disciplinary action. Acted for several traders from different banks in relation to investigations into allegations of LIBOR fixing conducted by the FCA, SFO and DOJ. Acted for two individuals in the insider dealing case involving the £1.6bn takeover of Logica by CGI. Successfully mitigated for a suspended sentence of imprisonment following guilty plea. Acted for former futures trader prosecuted for insider dealing provided with confidential and price-sensitive information from two investment banks concerning proposed or forthcoming takeover bids. Acted for former Mizuho investment banker prosecuted for insider dealing and money laundering relating to trading in Canon-owned Dutch printer maker Oce BV. Acted for finance director in NeuTec Pharma insider dealing prosecution against him and two solicitors – securing acquittal. Acted for stockbroker under FSA investigation for paying alleged kickbacks after agreeing to receive inflated commission from hedge fund trader. 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 Whether you are whistle-blower, suspect, witness, investigator or in-house lawyer, 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

Helping employers prevent illegal working All employers have a legal obligation to prevent illegal working, and the penalties for non-compliance can be severe. Our Services We offer comprehensive support to help employers meet their obligations and reduce risk by: Advising on right to work checks – we review existing HR practices and provide clear guidance to ensure compliance with current legislation. Right to work training – we deliver tailored training sessions to help HR and recruitment teams understand and implement right to work checks effectively. Support during Home Office investigations – if you are facing enforcement action, we provide assistance to help you respond appropriately and protect your organisation. 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 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

IR35 Constantine Law advises on employment status issues, every week. We are one of the main firms in the country advising employment agencies and temporary workers. Constantine Law is a member of APSCO ((link) and has appeared in a recent Court of Appeal case on employment status ((link here to Judgement when it comes out). John Hayes (link) has delivered ELA’s only evening session on IR35. What is IR35? IR35 is a set of tax rules aimed at stopping individuals from avoiding income tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs) by working through an intermediary, usually a personal service company (PSC), when they are, in effect, working like an employee. Under IR35, the intermediary must assess each contract to decide whether the worker would be considered an employee of the client if the PSC didn’t exist. This is known as a status determination. If the worker would be classed as an employee, the PSC must treat the income received as deemed salary, regardless of whether it’s paid out as dividends or kept in the company. Tax and NICs are then calculated at the end of the tax year, with certain deductions allowed (such as salary already taxed through PAYE). Why IR35 Matters HMRC introduced IR35 to tackle arrangements where individuals work through PSCs mainly to reduce tax, particularly employer NICs, rather than because they are genuinely self-employed. Who is Responsible? Since 6 April 2021, the responsibility for determining IR35 status shifted to the end client in the private sector (unless they qualify as a small company). This means medium and large businesses that engage contractors through PSCs must now assess whether those contractors fall within IR35. How We Can Help with IR35 At Constantine Law, we offer expert legal support to help businesses and individuals navigate the complexities of the IR35 regime. Whether you're an end-user engaging contractors or a contractor operating through a personal service company (PSC), our team provides clear, practical advice tailored to your needs. Our IR35 Services Include: Status Determination Reviews We assess working arrangements and contracts to determine whether they fall inside or outside IR35, helping you understand your obligations and risks. Drafting and Reviewing Contracts We prepare and review consultancy agreements and related documentation to ensure they reflect genuine self-employment and minimise IR35 exposure. Support for End Clients Since the 2021 reforms, medium and large private sector organisations are responsible for determining IR35 status. We assist with: Preparing compliant status determination statements (SDS) Advising on reasonable care obligations Implementing robust internal processes for engaging contractors Advice for Contractors and PSCs We help contractors understand their IR35 position, manage risk, and respond to HMRC enquiries or disputes.

Jemma Sherwood-Roberts Jemma Sherwood-Roberts is an experienced litigator with over 10 years’ experience. She advises and represents individual and corporate clients in a range of financial, tax and business crime and regulatory matters. “Professional, kind and tough.” — A recent client Position Partner Contact + 44 (0)7882 155 664 j emma.sherwood-roberts@constantinelaw.co.uk Jemma has considerable experience of advising and representing individuals facing investigation or prosecution by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). She is highly skilled in assisting those facing allegations of business crime, including offences of false accounting, fraud, money laundering, bribery and corruption. Jemma has also advised companies dealing with section 2 and disclosure notices served by the SFO, as well as providing tailored advice, such as how to deal with dawn-raids. She has also advised and represented corporates and individuals required to attend interview under these compulsory powers. The breadth of Jemma’s experience across a variety of criminal offences, means that she is very aware of the potential impact of investigations for professionals and particularly regulated individuals. She has represented employees at every level, at both large international companies as well as smaller and sole-trader businesses. Her experience means that she is adaptable, personable and always trying to be one step ahead, working out the best strategy to stop investigations or prosecutions, if possible, or to get the best outcome achievable in any event. Jemma is also an accomplished regulatory lawyer, providing advice and representation to professional individuals being investigated or facing cases by regulatory bodies. Her previous work includes cases brought by the FCA, the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC), the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), Trading Standards and the Prosecuting Solicitor of Companies House. The range of her experience means that Jemma is highly capable of dealing with most legal, healthcare and financial regulatory investigations. Jemma previously worked in a top-tier boutique criminal and regulatory firm specialising in both business and general crime. Jemma qualified as a solicitor in 2011. INDIVIDUAL CLIENT I would highly recommend using the legal services of Jemma Sherwood-Roberts of Constantine Law Limited who has dealt with my recent legal issues, in (not only) a professional manor but also in the most kind and caring way possible. This has been paramount in easing the pressure, I have faced during a very difficult period in my life. The costs incurred have also been fair and transparent. Previous Next