Fraud

If you’re suspected of committing fraud, you’ll require a dedicated fraud solicitor with a strong background in this complex area of law. At Watson Woodhouse, we have a committed team with over 25 years of experience in dealing with allegations of fraud. Get in touch with our legal specialists today to arrange a free initial consultation.

Fraud Solicitors

Our dutiful fraud solicitors specialise in defending allegations of fraud, white-collar crime, money laundering and everything related to the serious nature of benefit, insurance and tax fraud. Across almost three decades we have assisted clients in Middlesbrough, across the North East and nationally. Serious fraud solicitors at Watson Woodhouse are extremely sensitive regarding how these investigations can damage a person’s reputation and as such treat every case with dignity and respect.

Our lawyers are highly experienced in dealing with cases prosecuted by the Crown Prosecution Service Complex Case Unit, HM Revenue and Customs alongside Police at the local, regional and national levels. Due to our high level of defence and participation, we have been recognised with the Very High Costs Criminal (VHCC) cases accreditation. This status is only given to firms which have the required expertise and experience.

Your Fraud Solicitor

If you’re suspected of committing fraud, the allegations against you can be complex and difficult to understand, particularly if they involve complicated accounting rules and/or unusual company structures. In order to deal with these issues it is essential to ensure your legal team has the necessary legal experience. Our team of expert fraud solicitors at Watson Woodhouse are on hand, ready to help.

If you’re facing allegations of online fraud, mortgage, credit card, tax, insurance or benefit fraud, contact our specialist solicitors to discuss your personal circumstances.

What Our Clients Say

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I would 100% recommend this practice. Andrew was fantastic, very efficient, full of good advice and fully represented my interests. Whenever I contacted the office the staff were very accommodating and professional. I will soon be going back to have a new will made and consider them now to be “my” solicitors. I am also grateful to the estate agent that pointed me in this direction.

Absolutely outstanding performance! If you are buying or selling a house, you need Watson and Woodhouse to do the conveyancing for you. Alisha Stevenson acted on my behalf for the purchase of my home and she completed the work in five weeks! Every other solicitor I approached said it would take twelve to sixteen weeks! I cannot say thank you enough times. Excellent communication. Excellent documentation. Excellent work. I highly recommend Watson and Woodhouse if you are considering buying or selling your house.

I have just used Watson Woodhouse for my conveyancing in my recent house sale. It was a total of 3 months from 1st hitting the market to completion and key handover. The services provided by Katie Gibson and Livvie Pruden were exceptional, keeping me in the loop and updated.

Sarah, Kirsty & Laura have helped me through the hardest time of my life. Their attention to detail, professionalism, empathy and kindness will be something that will stick with me forever.

A big thank you to Richard and the team at Watson Woodhouse. Your professionalism, knowledge and positive attitude made all the difference and ensured my house sale completed. You guided me through some complex issues and your advice was always first class

Watson Woodhouse looked after the sale of one house and the purchase of another. It was an excellent service. Alisha Stevenson made what is normally a stressful situation bearable with her professionalism. She is easy to talk to, She made herself available when she could and always returned a call when she couldn’t. Good value for money.

We used Watson Woodhouse for the sale of our home and purchase of our new bungalow. We would like to thank Katie Gibson, Jackie Howard and Livvie-Mae Pruden for all their help and support during this long process which was delayed by an issue with our vendor’s solicitors. The ladies acted with patience and kindness and were totally professional at all times. Thank you all so much.

This was a very stressful time for me selling and moving house when just getting over illness.Richard kept in touch and constantly gave me reassurance and explained anything I was unsure about.I felt looked after and well informed about everything I feel Richard went above and beyond to ensure I did not receive more stress than needed be.Thank you Richard I would recommend Richard Rutter excellent soliciter.

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