
Defence
Business Crime &
Regulatory defence specialists
When facing the very real risks of asset freezing, professional disqualification, regulatory sanctions or even imprisonment for business or regulatory crimes, our lawyers offer empathy, support and exceptional service standards
Our experienced Legal 500 and Lexcel accredited experts offer reliable representation when:
- You’ve been accused and need expert legal defence
- You want to ensure a fair legal process
- You want a strong defence from a compassionate lawyer
With integrity, precision and in-depth insight, Ashmans is your perfect partner in the pursuit of justice.
Essential actions against accusations
As soon as you’re made aware of a business or regulatory crime accusation, we strongly advise following these five vital steps to help ensure the best possible outcome
Act fast, engage Ashmans, protect your future.
Do NOT discuss the case with others or online and avoid confrontation
NEVER talk to the police without a legal representative, even if you’re innocent
Act with urgency – Ashmans is on hand to help 24/7
Keep any communications or contact details that may help your defence secure
Fully comply with any legal conditions and leave your defence in your lawyer’s hands
Business Crime & Regulatory Defence Services
However complicated your business or regulatory crime case, Ashmans Solicitors promises unparalleled legal defence
Take control – secure your future today
Three simple steps
to your defence
Getting the right legal defence is simple. Follow these
three steps to protect your rights and future
Step 1:
Initial
consultation
One of our specialist business crime lawyers will assess your case, review evidence and explain your legal options
Step 2:
Strategic defence planning
We’ll build a tailored legal defence strategy to expose false or unfair allegations and protect your reputation
Step 3:
Expert legal representation
By exposing flaws in witness statements and evidence, we’ll be with you in court to fight for the best possible result
Move quickly
Choose wisely
If you’ve been accused of a business or regulatory crime, acting quickly with the support of a legal defence specialist is the best way to minimise the potential pitfalls of inaction:
- A criminal record can destroy your career and your professional and personal reputation
- Asset freezes, fines and penalties can cause serious business and financial disruption
- Prolonged investigations generate stress, uncertainty and instability
- Convictions can lead to professional disqualification and even imprisonment
- Legal action can impact business licences, your trading rights and long-term recovery
Don’t face these challenges alone.

Business and Regulatory Crime
The Ashmans approach
At Ashmans, we focus on fighting for your rights. Delivered with transparency, tenacity and a caring touch
our proactive and powerful defence services cover everything you need:
- Ensure expert legal representation during questioning
- Prevent self-incrimination and unfair investigative practices
- Challenge procedural mistakes and protect client rights effectively
- Challenge restrictive bail and asset freezes
- Advocate for fair conditions to minimise business disruption
- Secure bail variations to protect professional activities
- Engage with authorities to prevent formal charges
- Present counter-evidence to challenge allegations
- Negotiate case resolutions to prevent escalation
- Defend against freezing orders, director disqualifications and regulatory penalties
- Challenge enforcement actions from FCA, SFO, HMRC and other agencies
- Apply and fight for modifications, removals or case dismissals
- Cross-examine witnesses to expose inconsistencies
- Challenge weak evidence, procedural errors and CPS accusations
- Develop a tailored defence for acquittal or reduced charges
- Negotiate reduced sentences and alternative penalties
- Challenge excessive fines, confiscation orders and bans
- Advocate for appeals and post-conviction relief
Why choose Ashmans Defence?
Proven record of success
securing acquittals, case dismissals and reduced charges
Experts in business and regulatory crimes
skilled in defending complex and serious allegations
24/7 immediate legal support
available around-the-clock for urgent representation
Our Notable Cases
Serious charges, successful results
Our business crime defence specialists have represented clients across a range of serious charges – see some examples and outcomes of our work here
Sentence Reduced in Historic Sexual Offences
Historic Sexual Abuse Allegations – Justice Secured
Unanimous Acquittal in Festival Consent Allegation
Credibility Challenged, Charges Reduced in Complex Domestic Case
Strategic Defence Secures Justice for Wrongly Accused Businessman
Revenge Attack Charge Reduced: Successful Defence
Conspiracy to Murder: A Complex Acquittal
Acquittal in High-Stakes Conspiracy to Murder Case
Acquittal in High-Profile Leeds Murder Investigation
Charges Reduced Through Strategic Defence
Wrongly Accused: Armed Robbery Charges Dismissed
Strategic Defence Secures Discontinuation in Fatal Collision Case
Exoneration in High-Stakes Armed Robbery Allegation
Dangerous Driving Allegation Involving Police Officer Successfully Reduced
Exceptional Hardship Defence Saves Doctor’s Driving Licence
Forged Titles and Negotiated Justice
Logistics Fraud Defence: Suspended Sentence Secured
Fraud by False Representation – Local Councillor Case
Conspiracy to Commit Fraud Involving Forged Cheques
Acquittal Secured in £40 Million Mortgage Fraud Case
Urgent Legal Assistance
Seek immediate
legal support today
- Expert defence against business crime accusations
- Responsive 24/7 legal support when it matters most
- Strategic solutions tailored to your case
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