Business Crime Solicitor Birmingham – Advice for Companies & Directors

Protecting your business and your future

A business crime investigation can destroy a company even before any charge is brought – through reputational damage, loss of clients, and freezing of assets. David Roy advises on:

• How to respond to dawn raids and search warrants
• How to deal with production orders and document requests
• Internal investigations and employee interviews
• Voluntary vs compelled interviews
• Negotiating with regulators to avoid prosecution (e.g., deferred prosecution agreements for companies, or cautions and civil settlements for individuals)
• Director disqualification proceedings
• POCA restraint and confiscation

Why choose David Roy?

David has been a partner in business crime teams at national and regional firms. He understands the commercial pressures and the need for discreet, rapid advice. He has acted for directors of listed companies, owner‑managed businesses, and professionals (accountants, solicitors).

Process for businesses

1. Initial risk assessment: David reviews the investigation notice, search warrant, or letter – often within hours.
2. Strategy: Advising on disclosure, legal professional privilege, and whether to cooperate or challenge.
3. Investigation & interview: David attends compulsory or voluntary interviews with employees or directors.
4. Resolution: Negotiated outcome (no prosecution, caution, civil settlement) or full trial defence.