The Kieren Fallon horse race fixing trial
Following submissions by the defence teams, the judge stopped the trial. David acted as litigator. Serious fraud and SFO defence →
Cases & insights
Notable cases and investigation work.
Examples of significant matters involving David Roy as litigator. Outcomes depend on the facts of each case, and this page is not legal advice.
Notable cases
Serious criminal and regulatory matters.
David has acted in matters involving fraud, financial crime, HMRC, environmental prosecution, and high-profile criminal proceedings.
Operation Hornet
A case arising from serious fraud and corruption at Halifax Bank of Scotland's Reading branch, involving HBOS employees and external business advisers. David acted as litigator. Fraud solicitor →
Premier League prosecution
A prosecution by the Football Association Premier League involving the large-scale illegal broadcasting of Premier League football matches. The case involved alleged offences under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988 and the Criminal Justice Act 1988, with an estimated £12 million loss of revenue to the FAPL. David acted as litigator.
Offshore investment fraud investigation
Complex contempt of court proceedings concerning search warrants in a substantial offshore investment fraud investigation. David acted as litigator. The client was cleared of any involvement and costs were obtained against HMRC. HMRC investigation defence →
Commercial waste site prosecution
A prosecution involving alleged failure to clear a commercial waste site. David negotiated with the prosecution and the prosecution was withdrawn.
Investigation areas
Where the experience applies.
Criminal and regulatory cases often overlap. Early advice helps protect your position before documents are handed over, interviews take place, or charges are considered.
Fraud and financial crime
Serious fraud, commercial fraud, bribery, money laundering, confiscation, asset recovery, SFO investigations, and related proceedings.
Tax and HMRC investigations
Tax investigations, HMRC prosecutions, search warrants, contempt proceedings, offshore allegations, and financial investigation work.
Regulatory prosecutions
Trading standards, environmental, food law, health and safety, FCA, professional discipline, and company-facing investigations.
General criminal defence
Police station advice, Magistrates' Court, Crown Court, appeals, motoring offences, and cases where early action may prevent escalation.