Cybercrime
& Computer Misuse
OUR TRACK RECORD
We have a proven track record of defending cyber crime cases concerning computer systems and networks including:
- Hacking and illegal access and use
- Illegal interception
- Computer Misuse Act offences
- Malware and ransomware
- Phishing and spamming offences
- Distributed denial of service (DDoS) and Botnet attacks
- Circulation of viruses
- Data interference and systems interference
- Misuse of devices
- Forgery and identity theft
- Corporate espionage
- Software piracy
- Cryptocurrency related frauds
- Boiler room frauds
- Fraud offences pursuant to the Fraud Act 2006
- Online romance and banking scams
- Trademark and copyright infringements
- Data Protection Act breaches
We have particular experience in cyber crime investigations that are:
- Complex and require advanced technical I.T. skills
- International in their scope and require cross border issues to be addressed as a result of worldwide coordinated raids by law enforcement agencies such as Europol, the FBI and the US Secret Service
- Voluminous in data size and require enhanced data management skills
- Evidentially complex and require the defence to present admissibility challenges
- Perceived to be a national security threat
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Who Investigates and Prosecutes Cyber Crime Cases?
We represent corporate and individual clients in relation to investigations and prosecutions brought by the Crown Prosecution Service and the National Crime Agency (NCA).
The most common criminal offences prosecuted include:
- Offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990
- Fraud and dishonesty offences under the Fraud Act 2006
- Money laundering offences under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)
- Offences contrary to the Trade Marks Act 1994
- Offences pursuant to the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988
As well as against the NCA, we are also experienced in defending actions brought by private organisations who represent the film, games and music industries including:
- The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT)
- The Federation Against Software Theft (FAST)
- The Entertainment and Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA)
- The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
- The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and
- Other large corporations (such as Microsoft)
The private ‘not for profit’ industry associations often commence private criminal prosecutions and civil claims against corporate and individual defendants.
How can Kangs help?
Our experienced team takes a proactive approach to cyber crime investigations and prosecutions.
We have longstanding relationships with the leading barristers and Kings Counsel (KC) in the country in this specialist area of law as well as with the leading independent I.T. forensic experts.
If you are facing investigation or prosecution for cyber crime, you need to ensure that your legal team can deal with complex issues of fact and law as well as have access to the best IT expertise to present your case in the best possible light.
The areas we can assist you with include:
- Advice and representation in relation to investigations by any enforcement agency such as the NCA or FACT
- Representation and attendance at a Dawn Raid and execution of a search warrant to ensure the investigators do not exceed their powers of search and seizure.
- Advice on challenging the basis and legality of a search warrant
- Liaising and negotiating with the enforcement agency on your behalf
- Representation at interviews and meetings with the enforcement agency
- Representation in any criminal proceedings such as a prosecution for offences under the Computer Misuse Act 1990, the Fraud Act 2006 and POCA 2002 (money laundering)
- Civil claims acting for both claimants and defendants in Intellectual Property Disputes
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The expert lawyers at Kangs are available to assist you. We can arrange initial consultations in person, by video call or telephone.
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