HMRC Investigations | Kangs Revenue Offences Defence Team

In his recent article, posted to this site on 1st August 2019 we commented on the criticism that HMRC had received arising from the low level of criminal prosecutions that had been pursued.

Tim Thompson of Kangs Solicitors now comments upon press reports that four members of the multinational oil firm, Petrofac, have been named in a court document.

The Press Reports | Kangs Serious Fraud Office Defence Solicitors

It was reported that:

1. the Serious Fraud Office has made ‘indirect’ allegations of suspected corruption and money laundering against four senior managers of Petrofac,
2.  the ‘indirect’ allegations were contained in a charging document filed in criminal proceedings against Mr David Lufkin, a former Petrofac executive, who has pleaded guilty to bribery earlier this year,
3. the four senior managers were involved with Lufkin in alleged criminal activity.

The naming of persons in a court document does not constitute evidence against those named; no charges have been brought against the named four, and there is no report that any of them has been interviewed.

Official Comment | Kangs Bribery and Corruption Defence Solicitors

Petrofac stated: 

“This is materially prejudicial to the rights and reputation of our people and the company, and also denies them any opportunity to answer the allegations,”

The SFO said it could not comment as investigation continued.

How Can We Assist? | Kangs White Collar and Complex Crime Solicitors

Any individual, company or business facing any criminal investigation or prosecution should seek immediate advice and guidance from criminal defence experts.

At Kangs Solicitors we have a national reputation for defending criminal prosecutions of all types including the most complex white collar crime and fraud offences.

Our team is led by Hamraj Kang who is recognised as a leading expert in the field. He is one of only two solicitors nationally to be ranked as a ‘star individual’ for four consecutive years in the legal directory Chambers & Partners.

Please feel free to contact our team through any of our solicitors named below, who will be happy to provide you with some initial advice and assistance.

Hamraj Kang
hkang@kangssolicitors.co.uk
07976 258171 | 020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888

John Veale
jveale@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396

Tim Thompson
tthompson@kangssolicitors.co.uk
020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888

Suki Randhawa
srandhawa@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521210