With the constantly changing dynamic of the international tax landscape, HMRC investigating and prosecuting more than ever, as well as the creation of new offences such as the failure to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion, it has never been more important to ensure that allegations of tax evasion are properly and thoroughly investigated.
Often working closely with other professionals such as forensic accountants, Fulcrum’s lawyers have substantial experience in conducting both internal investigations where allegations of tax evasion arise, as well as defending and providing advice to companies and individuals who find themselves subject to HMRC investigation, prosecution, or Tax Tribunal litigation.
Our lawyers are frequently engaged on matters relating to the offence of failing to prevent the facilitation of tax evasion, which poses a particular risk to companies and organisations because of the lack of a need to prove knowledge of the underlying tax evasion.
Members of our team also have significant experience in other areas of tax including VAT fraud, corporation tax, and customs and excise duties.
As with all of the investigations that we undertake we pride ourselves on being able to draw on specialised, highly skilled, and deeply experienced investigation units, consisting of lawyers, investigators, and other professionals, which are highly tailored to our clients’ matters.