The department, headed by Partner Paul Ford , provides expert and professional advice to individuals being investigated by Regulatory Bodies, can provide assistance at any time of day or night.
The team operates a 24-hour emergency callout service, staffed each night by members of the department. The number to call is 07770 864 037 .
Private Prosecution
Our dedicated team has experience of dealing with private prosecutions of any nature and we have thorough knowledge of cases involving the Department of Trade & Industry, HM Customs & Excise, Inland Revenue, Health & Safety Executive and Trading Standards.
Kirwans is the only Wirral firm to have achieved Legal Services Commission Serious Fraud Panel membership status - membership is restricted to a limited number of firms nationwide based on their experience and expertise in dealing with high profile serious fraud cases.
Our Senior Partner, David Kirwan, a Higer Court Advocate, has over 36 years' experience representing clients throughout the country and abroad.
Our department handles high profile criminal cases involving prosecutions by:
Department of Trade and Industry
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business trading issues |
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breach of contracts/agreements |
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breach of regulations |
HM Customs & Excise
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drugs and tobacco smuggling and trafficking |
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non declaration of imported goods |
Health & Safety Executive
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haulage contractor obligations |
Trading Standards
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piracy |
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licenses to trade |
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licenses to sell liquor and tobacco |
The Fraud Investigation department handles many high profile multi-million pound cases. We work in the interest of our clients in close partnership with accountants and insolvency practitioners and other advisers in the corporate and forensic field.
Benefits Fraud
Free advice and assistance is available for clients caught up in allegations of benefits fraud. We can be available to accompany you to the Benefits Agency to provide advice and guidance, and will represent you through to court if necessary.
For more information, or to arrange a meeting, please call Paul Ford on 0151 608 9078 or email him at pford@kirwanssolicitors.co.uk.
Crime Department Staff
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Paul Ford – Partner & Head of Crime Department |
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Nama Zarroug – Solicitor |
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Hamish Robertson – Legal Clerk |
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Jan Dixon – Legal Clerk |
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Sarah Murphy – Legal Clerk |
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Damian Sabino – Police Station Advisors |
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Neil Fitzpatrick – Police Station Advisors |
Moreton
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David Kirwan – Senior Partner |
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Gurm Sanger – Solicitor |