Money Laundering Defence Solicitors
Allegations of money laundering can have an immediate and damaging effect on your reputation, finances, and freedom - even if no formal charges are made. At Holborn Adams, we specialise in pre-charge engagement and early legal intervention. With a proven track record in high-value, complex money laundering cases, we act fast to protect your interests. Call us today for confidential legal support.
Facing a money laundering investigation? Take action early for the best results.
Holborn Adams is one of the UK’s leading criminal defence firms, trusted to handle serious financial crime cases with professionalism and discretion. Our Legal 500-recognised directors lead a team with deep experience in defending money laundering allegations involving millions of pounds and international transactions.
We act for clients at every stage - from initial investigations and dawn raids to interviews under caution and court proceedings. Our proactive approach includes crisis management, voluntary disclosure advice, and early negotiation with investigators from agencies such as the NCA, SFO, FCA, and HMRC.
Our team frequently works with forensic accountants and anti-money laundering (AML) compliance specialists to build a compelling case. We can also help with related challenges, including applying to vary restraint orders or bail conditions that limit your access to funds or freedom of movement.
We are a private firm and do not accept legal aid. Instead, we operate on a fixed-fee basis, allowing us to offer a dedicated and responsive service to each client. You’ll benefit from outstanding care and attention to detail throughout your case.
Money laundering is a serious criminal offence under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. If convicted, you could face up to 14 years in prison and/or unlimited fines. Sentencing depends on the scale of the offence and your level of involvement.
Here are just some of the money laundering issues we can defend:
- Concealing or disguising criminal property
- Transferring or using the proceeds of crime
- Involvement in suspicious financial transactions
- Failing to report suspicious activity
- Breaching anti-money laundering regulations
- Conspiracy to launder money
- International money laundering
Nationwide Support
We take on clients across the UK
We have offices spread all across the UK (and even beyond!). We can represent you no matter where you are in the UK.
What we can offer
Extensive experience from successful cases.
Optional visits to your home to discuss case details.
Remote communications to save you travel time.
Ability to work to tight timescales to match the pace of the case.
Transparent pricing with fixed fees*
Our process
Our success-driven legal plan
This is how we onboard and support clients facing money laundering allegations.
Enquiry call with a legal expert
Call us for a confidential conversation, day or night. We’ll listen to your concerns, outline initial legal options, and provide a clear, fixed-fee estimate.
Case review and approval
Behind the scenes, our team will assess the facts and complexity of your case. We’ll present you with a tailored, no-obligation proposal. Once approved, we begin acting immediately.
Strategy development
We create a robust legal plan - often working with forensic accountants or Anti-Money Laundering experts - to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and seek early resolution.
Representation
Whether you’re facing interviews, financial restrictions, or court proceedings, we represent you at every stage and manage all communication with enforcement agencies on your behalf.
Respected and trusted
As proud members of the UK’s largest legal sector governing bodies, we are a team you can put your full trust in. We adhere to strict industry regulations, so you can be confident your case is in safe hands.
Our legal services
How our money laundering solicitors can help you
Money laundering investigations vary in scale and complexity. Our legal team tailors its approach to suit the individual facts of your case. Here’s how we support clients.
Apply for varied bail conditions
We can apply to vary restrictive bail conditions or challenge restraint orders that limit your access to funds or freedom of movement.
Create a defence strategy
We assess the full scope of the evidence, instruct financial and AML experts, and develop a strong legal argument tailored to your case.
Reputation management
We provide discreet crisis management to protect your reputation and minimise media exposure during sensitive investigations.
Attend interviews
We attend interviews under caution and voluntary interviews to protect your rights and ensure you do not inadvertently damage your defence.
Early resolution with police
If the investigation lacks strong evidence or is procedurally flawed, we act swiftly to present legal arguments for discontinuation.
Persuade the CPS to drop charges
Should you be charged, we can submit formal representations to the CPS requesting the charges be dropped or reduced to avoid court.
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Our Fees
Fixed fee defence
Our team will give you a free, no-obligation quote after your initial consultation. We offer a fixed fee service, free of any hidden extra costs. Our firm is exclusively privately-funded meaning we cannot accept any legal aid clients. Your fees secure you a top-tier team and top-tier treatment, covering
Dedicated, experienced legal team.
Ability to get your case dropped before charges.
Representation at interviews and court hearings.
Requests to vary bail conditions where required.
Negotiating with police or prosecutors
Referrals to various support services.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some answers to our most commonly asked questions - for tailored support with your case, please call us now for a free initial consultation.
You can make an enquiry call for free, but we cannot provide free legal advice. As a 100% privately funded firm, we offer defence services exclusively to paying clients. During your enquiry call, we’ll learn about your case, confirm whether we can help, and give you a rough estimate of costs. Your case details will then be shared with our team to develop an initial strategy and prepare a formal, no-obligation fixed-fee quote. If you choose to proceed, this fee will cover your full defence.
Yes, most people are allowed to work while on police bail. However, certain bail conditions may limit or prevent your ability to do so. Common restrictions include curfews, contact bans, travel limitations, exclusion zones, or mandatory check-ins at a police station. These may affect your ability to attend work or perform certain duties.You may need to inform your employer if your bail conditions interfere with your job, if your contract requires disclosure of legal matters, or if the alleged offence relates to your work. Arrest and bail won’t usually appear on a standard DBS check, but they may appear on an enhanced one at the police’s discretion. If your bail conditions are making it difficult to work, a solicitor can help you request changes to those conditions.
With legal authority, the police can monitor your communications without needing direct access to your phone. They may work with your network provider or internet service provider to intercept calls and messages, and monitor your browsing history and app usage.
No - we are a 100% privately funded firm, meaning we charge a fixed fee for our services. We do not take on legal aid cases. We find that focusing on private cases only allows us to dedicate more time and resources to defending our clients to a much higher degree than firms who are stretched thin by intense legal aid caseloads.
Every case is different. After your initial consultation, we’ll determine which services are best for your defence, and calculate a fixed fee quote for you. The price depends on the complexity of the case, how long it will take, which team members are best for the case, and whether we need to instruct specialists. We do not charge by the hour - only a fixed fee for your whole defence.
We have a member of our legal team available to speak 24/7, 365 days a year. Whenever you need to speak to someone, you will be connected instantly. All calls are 100% confidential.
Yes, when you call us, your call is 100% confidential.