James Farrell

James is an associate specialising in financial crime and business crime. He has represented companies and individuals subject to investigation and prosecution by organisations and regulatory bodies including the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), National Crime Agency (NCA), HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), Trading Standards, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Football Association (FA) and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). James also has expertise in the lawful use of covert surveillance.

He is regularly called to assist clients facing allegations of money laundering and fraud, such as (conspiracy to commit) fraud, fraudulent trading, money laundering, bribery and corruption

James has an in-depth knowledge of directed and intrusive surveillance authorisations, property interference, covert communications and data capture devices used by Police and Government agencies and their lawful use.