We will support you through the entire private prosecutions process.
Anyone who has been a victim of a crime can bring a private prosecution and there are advantages to pursuing this course of action, with the number of private prosecutions on the rise.
As a business, you can use private prosecutions to address fraud, embezzlement, regulatory breaches or intellectual property infringement. They can also run alongside a civil claim should you also wish to seek civil remedies following the wrongdoing.
By pursuing a private prosecution, you can make an example by securing a criminal conviction for the perpetrator and this could serve as a deterrent for anyone who is thinking of committing a similar offence. Criminal courts have wide sentencing powers and following successful prosecution the perpetrator could receive a fine, an order for compensation or a custodial sentence.
These prosecutions allow you to exert tighter control over proceedings than when cases are brought by the Crown Prosecution Service, who often do not consider the personal or commercial impact upon the victim. Private prosecutions are also usually much shorter than civil proceedings, helping you keep costs down, but the process can be complex and you will need expert aid.
We will guide you through the private prosecutions process and support you with an experienced team made up of lawyers from our Regulatory, Litigation and Intellectual Property teams.
We provide access to key resources such as expert witnesses and specialist barristers, allowing you to tailor the prosecution to meet your needs and bring the matter to a swift conclusion.
Our team acts for both individuals and businesses of all sizes across a range of sectors.
