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Court representation at short notice
Proactive approach from the outset of the case
Ensure all of your rights are protected at all times
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Offices in Central London and East London

What Clients Are Saying About Ashmans

"My sister was charged with conspiracy to supply class A drugs. Ashmans came highly recommended and from day one were completely and utterly professional from start to finish. Also, her appointed barrister was exceptionally brilliant and both solicitor and barrister worked together tirelessly. The outcome was a not guilty verdict for which we are extremely grateful. We would highly recommend Ashmans Solicitors for any of your problems."

"Ashmans Solicitors were completely professional in their approach from start to finish. They kept me informed of my case throughout and I was overjoyed with the outcome and service."

"Ashmans Solicitors have instructed me in a number of high profile and complex cases. They have shown a tireless and passionate commitment to the interests of their clients. Whilst being mindful of the larger picture, they work hard, paying particular attention to detail in an effort to find innovative solutions for complex legal and practical problems. Their friendly approach towards the clients is marked by a high level of professionalism. The firm as a whole is a pleasure to work with."

Our team are experts in defending against allegations of cybercrime and misuse of computers.

Ashmans is a very well respected national firm. We are featured in the Legal 500 guide, a listing of the UK’s most prestigious legal practices

No criminal defence is ever to be taken lightly, but cases involving the misuse of data and computers – ‘cybercrime’ in the popular media – are some of the most complex and technically challenging most solicitors ever face. The matter becomes even more complex when an international element is involved, such as data stored on an overseas server or a conspiracy to manipulate data worldwide.

That is why it is so important to come to an organisation like Ashmans to assist in your defence. Ashmans has some of the most highly trained specialist criminal defence solicitors in the profession, and access to the technical and cybersecurity experts we need to defend you properly, ensuring the best possible outcome for your case.

No matter where you are in this process, you need a trained solicitor to advise you of your rights, ensure that you are treated fairly and to ensure that you do not make any statements or take any actions which can be used against you in the future.

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Fraud
Bootlegging and Intellectual Property Offences
Cloning Investigation
Coding or Spreading Viruses
DDOS Attacks
FACT Prosecutions

Free, no-obligation consultation on your situation

Ashmans stands ready at 0208 159 2863 to provide a free consultation where you can explain your situation, and we can advise you on the next steps you should take – and especially whether you should retain the services of a solicitor. There is no cost for this, and no obligation to continue with Ashmans, no matter what we advise.

If you have been accused or are being investigated for Cybercrime, you need Ashman’s Solicitors at your side!

Ashmans Solicitors has helped hundreds of clients just like you to respond effectively to suspicion or charges of cybercrime and related offences. Our specialist Cybercrime Defence Solicitors are available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can provide you with the detailed, well-researched advice you need even in the most pressing situations.

We will select an experienced barrister based near you, and arrange a conference between them and yourselves urgently.

We have built a reputation as a leading cybercrime defence practice, and for providing the best possible outcomes for our clients.

We offer nationwide coverage for clients accused or suspected of Cybercrime throughout England and Wales

We can also help with Proceeds Of Crime Act (POCA) proceedings should you be convicted of cybercrime, reducing the financial impact for you and for your family.

Notable Cases

Extradition Queen's Bench Division of the Administrative Court

BIRMINGHAM CROWN COURT Hungary v Fenyvesi (2009) EWHC 231 (Admin), (2009) 4 All ER 324 The principal of Ashmans Solicitors represented RF who is a Hungarian Roma with the use of an expert barrister extradition was discharged on grounds of extraneous considerations and found to be incompatible with his rights under Articles 3 and 6, European Court of Human Rights. The District judge at the city of Westminster magistrates found that if RF returned there was a real risk of inhumane or degrading treatment and denial of fair a trial. This matter was appealed by the Hungarian judicial Authorities to the High Court, Queens Bench Division.

On Appeal the Hungarian judicial Authorities tried to adduce fresh evidence to rebut what had been said by RF. The Queen’s Bench Division of the Administrative Court: ruled that in a case where the district judge had discharged six arrest warrants in relation to the first and second respondents, who were ethnically of Roma origin and culture, where their extradition was sought, the appellant Hungarian authorities could not subsequently adduce fresh evidence since it would not have been decisive; moreover, it was evidence that could have been adduced before the judge. The principal of Ashmans and the instructed barrister succeeded in helping the client to secure his freedom. This case is now an important principle where foreign Judicial authorities try to adduce fresh evidence. This principle is still cited in extradition cases.

R-v-AT Nottingham Crown Court

Ashmans were instructed in this cybercrime case following an extensive police investigation into the hacking of a company by some of its former employees. Some of the defendants in the case were said to have caused over £900,000 worth of damage through deleting crucial data.

Our client was accused of theft and computer hacking with intent. The Prosecution alleged he had stolen a domain name belonging to the company by hacking into 123.reg and using WhoIs Privacy to hide the domain name from the company.

This was a complicated and technical case, which required expert knowledge of the subject area and thorough analysis of the evidence. If the Prosecution case had been proved, our client faced the likely loss of his job and a potential prison sentence.

Following our service of a legal argument on the Prosecution, contending that a crucial element of the Prosecution case had not been proved, we convinced the Prosecution to allow our client to plead guilty to a single far less serious offence instead. As a result, the Court ultimately sentenced him to a fine. Our client was extremely pleased with the outcome.

R-v-TC & Others Operation Aquamarine Southwark Crown Court

Ashmans Solicitors successfully secure acquittal in a high profile fraud case. The Defendant was charged with conspiracy to defraud Barclays Private Client International Bank by obtaining mortgage loans to which the Crown allege they were not entitled to. This was a historical high-value mortgage fraud dating back to January 2006. The approximate value of the fraud which the Crown alleged was approximately £40 million dealing with a number of high-value properties. Our mortgage fraud solicitors investigated these allegations tirelessly.

The Defendant was one of 12 individuals charged with the said offence. The Prosecution case was that the mortgages applied for were obtained by providing false information to the Bank which the Defendants knew to be false. This was a highly organised conspiracy in which each Defendant is alleged to have played their part. It involved purchases using an off-shore company registered in the Isle of Man or the British Virgin Islands as the purchasing entity. The punishment for Mortgage fraud.

The Defendants involved in the case were predominantly professionals who were either introducer/agents in the property business, property dealers, chartered surveyors, mortgage brokers, bank manager and two solicitors. Following a three month trial our client was acquitted unanimously by the Jury. The case was voluminous in its nature involving in excess of 20,000 pages of served material. This case involved issues with handwriting evidence, professional property and professional ethics experts.

Contact our Fraud Solicitors if you are facing a similar situation.

Why should I choose Ashmans Solicitors to defend me?

We are dedicated to providing world-class service to all of our clients, and we specialise in complex defences, such as those required in the prosecution of cybercrime and intellectual property violations.

24 HOUR Criminal Defence HOTLINE 0208 159 2863

We make sure an experienced, fully qualified member of our Criminal Defence Team is on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even during public holidays.

Evening & Weekend Appointments

We regularly arrange after-hours appointments, as we understand that most of our clients work 9 to 5 as well. We even arrange meetings at your home or place of care, if you have mobility issues

Real expert advice and assistance

We have built a reputation on providing the most effective Defence possible for our clients, and in ensuring that they are treated fairly. We understand exactly what is needed to achieve the best possible resolution, and nothing is left undone.

The key to a good outcome is finding an expert solicitor

Ashmans Solicitors is a leading cybercrime defence practice specifically because we have a true expert, highly trained and completely professional cybercrime team. We put all of that expertise to work for you, making sure that we get you the best possible outcome – no matter what you are suspected of or may have been charged with.

Advice from Ashmans Solicitors

The number one piece of advice we can give to anyone accused of a cyber crime is: Retain the services of a specialist Criminal Defence solicitor as soon as possible, tell them absolutely everything and follow their advice to the letter.

Your ashmans’ criminal defence team will typically start by:

Ensuring that all of your rights are protected – and respected – during any interaction with the authorities.
Gathering evidence that might tend to exonerate you.
Detailed, professional analysis of that evidence and any evidence against you.
In-court cross-examination of the accuser and/or any prosecution witnesses.
Retaining the services of Experts, including computer scientists and data security experts.
Preparing witness statements.
Direct investigation of any sites or locations involved.

National & Award-winning Solicitors

What do I need to know if I am accused of a cybercrime?

Cybercrime is a rapidly developing field, and new advances redefine what is and isn’t possible almost daily. Because laws and regulations change much more slowly, the way existing laws are used to prosecute novel acts – and indeed whether such acts are criminal in nature at all – can become vary complicated indeed.

Worse, the increasingly international nature of the digital world means that prosecutions which once would have been handled solely in the UK may become part of larger investigations involving American or European authorities. That means that extradition becomes a vary real possibility.

In short, you need real experts to protect your rights, your reputation and your very freedom if you are being accused or investigated for cybercrime.

What if you’ve already been interviewed, or even charged? Is it too late to get a solicitor?

It is never too late to instruct a criminal solicitor. If you have already been arrested, interviewed or charged, having a specialist Cybercrime Defence solicitor on your side can be a great help to protect your rights, and make sure you are treated fairly by the authorities. Your actions in the days, weeks or even hours leading up to an arrest or interview under caution can have a dramatic impact on the eventual disposition of your case, and indeed on your liberty. These are the times it is most important to be protected by a dedicated, professional criminal defence team, such as that provided by Ashmans Solicitors.

Do not consent to be interviewed without Legal advice of a solicitor.

This cannot be overstated. Especially in the early stages of an investigation, the police will interview witnesses and even suspects without advising them of their right to have a solicitor present to assist them.

Contact us now

If you are facing any kind of criminal charges, it is vital that you get legal representation and expert advice immediately.

Please call us now at 0208 159 2863. We’ll be happy to offer you the advice you need to preserve your liberty, your career, and your reputation. If you would prefer to get in touch online, please email us at enquiries@ashmanssolicitors.com or complete our Free Online Enquiry form below. Either way, we’ll be in touch very soon.

Central London Office

107-111 Fleet Street Central London EC4A 2AB (By Appointment only)
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East London Office

City Gate House 246-250 Romford Road London
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