OUR ETHOS

White-Collar Defence.
Strategically Delivered.

When you are facing investigation, enforcement action, or a complex tax dispute, the consequences extend far beyond the legal issue itself. Your reputation, business, finances and future may all be at stake.

At Thompson Roderick, we believe clients facing these challenges deserve direct and consistent access to experienced, senior-level legal representation, clear strategic advice, and unwavering commitment from the outset.

We are a specialist litigation practice focused exclusively on contentious matters involving regulatory investigations, financial crime, tax disputes, and related enforcement proceedings. We do not operate as a high-volume firm. Every matter receives senior-level attention and a strategy tailored to the client’s objectives and circumstances.

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Our approach is defined by four principles

Specialist Expertise

We act only in areas where deep technical knowledge and litigation experience make a meaningful difference.

Strategic Thinking

Successful outcomes are rarely achieved by reacting to events. We help clients anticipate risks, control the narrative, and make informed decisions at every stage.

Discretion and Trust

Many of our clients are navigating highly sensitive situations. We provide confidential, measured and dependable advice when it matters most.

Direct Access to Your Solicitor

Clients work directly with an experienced solicitor who remains closely involved throughout the life of the matter.

In complex and high-pressure situations, clarity, judgement and experience matter. That is what Thompson Roderick delivers.

  • Our Core
    Services

  • HMRC tax, VAT disputes and appeals

    HMRC Tax, VAT Disputes & Appeals

    Representation for individuals and businesses facing HMRC tax investigations, including Compliance Checks, direct and indirect tax enquiries, allegations of Fraud and appeals to the tax tribunal.

  • Financial and white collar criminal defence

    Financial & White Collar Criminal Defence

    Bespoke legal representation for individuals, directors and businesses, facing allegations of financial crime, fraud, money laundering and related investigations and court proceedings.

  • Regulatory investigations and compliance

    Regulatory Investigations & Compliance

    Direct representation for individuals, firms and companies facing FCA, professional discipline, AML, or sanctions enforcement action.

  • Civil fraud and asset recovery

    Civil Fraud & Asset Recovery

    Specialist representation in fraud claims, freezing injunctions, and asset tracing and recovery, for victims of fraud and those defending allegations.

  • Insolvency and director liability

    Insolvency & Director Liability

    Advice for companies, directors and individuals on winding-up, bankruptcy, director disqualification, and contested insolvency litigation.

Facing an investigation?

Speak to a solicitor today.

We are available for urgent instructions.