Corporate Crime

In 2007, Clare Bone represented clients in nine Health & Safety prosecutions, six of those being prosecutions on indictment in Sheriff and Jury proceedings. In three of those cases, Clare was contacted a matter of days after the incident to represent the client’s interests in the HSE investigations.
Involvement in professional disciplinary work, acting for the Law Society of Scotland’s professional indemnity insurers, as well as acting on behalf of medical practitioners, defending complaints made against them to the General Medical Council.
Assisted an organisation in relation to employees suspected of committing fraud and embezzlement.
Raised civil proceedings to inhibit employees from disposing of their property pending investigation by the authorities.

Successfully recalled a restraint order against a client under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 at the Court of Session.

Successfully defending both suppliers and sellers of toys and other products in respect of criminal proceedings raised against them by Trading Standards.

Acting on behalf of directors, sole traders and individuals, all facing investigation and prosecution for various health and safety offences.

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Corporate Crime

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