The Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Team

Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Team: John Goodwin

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John Goodwin heads up the Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Department which undertakes work in the areas of investigations into business, allegations of criminal activity against individuals and motoring matters. Since the early 1980’s John has been representing clients and companies on enquiries into tax frauds and VAT frauds. He has dealt with major money laundering operations, carousel frauds and all types of fraud enquiries entailing work in the USA, Spain, Eastern Europe and South Africa. Along with our civil litigation department John has wide experience of confiscation proceedings in both the civil and criminal courts. John is a Solicitor Advocate which allows him to conduct Crown Court and Court of Appeal hearings without instructing a barrister.

John once whilst on holiday in Spain saved the life of a drowning 6 year old boy. The local police heard about it and John featured in the local press and recieved an award!

Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Team: Andrew Gold

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Andrew qualified as a solicitor in 1996 and has been a Solicitor Advocate since 1995.  He has extensive experience and an all-round appreciation of contested criminal cases, as he has acted for defendants and has prosecuted for the CPS and Royal Mail. Andrew has 10 years’ experience in defending large scale fraud cases involving VAT, state benefits and financial institutions (insurance companies and banks). Andrew has experience of defending in regulatory offences, and can offer advice and representation in motoring offences.

Andrew was a very combative football midfielder but now has a lot to put up with as he is an Arsenal fan.

Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Team: Amina Muneer

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Amina graduated with a 2:1 degree in law with French law from the University of Reading.  She spent her third year at the University of Nanterre in Paris and undertook the LPC at BPP Law School, Leeds, achieving a commendation.  Amina commenced her training contract in March 2010. Having completed her first seat in the Dental Team, Amina is now undertaking her second seat with the Fraud and Regulatory team.

Amina’s ambition is to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay, which she will somehow manage to write whilst remaining successful at her day job!

Crime, Fraud & Regulatory Team: Alya Yasmin

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Alya is a Paralegal who holds a LLB (Hons) Degree. She is the Department Manager and liaises with clients, solicitors, barristers and others, ensuring everyone is kept fully up to speed with any matter the department may be handling for them.