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Craig Liversidge

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Craig has over 15 years' experience of representing those accused of the most serious criminal offences. He specialises in business and financial crime and is regularly instructed in a variety of fraud cases across the country including those with substantial international elements. He has enjoyed considerable success in defending MTIC fraud, VAT fraud, Carbon credit fraud, Mortgage fraud, Banking fraud, Revenue fraud, Boiler room fraud and Money Laundering. Craig is a Partner within the firm's specialist crime division and is approved by the Legal Aid Agency as a fraud supervisor for the purposes of VHCC cases. He is currently instructed in numerous complex, high value investigations including a £50m conspiracy to defraud, a City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit conspiracy to defraud, a multi layered £30m VAT fraud, a large scale conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud, and a conspiracy to defraud involving a number of solicitors. In addition to criminal fraud work, Craig frequently defends those charged with serious organised crime and is currently representing defendants charged with gangland murder, international drug trafficking offences and offences of cybercrime. He has extensive experience of defending offences committed on the dark web, some of which have utilised websites on the TOR network, and he has dealt with numerous cases involving Bitcoins. Craig has experience of advising and defending investigations commenced by the Environment Agency, Trading Standards and other regulatory authorities.

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  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 317423

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 22 years

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Craig has over 15 years' experience of representing those accused of the most serious criminal offences. He specialises in business and financial crime and is regularly instructed in a variety of fraud cases across the country including those with substantial international elements. He has enjoyed considerable success in defending MTIC fraud, VAT fraud, Carbon credit fraud, Mortgage fraud, Banking fraud, Revenue fraud, Boiler room fraud and Money Laundering. Craig is a Partner within the firm's specialist crime division and is approved by the Legal Aid Agency as a fraud supervisor for the purposes of VHCC cases. He is currently instructed in numerous complex, high value investigations including a £50m conspiracy to defraud, a City of London Police Intellectual Property Crime Unit conspiracy to defraud, a multi layered £30m VAT fraud, a large scale conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud, and a conspiracy to defraud involving a number of solicitors. In addition to criminal fraud work, Craig frequently defends those charged with serious organised crime and is currently representing defendants charged with gangland murder, international drug trafficking offences and offences of cybercrime. He has extensive experience of defending offences committed on the dark web, some of which have utilised websites on the TOR network, and he has dealt with numerous cases involving Bitcoins. Craig has experience of advising and defending investigations commenced by the Environment Agency, Trading Standards and other regulatory authorities.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 317423

  • Based in Manchester, Greater Manchester

  • Licensed for 22 years

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Crime/ Criminal Defence

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  • Forbes

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until October 2019

  • Forbes Solicitors LLP

    SRA-approved manager - Partner

    Until November 2021

Languages spoken

  • English

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01617367999
craig.liversidge@forbessolicitors.co.uk
https://www.forbessolicitors.co.uk/people/profile/123/Craig-Liversidge/crime

Opening hours

Monday 09:00–17:00
Tuesday 09:00–17:00
Wednesday 09:00–17:00
Thursday 09:00–17:00
Friday 09:00–17:00
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

1 Balloon Street, Manchester, M4 4BE

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    Excellent Service

    From the very beginning, Kitty, and her team were professional, strategic, and fully committed. They explained every step of the process clearly and made sure I understood my options. Their confidence and courtroom experience gave me real peace of mind during a very stressful time. I truly felt like they were in my corner the entire way. I highly recommend them to anyone.

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    Thank you for your kind words. We’re pleased to hear that Kitty and her team provided clear guidance and strong support throughout your case. Your recommendation means a great deal to us.

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    Thankyou

    I couldn't have had anyone better working on my case, and I will write a personal response to Craig on the conclusion of the financial side of the case, thanking him for all he has done. I would also like to mention Tom Cox in this review as he has greatly assisted in the positive outcome of my case too. Excellent service.

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    Thank you for your 5* review Karl. We really appreciate the positive feedback! :)

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