Rachel Adamson

Founder, Head of Fraud and Regulatory

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Rachel has over 30 years’ experience in practice specialising in fraud and regulatory law. She prosecutes and defends and has attracted very high-profile clients and cases during the course of her career. Her most recent high-profile case was successfully prosecuting Andrew Pilley on behalf of National Trading Standards. Pilley was convicted after a 7-month trial of Fraudulent Trading, Money-Laundering and Fraud by False Representation and the case received national publicity. Other high-profile cases include the Euribor case, Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry, the Stephen Port Inquest, and the Hillsborough disaster. As a panel member for the Police Superintendents Association for England and Wales, Rachel also defends senior Police Officers accused of misconduct and/or criminal offences. Rachel has defended cases brought by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HMRC and Trading Standards. These have included serious and complex fraud cases lasting many months at Trial. Rachel also has a niche practice in prosecuting on behalf of Trading Standards. The types of fraud Rachel has defended has been extensive including MTIC fraud (VAT fraud); Land Banking fraud; Advance Fee fraud; Mortgage fraud; Conspiracy to defraud and many others. Her regulatory defence work has included Corporate Manslaughter and Manslaughter by Gross Negligence. In regulatory work Rachel has successfully defended individuals and businesses against proceedings brought by the FCA, CQC, Ofsted, HSE, Environment Agency, and many others. Healthcare is one of her specialities, particularly in respect of the CQC. Rachel has often been invited to speak at Healthcare orientated conferences on this area of regulation. This has included enforcement proceedings by the CQC, Inquests and other tribunals. Rachel also regularly advises companies facing FCA enforcement together with pro-active advice for avoiding infringements. Rachel is often called upon to comment as an expert in fraud and crime generally in the media and has made television and radio appearances on BBC news, ITV and Sky news, Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories, Radio Five Live, BBC Radio Manchester and Lancashire. She has also been quoted in national and international newspapers such as The Times, The Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal and many other daily newspapers. Rachel regularly writes articles for trade magazines in many regulatory fields.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 35899

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 27 years

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Rachel has over 30 years’ experience in practice specialising in fraud and regulatory law. She prosecutes and defends and has attracted very high-profile clients and cases during the course of her career. Her most recent high-profile case was successfully prosecuting Andrew Pilley on behalf of National Trading Standards. Pilley was convicted after a 7-month trial of Fraudulent Trading, Money-Laundering and Fraud by False Representation and the case received national publicity. Other high-profile cases include the Euribor case, Manchester Arena Bombing Inquiry, the Stephen Port Inquest, and the Hillsborough disaster. As a panel member for the Police Superintendents Association for England and Wales, Rachel also defends senior Police Officers accused of misconduct and/or criminal offences. Rachel has defended cases brought by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HMRC and Trading Standards. These have included serious and complex fraud cases lasting many months at Trial. Rachel also has a niche practice in prosecuting on behalf of Trading Standards. The types of fraud Rachel has defended has been extensive including MTIC fraud (VAT fraud); Land Banking fraud; Advance Fee fraud; Mortgage fraud; Conspiracy to defraud and many others. Her regulatory defence work has included Corporate Manslaughter and Manslaughter by Gross Negligence. In regulatory work Rachel has successfully defended individuals and businesses against proceedings brought by the FCA, CQC, Ofsted, HSE, Environment Agency, and many others. Healthcare is one of her specialities, particularly in respect of the CQC. Rachel has often been invited to speak at Healthcare orientated conferences on this area of regulation. This has included enforcement proceedings by the CQC, Inquests and other tribunals. Rachel also regularly advises companies facing FCA enforcement together with pro-active advice for avoiding infringements. Rachel is often called upon to comment as an expert in fraud and crime generally in the media and has made television and radio appearances on BBC news, ITV and Sky news, Judge Rinder’s Crime Stories, Radio Five Live, BBC Radio Manchester and Lancashire. She has also been quoted in national and international newspapers such as The Times, The Telegraph, The Wall Street Journal and many other daily newspapers. Rachel regularly writes articles for trade magazines in many regulatory fields.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 35899

  • Based in Preston, Lancashire
  • Licensed for 27 years

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  • Slater & Gordon

    Employee

    Until October 2019

  • Lawyers Incorporated Limited

    Compliance Officer for Legal Practice

    Until January 2024

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  • English

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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)

Old Docks House, 90 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 1AU

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Excellent Service

Would highly recommend Rachel Adamson at Adkirk Law who assisted me in a regulatory matter. Excellent service and clear advice.

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Nothing was ever an issue

Used Adkirk law to support me in a dispute with ofsted. All I can say is that this company will go above and beyond in their duties. Nothing was ever to much and I always felt at ease with their advice and instructions I would never use anyone else Thank you

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Excellent service, advice and representation; a pleasure to deal with.

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Very helpful personalised service

I received a letter inviting me to an interview under caution for an offence of fly tipping. I was very shocked to receive the letter, firstly as I was at a loss as to what it relate, and secondly, I work in a role in which any criminal conviction would have been devastating; even the investigation needed to be declared. Rachel was very reassuring from the outset and I felt very supported throughout the process, from seeking disclosure, advising and intervening where appropriate in the interview, to pressing the Council to rule me out as a suspect - which I eventually was. It was a very personalised service with Rachel fully taking on board my priorities and assimilating them into the strategy we adopted.

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Dear Sirs, We're delighted to hear about your positive experience with Adkirk Law, Rachel appreciates your kind words about her service. Thank you for choosing Adkirk Law to represent you in this matter and we are so pleased you had a positive outcome. Best Regards, Adkirk Law Limited

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I am a professional person and throughout my life I have always believed in lifelong learning. In 2023 I personally found myself in a very difficult situation whilst studying part time on a post graduate course at a University. I am blind and had experienced disability discrimination for three years. I had nowhere I felt I could turn, but one call to Rachel was a game changer. Rachel acted quickly, briefed fantastic counsel and ensured that my voice was heard – this being the most important aspect for me. At times of distress, she demonstrated patience and empathy for me. At the outset she explained that I was now her client (although I had known her for some time). I felt truly supported as during times when my mental well-being was challenged, she gently encouraged me from time to time to complete my dissertation and I achieved a first in my MSc, whilst she was running my case and shielding me from contact which caused distress. I could not have got through without this legal assistance and Rachel truly deserves an accolade for the sensitivity of her approach and her natural ability to reassure me at times of distress - and understood my mental health. Rachel listens to her clients and makes every effort to achieve the most favourable results for them.

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Dear Sirs, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, we are delighted to hear that Rachel provided such a fantastic service and you felt supported throughout the case. If you need assistance in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out. Best Regards, Adkirk Law

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