Caroline Mair

Barrister / Senior Associate, BCL Solicitors LLP

Caroline is a barrister specialising in financial crime investigations and anti-money laundering regulatory matters.

Caroline has a breadth of experience; notably since joining BCL in 2010 she has advised an individual implicated in a lengthy cross-border investigation concerning the alleged manipulation of LIBOR and has also assisted in defending two individuals charged with conspiracy to cheat HMRC in relation to a multi-million pound film investment scheme fraud – the first prosecution of its kind to be brought.

Most recently, Caroline has developed her regulatory practice in advising regulated persons in relation to their anti-money laundering obligations under the complex 2017 Money Laundering Regulations.

Caroline was called to the Bar in 2005 and thereafter completed a general criminal pupillage, following three years’ experience working as a civil court advocate appearing in county courts across the country, including insolvency, property and general commercial matters in the High Court. Her experience in commercial litigation and civil fraud as well as general crime gives her a comprehensive understanding of the crossover between civil and criminal issues.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) fraud—criminal offences, investigations and penalties [Archived]

Practice notes

This Practice Note has been archived and is not maintained. This Practice Note explained what Coronavirus (COVID-19) fraud (also known as covid fraud) was, including how the pandemic created or increased the scope for fraud offences to be committed. It covers the exploitation of schemes such as the bounce-back loan scheme, Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme as well as the Coronavirus job retention scheme (furlough or CJRS scheme, Self-Employment Income Support Scheme and general fraud by misrepresentation). It explains how these offences have been perpetrated, what makes them fraudulent and how the activity is detected, investigated, and prosecuted as well as practical tips for corporates and those advising them, where coronavirus fraud is detected or suspected.

Corporate Crime

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Corporate Crime

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Experience

BCL Solicitors LLP, Senior Associate, Employed Barrister (2010 - Present)
2, Dr Johnson’s Buildings, Chambers of Mark Love, Pupil Barrister - general crime (2008 - 2009)
LPC Limited, 187, Fleet Street, Civil Court Advocate, Advocacy Manager (2005 - 2008)