Serious Crime
Advice and forceful representation at a time when sorely needed.
Overview Of Our Criminal Law Work
Murder & Manslaughter
Drug Trafficking
Sexual Offences
Diversion Fraud
Advance Fee Fraud
MTIC and Carousel Fraud
Money Laundering
Director Disqualification
Restraint Orders
Confiscation Orders
Insurance Fraud
Benefit and Pension fraud
SFO Prosecutions
Overview
I undertake work in all areas of criminal law, including organised crime, terrorism, white collar crime, serious fraud, revenue offences, regulatory offences, customs and excise, VAT, money laundering and the proceeds of crime legislation, homicide & Corporate Manslaughter. Call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690.
I undertake more general criminal work including offences of drug trafficking, robbery, sexual offences, perverting the course of justice and public disorder. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Terrorism
Organised Crime
Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture
Fraud, Financial Crime & Regulation
Sexual Offences
Appellate Work
Human rights
Coroners, Inquests & Inquiries
Military & Courts Martial
Violent Crime & Public Order
Professional Disciplinary & Tribunals
Health, Safety & Environment
I am able to provide skilled representation in all courts. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
I am able to provide representation in crime-related tribunals such as the coroners’ court, courts martial and civil jury actions involving the police, such as malicious prosecution and false imprisonment.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call 0845 643 6419 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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Murder & Manslaughter
Investigations and prosecutions for murder, and other offences of homicide are invariably long and complex investigations requiring expert legal representation. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Barristers are expert advocates.
It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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Drug Trafficking
We ensure expert legal defence representation for offences involving the supply and importation of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, ecstasy, amphetamine and cannabis. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Investigations and prosecutions for drugs offences are invariably long and complex investigations requiring expert legal representation.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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Diversion Fraud
I have long experience of inward and outward diversion fraud cases involving wines, spirits, beers, cigarettes and other dutiable goods. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
It is a well-known scenario for perfectly innocent parties to have allegations of conspiracy made against them by virtue of dealing at some point with alleged fraudsters.
Hence diversion fraud enquiries may involve the owners of the goods, their agents, the operators of warehouses and hauliers to be drawn into an investigation and subsequent proceedings.
Those innocent parties are often regarded as a potential source of further evidence against co-defendants and may be included in a prosecution for those sorts of policy reasons.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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Advance Fee Fraud
I have long experience of advance fee frauds involving trading in bank instruments or investment schemes where there is charging of advance fees before the promised benefit accrues. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
It is a well-known scenario for perfectly innocent parties to have allegations of conspiracy made against them by virtue of dealing at some point with alleged fraudsters.
Hence advance fee fraud enquiries may involve innocent intermediaries or salesmen drawn into an investigation and subsequent proceedings.
Those innocent parties are often regarded as a potential source of further evidence against co-defendants and may be included in a prosecution for those sorts of policy reasons.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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MTIC or Carousel Fraud
I have long experience of offences involving VAT fraud, including otherwise Missing Trader Intra Community Fraud (Carousel Fraud). Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Carousel fraud invariably involves very complex trading arrangements between UK and EU companies, involving VAT payable goods, such as computer chips, mobile phones and mp3 players.
At least one of the participants in the circle is a fraudster who decamps having charged but not paid on, VAT.
It is a well-known scenario for perfectly innocent parties to have allegations of conspiracy made against them by virtue of dealing at some point with alleged fraudsters.
Hence carousel fraud enquiries may involve innocent trading companies drawn into an investigation and subsequent proceedings.
Those innocent parties are often regarded as a potential source of further evidence against co-defendants and may be included in a prosecution for those sorts of policy reasons.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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Money Laundering
I have long experience of offences involving allegations of money laundering: where criminal property is alleged to have been concealed, disposed of, transferred or removed. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Professional advisors such as Solicitors, Accountants, Financial and Tax Brokers, Estate Agents and others have to be extremely alert to the possibility of criminal property moving through their hands.
Criminals routinely face criminal property and money laundering charges in addition to substantive charges.
It is a well-known scenario for perfectly innocent parties to have allegations of conspiracy made against them by virtue of dealing at some point with alleged fraudsters.
Hence money laundering enquiries may involve innocent parties being drawn into an investigation and subsequent proceedings.
Those innocent parties are often regarded as a potential source of further evidence against co-defendants and may be included in a prosecution for those sorts of policy reasons.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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Directors Disqualification
Disqualification Orders can be imposed on Directors of Companies to prevent such individuals from being involved in the management of Companies in the future. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Such Disqualification Orders can be made in either Criminal or Civil Courts.
Breach of such a Disqualification Order is a criminal offence but proceedings can be defended and we can advise on the initial disqualification and on defending prosecutions for breach.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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Restraint Orders
Restraint Orders which freeze assets pending future confiscation proceedings should take proper account of an individuals personal circumstances, enabling living and legal expenses to be met. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
I can make application to the Court on a client’s behalf to ensure fairness and balance in a Restraint Order enabling those expenses to be considered.
Barristers are expert advocates.
It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail
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Confiscation Orders
Once a confiscation order is made we may be able to appeal the original order if the basis on which the court made the order has changed and/or further information has come to light. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call 0845 643 6419 or e-mail
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If you are a solicitor and would like to discuss instructing Gerard Quirke at Citadel Chambers telephone Rodney Neeld, Senior Clerk on 0121 233 8500 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Insurance Fraud
Submitting a disputed insurance claim for compensation can lead to criminal proceedings if believed to be false.
The Fraud Act 2006, which makes it an offence to make false or misleading statements or to fail to disclose facts, with the intention of benefiting yourself.
I have long experience of offences involving insurance fraud and can help you if you find yourself in such a position.Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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Benefit and Pension Fraud
Claiming for benefits to which you may not be entitled is a criminal offence either welfare benefits or those which accrue by virtue of a pension scheme.
The Fraud Act 2006, which makes it an offence to make false or misleading statements or to fail to disclose facts, with the intention of benefiting yourself. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Under the Fraud Act 2006 it is also an offence to act against, the financial interests of another person while operating a pension scheme in order to benefit himself or some third party.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
If you are a public access client and have a legal problem or potential legal problem please call Gerard Quirke on 07983 565690 or e-mail
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SFO Prosecutions
I have long experience of cases involving allegations made by the Serious Fraud Office and can provide expert representation to those suspected of, or charged with such offences. Barrister Gerard Quirke is a specialist expert in serious crime.
Barristers are expert advocates. It is to a barrister that most solicitors will go to represent their client at Crown Court even when their client has consulted the solicitor first.
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