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CRIMINAL DEFENCE LAWYERS
INSIDER TRADING SOLICITORS
If you are being accused of insider trading, it is vital to seek legal advice as quickly as possible. Insider trading is a serious business crime and a charge of this nature can have severe repercussions on both your personal and professional life.
Mission
Sanctions for individuals convicted of insider trading can encompass lengthy custodial sentences and fines. Specialised solicitors in insider trading possess the knowledge, expertise, and experience required to construct a robust defence for your case and achieve the optimal outcome.
What constitutes insider trading?
Insider trading, also referred to as insider dealing, transpires when an individual engages in securities transactions based on privileged information they have obtained.
Privileged information is data not yet in the public domain and, if disclosed, would impact the value of the securities.
What does the law stipulate regarding insider trading?
Insider trading constitutes a criminal offence under Section 52 of the Criminal Justice Act 1993.
An individual is deemed to have committed insider trading if:
they engage in transactions involving securities that are influenced by the (internal) information they possess
they prompt another individual to engage in transactions involving securities that are (whether or not the other person is aware) influenced by the information
they disclose the information, except in the legitimate execution of their employment, official duties, or profession, to another individual
the securities transactions occur on a regulated market or
their transactions rely on a professional intermediary or they act as a professional intermediary themselves
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