Computer & Internet Crime

Tuckers Solicitors highly trained lawyers have specialist computer knowledge and utilise the latest, most advanced resources when investigating allegations or defending proceedings based on or incorporating information technology.

This department has successfully defended cases on copyright allegations, identity fraud, modification of computer systems, diversion of funds, file sharing over the internet through mediums including Torrent, Kazaa and Napster, trade description infringement, piracy, offences involving misuse, abuse and the unlawful access and modification of computer systems, as well as understanding digital language, such as “warez”, “phishing”, “pharming”, “hacking”, “cracking”, “spamming”, “DOS attacks” and “Botnet”.

Our team of lawyers and technology experts are able to forensically analyse electronic devices, computer hard drives and telephones, as well as being trained in the software packages used by prosecuting authorities such as the Police, Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA), the Federation against Copyright & Software Theft (FACT), the Entertainment & Leisure Software Publishers Association (ELSPA), the Business Software Alliance (BSA), the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society, as well as numerous local government trading standards departments.

Our lawyers are available 24 hours a day, providing immediate, first class legal advice, representation and assistance during legal proceedings. Please contact the Private Client Department on 020 7388 8333 or email info@tuckerssolicitors.com