About Us
The Private Prosecution and Commercial Disputes Law Firm
About Edmonds Marshall McMahon
Edmonds Marshall McMahon (EMM) is a leading team of financial crime and commercial disputes lawyers, recognised as the ONLY Band 1 private prosecution firm in BOTH Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners directories. The firm is led by founding partners with more than 70 years’ combined experience in criminal justice.
Founded in 2012, we offer a focused, and highly effective, service to our clients. Our expertise includes private prosecutions for fraud, corporate dishonesty, complex commercial disputes and bringing and defending civil fraud claims. We also advise clients on the best means of retrieving assets linked to the UK and recovering the proceeds of crime through civil asset recovery, criminal confiscation and compensation orders.
Our work is recognised by the foremost legal directories:
Discover our legal servicesWe don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to investigations, private prosecutions and high-stakes fraud and commercial disputes. Instead, we draw on our extensive experience and expertise to develop the most effective strategy for each case. That allows us to apply imaginative, case-specific thinking and consistently deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Meet the EMM team
We are a unique firm of solicitors and barristers with an unrivalled track record in conducting major fraud prosecutions and regulatory work.
We continue to strengthen our team with new partners who bring specialist expertise in investigations, private prosecutions and complex disputes, enhancing the breadth and depth of our offering.
Meet our specialist legal teamThe private prosecution specialists
Our clients trust us for our precision, strategy and results in complex criminal litigation, and we are proud to be the UK’s leader in private prosecutions, as evidenced by our top-tier rankings from both Chambers & Partners and the Legal 500.
We have been integral in shaping this area of law, handling some of the most significant cases to date. That includes the largest corporate private prosecution and Britain’s biggest ever privately brought case.
Civil fraud and trust litigation
Civil fraud litigation offers powerful remedies to locate, freeze and retrieve assets from fraudsters and those who receive the proceeds of crime.
That can include worldwide freezing injunctions, orders for the disclosure of crucial information and orders entitling a claimant’s legal team to search premises and IT systems for evidence that is at risk of being improperly destroyed or tampered with.
We undertake civil fraud, trust and asset-tracing work and collaborate with other specialist firms to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.
Our Ethos
We are committed to acting decisively and strategically in challenging civil and criminal cases to help our clients regain control and achieve effective resolution.
Find out why we existWhy Prosecute?
Traditional law enforcement channels do not always deliver the outcomes victims of fraud, financial crime and misconduct deserve. Private prosecution offers a direct and powerful route to justice.
Discover why private prosecutions matterLatest legal insights
EMM Recovers over US$3.15+ Million for Victim of International Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud
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The Coldcard Exploit: Why Victims May Have Two Routes to Recovery
When litigation conduct crosses the line: indemnity costs in Mitchell Winehouse v Parry and another – which way will Prince Harry’s case go?
R v Taktouk: EMM secures payment of confiscation order by Elie Taktouk
Unfair Prejudice Petitions: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Means for Shareholders
The Expansion of Corporate Criminal Liability: Preparing for Reforms - now in force since 29th June 2026
