Business Details
Expert Legal Defence for Fraud & Serious Criminal Cases
Opus Law is a market-leading law firm specialising in defending fraud and serious criminal cases. Established with a reputation for excellence, we operate nationally from offices in Bradford, Birmingham, and London. Our team of nationally recognised lawyers brings decades of combined experience to handle the most complex and high-profile cases. We are proud to be a founding member of the Specialist Fraud Panel and a trusted participant in the Legal Aid Agency's Very High Cost Case Panel. Our dedication to meticulous preparation, forensic analysis, and unrivalled client care has earned us recognition in the Legal 500 for six consecutive years.We pride ourselves on understanding the unique pressures our clients face, whether in multi-million-pound fraud cases, complex conspiracies, or high-profile regulatory matters. Our expertise extends beyond litigation to include strategic advice on disclosure systems and their inherent challenges. With a track record of success in the most demanding cases, we remain committed to achieving results while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and ethical practice.
Services
Fraud Defence
Serious/Complex Crime
Regulatory Law
Sports Law
Highlights and features
- Recognised by Legal 500 as a leading fraud defence firm for six consecutive years
- Founding members of the Specialist Fraud Panel
- Participants in the Legal Aid Agency's Very High Cost Case Panel
- Nationally recognised lawyers with expertise in high-profile cases
- Unrivalled client care focused on individual client needs
Associations and certifications
- Solicitors Regulation Authority
- Legal 500
What people say
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Successful relationship
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Services
Fraud Defence
Opus Law provides specialist defence representation in complex fraud cases. Our team has extensive experience handling multi-million-pound fraud prosecutions from the Serious Fraud Office, HMRC, and other agencies. We combine tactical expertise with comprehensive case analysis to achieve successful outcomes. Our Legal 500 recognition reflects our consistent success in defending clients against serious financial crime allegations.
Serious/Complex Crime
We defend clients in the most serious criminal matters including murder, human trafficking, and terrorism cases. Our lawyers leverage deep knowledge of disclosure systems and procedural challenges to build robust defences. With regular appearances in Crown Courts and Court Martials, we provide strategic representation backed by decades of combined experience in high-stakes criminal litigation.
Regulatory Law
Our regulatory law team advises businesses and professionals facing investigations by UK regulatory bodies. We provide strategic guidance for cases involving Trading Standards, Health and Safety Executive, and professional regulators. With expertise in navigating complex regulatory frameworks, we help clients manage investigations while maintaining business operations and professional standing.
Sports Law
Opus Law offers comprehensive sports law services including contractual advice, disciplinary matters, and regulatory compliance. We represent Premier League clubs, athletes, and sports organisations in domestic and international disputes. Our unique experience includes reinstating a football club to the FA Cup and representing high-profile sports figures in disciplinary proceedings before the FA and CAS.
People
Ben Jones
Lawyer
Recognised Legal 500 lawyer with extensive experience in fraud and serious crime defence. Regularly instructed in high-profile cases, combining forensic analysis with practical legal strategy. Demonstrated commitment to client care and case preparation.
Questions
What areas of law does Opus Law specialise in?
We specialise in fraud defence, serious/complex criminal cases, regulatory law, and sports law matters.
Do you handle cases outside Yorkshire?
Yes, we operate nationally with offices in Bradford, Birmingham, and London, handling cases across the UK.
Is Legal Aid available for my case?
Legal Aid is available in most fraud and serious crime cases we handle. Our team can advise on eligibility.
How experienced is your sports law team?
We have represented Premier League clubs at Wembley and handled cases at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
Reviews (1)
Javed Iqbal
Sep 28, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
I had a criminal case and was told Ben Jones at Opus law Bradford was the man to go to. He dealt with my case in the most professional manner. I would recommend as he had been excellent.
Javed Iqbal.
I had a criminal case and was told Ben Jones at Opus law Bradford was the man to go to. He dealt with my case in the most professional manner. I would recommend as he had been excellent.
Javed Iqbal.
