Promised big returns on an investment but left high and dry?
You’re not alone. And there is hope. Our investment fraud lawyers are ready to recover what’s yours.
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Expert legal support to reclaim your funds
Investment fraud can be devastating. It leaves you feeling isolated and powerless, but you don’t have to face it alone. As an SRA-regulated firm, we’ve helped thousands reclaim stolen funds, recovering over £45 million in just three years. Our expert UK-based solicitors specialise in tracing and recovering lost investments. And with our no-win, no-fee service, you only pay if your funds are returned.
Why WRS?
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No win, no fee solicitors
Recovery is risk-free with WRS. We work on a no-win, no-fee basis, so you only pay if we recover your money.
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Expert tracing services
Get the information you need to recover your funds. Our tracing specialists uncover critical evidence, strengthening your case and increasing your chances of recovery.
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Scam specialists
As an SRA-regulated firm, our UK-based solicitors have extensive experience in investment fraud recovery. We know the tactics scammers use, and the legal strategies to recover your money.
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See how we can help in a range of scenarios — from pension scams to fraudulent brokers.
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Investment scam recovery
How investment scams happen
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They pretend to be legitimate
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Then come the demands
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And then they disappear
How to spot an investment scam
Warning signs
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How they target you
How to protect yourself
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Why WRS?
Supporting you is our priority. That’s why we provide personalised plans and care around the clock to our clients.
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Personalised plans
Get a bespoke recovery programme for personalised support and the most cost-effective plans.
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Care around the clock
Being a victim of fraud can be devastating. We offer expert guidance and support when you need it.
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Regulated and reputable
Access ethical, transparent and secure support from a SRA-regulated firm.
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Recovering over £50,000,000 for clients like you
Over the past 3 years, we’ve recovered more than £50,000,000 for our clients. It’s thanks to our team of solicitors and recovery claim specialists who trace and recover the investments you’ve lost from scams. Plus, we offer a no-win, no-fee service. You won’t pay a thing unless we recover your money.
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Josh Chinn
Co-founder and Solicitor
Josh is a fully qualified solicitor who graduated from the University of Liverpool with a 2:1 in his LLB degree. He has recently been shortlisted as Young Lawyer of the Year 2024 as well as being shortlisted in two categories in the North West Leadership Awards.
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Richard Irving
Co-founder & Head of Operations
Richard is one of the co-founders of Wealth Recovery Solicitors, Having an extensive background in residential property , He has developed and owns companies that have covered all aspects of property from land acquisition through planning and development right through to sales and building portfolios.
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David Jones
Director & Owner
David is consistently ranked in the Legal 500 for his tenacious problem solving and business acumen. Having been called to the Bar in 2006 and following a stint as an in-house lawyer in London David cross-qualified as a Solicitor in 2009.
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Aaron Levin
Chief Operating Officer
Aaron has vast experience in the COO role, with a background in different areas such as the medical industry and hospitality.
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Nick Johnson
Head of Compliance
A proud past President of the Manchester Law Society, as well as a former Managing Partner of Glaisyers Solicitors & Chairman of the Board Corpus Christi Catholic Academy Trust, Nick brings with him a wealth of experience in his role as Head of Compliance.
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Liam Ben Ari
Head of Crypto Investigations
Joining WRS’s Cryptocurrency Investigation team, Liam has always had a keen interest in the Metaverse, in particular NFTs.
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Nic Roe
Solicitor
Nic joined WRS in August 2021, and after impressing with his fee earning and excellent results for clients was rewarded with a training contract in February 2023. Nic continues to run his own case load and help those who have been a victim of a scam get their money back.
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Hafsa Khan
Trainee Solicitor
Hafsa completed her Law LLB Degree at the University of Nottingham, achieving a 2.1 before completing her LPC LLM in Manchester.
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Kieran Barrow
Trainee Solicitor
Kieran graduated from Newcastle University with a 2:1 degree in Law and has since completed a combined Master’s with his LPC in Law, Business, and Management.
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Abigail Hurley
Paralegal
Abigail graduated with a first class BA Honours degree in English Literature at Newcastle University before going on to attain her Master of Laws in Manchester.
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Ben Walton
Paralegal
Ben graduated with an 1st Class LLB Law Degree from the University of Durham in 2024.
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Caitlin Blood
Paralegal
Caitlin completed her Law degree at the University of Durham, achieving a 2:1 overall.
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Daniel Barlow
Paralegal
Daniel graduated from Lancaster University with a 2:1 degree in Law, and has since gone onto complete the first part of his Solicitors Qualifying Exam in 2023.
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Elisa Syal
Paralegal
Elisa graduated with a first class BA Honours degree in Politics and Criminology at the University of Manchester.
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Ellie Barnes
Paralegal
Ellie graduated with First Class Honors in Law from the University of Leeds and is set to begin her SQE studies next year.
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Hannah Daw
Paralegal
Hannah completed her degree at the University of Durham, achieving a 2:1 in her LLB programme.
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Luke Caldwell
Paralegal
Luke graduated from Liverpool University with a 2:1 in Law and went on to work at firm working in Civil Litigation, specialising in Credit Hire.
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Sophie Grundy
Paralegal
Sophie joins WRS, after spending the initial stages of her legal career at a well known firm in Liverpool.
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Avi Chinn
Head of First Response
Avi has a successful background in sales and marketing and has worked across a range of sectors from tech to marketing, including working for global leading tech firms such as Google.
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Jonathan Franks
First response team
Jonathan brings a unique blend of expertise in banking and finance to his role at WRS as part of the first response team.
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Joseph Chinn
First response team
Joseph joins WRS as part of the first response team, Joe is responsible for dealing with new enquiries and is tasked with the important role in helping clients really find out where their hard earned money has gone and discuss with them a potential gameplan and what WRS can do to help them out of an awful situation
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Sarah Walker
First response team
Sarah graduated from the University of Huddersfield with a 2:1 LLB Law Degree and went on to work in Criminal Law.
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Tom Higginson
First Response team
A sales and financial market expert, Tom brings a great blend of qualities and experience to the First Response team here at WRS.
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Eleanor Taylor
HR
Eleanor is a HR specialist who brings with her a wealth of experience in HR and people management.
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Mark Montaldo
Consultant Solicitor
Mark is a solicitor with 15 years of experience in ligitation and dispute resolution. During the early years of his career, he dealt with complex personal injury matters, with a focus on multi-jurisdictional litigation.
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Thomas Blanchfield
Consultant
Thomas is an accountant by trade and has held numerous senior positions in several large law firms, most recently as Finance Director.
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Investment Scams FAQs
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How do I report investment fraud in the UK?
If you suspect investment fraud, report it immediately to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and Action Fraud. Action Fraud is the UK’s national reporting centre for fraud and cybercrime. Reporting scams helps authorities investigate scammers and prevent others from falling victim to fraud. You can also check the FCA’s warning list to verify if a firm is genuine before investing.
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What is the most common type of investment scam?
Investment fraud takes many forms, with scammers using different tactics to deceive victims. Some of the most common scams include:
- Pension scams: Fraudsters trick victims into transferring their retirement savings into fraudulent schemes.
- Pump-and-dump scams: Scammers inflate stock prices through misleading claims before selling their shares at a profit.
- Romance scams: Scammers build online relationships to convince victims to invest in fraudulent opportunities.
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What is a tracing service in investment fraud?
Tracing services in investment fraud involves following the movement of funds to identify and recover assets lost to fraudulent schemes. In cryptocurrency investment cases, this involves blockchain forensic investigations that track stolen digital assets across different wallets and exchanges. Once the journey of your investment has been mapped, our fraud recovery experts create a detailed report to support your case and significantly improve the chance of reclaiming your lost investments.