Rosenblatt Group Plc has strengthened its offer to clients with the launch of a new White Collar Fraud & Financial Crime division. The new division will be headed by the recently appointed partner, Manraj Somal. Manraj joined Rosenblatt from KPMG LLP, where he was UK Head of Corporate Crime Legal. He will be joined by Frances Murray who previously worked at Kangs Solicitors where she was Head of the London office. At Kangs, she practiced predominantly in the area of white collar and serious crime. The White Collar Fraud & Financial Crime division will form part of Rosenblatt's internationally renowned Dispute Resolution practice. The division will provide advice and support for individuals and companies. This support will include dealing with compliance issues, investigations (both internal and external), defending prosecutions, or helping clients who are the victims of financial crime. Tasked with building the new division, Manraj and his team will work closely with other Rosenblatt divisions and practice areas. The division will create a new offering for the Group as it increases the areas in which Rosenblatt can support its clients. Financial crime is an increasing threat driven by the growth of cybercrimes such as identity theft and phishing, as well more traditional forms of financial crime such as money laundering, tax evasion and fraud. According to Financial Conduct Authority estimates, the financial services industry is spending over £650 million[1] annually in dedicated staff time to combat fraud, money laundering and other financial crimes.