Exclusive: Criminal Noose Tightens as CPS Expose Jonathan Harris Sinclair, Setfords Law, and David Maxwell Middleburgh of Kingsley Wood Solicitors as Fraudsters in a Corrupt Conspiracy to Steal £322K.
LONDON, UK – 28 June 2025 – Financial Fraudster News Investigations has reviewed documents dated 6 June 2011, which show that fraudster and Setfords Law solicitor David Maxwell Middleburgh (now of Kingsley Wood Solicitors) gave a solicitor's undertaking that funds totaling £321,830.34 plus interest would be held by Jonathan Harris Sinclair for the benefit of Rodney Whiston-Dew.
The funds were to be held in escrow and remain ring-fenced under the terms of the solicitor's undertaking, which was relied upon by numerous parties including Mr. Whiston-Dew as the sole beneficiary, as well as judges, Her Majesty’s Court and Tribunal Service (HMCTS), and the CPS.
Moreover, following a civil court case brought against Mr. Whiston-Dew, when a major creditor was awarded judgment and substantial damages, that creditor then sought to charge assets held under the terms of the solicitor's undertaking.
Amid suspicions of fraud, it was at this inflection point, where the creditor sought to charge the assets, that suspicions rose and the belief materialized that the assets were dissipated by the alleged corrupt lawyer, aided and abetted by Setfords Law and Jonathan Harris Sinclair.
Thereafter, the doubts of theft seemingly materialized and began to manifest as the alleged fraudsters, in letters from Jonathan Harris Sinclair, Setfords Law, and David Maxwell Middleburgh, began to weave a pack of lies, even providing the CPS with unconscionable excuses and fraudulent statements as to why the solicitor's undertaking would not extend to funds being deposited with HMCTS.
On 17 August 2021, Setfords Law and solicitor David Maxwell Middleburgh wrote to the creditor in a last-ditch attempt to pervert the course of justice, stating that Mr. Whiston-Dew was, in fact, not the beneficiary. The clear motive behind the letter was the fraudulent attempt by Jonathan Harris Sinclair, Setfords Law, and David Maxwell Middleburgh to steal the funds held under the terms of the solicitor's undertaking.
Between 2012 and 2020, Jonathan Harris Sinclair, a liquidator operating from a discreet Hendon, North London office (pictured right), filed a series of fraudulent liquidator reports pertaining to Judmick Estates Ltd's liquidation process.
Although Jonathan Harris Sinclair was tasked with the distribution of proceeds to its creditors, which included Mr. Whiston-Dew, there has been no sign of the alleged stolen funds, purportedly held under the terms of the solicitor's undertaking, totaling £321,830.34.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations has seen Companies House filings, and since 2012, the funds held have, in fact, surprisingly decreased, not increased, despite accrued interest—a worrying sign for Mr. Whiston-Dew and his creditors.
Continuing Fraudulent Conduct
Financial Fraudster News Investigations was shown documents dated 19 August 2021 by the CPS, who wrote to lawyers acting for Mr. Whiston-Dew (the subject of a Proceeds of Crime Act Order) highlighting the irrational conduct of Jonathan Harris Sinclair and David Maxwell Middleburgh. These individuals, now in a desperate state, wrote to the CPS to be released from the solicitor's undertaking; the CPS flatly declined. Meanwhile, Jonathan Harris Sinclair and David Maxwell Middleburgh had consistently refused to pay the funds to HMCTS, despite Mr. Whiston-Dew's consent at the material time (now withdrawn).
Furthermore, the CPS wrote to Mr. Whiston-Dew and made it absolutely clear that the assets held under the solicitor's undertaking belonged unequivocally to Mr. Whiston-Dew.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations has identified that the irrational actions, born of dishonesty, have driven Jonathan Harris Sinclair, Setfords Law, and David Maxwell Middleburgh to commit criminal offenses to unjustly enrich each party. But the game appears to be over for the individuals who have abused their positions for personal gain in a grave abuse of trust. So, where is the money…?
Financial Fraudster News Investigations has been informed that Setfords Law and David Maxwell Middleburgh will be reported to the SRA, and that the first of several civil actions will be brought against Jonathan Harris Sinclair.
Financial Fraudster News Investigations has asked Jonathan Harris Sinclair, Setfords Law, David Maxwell Middleburgh, and Rodney Whiston-Dew to comment; all have declined.
Click on the linked articles below:
Systemic Corruption? Setfords Law Ltd and lawyer David Maxwell Middleburgh knowingly abused its position to aid and abet the criminal conduct of liquidator Jonathan Harris Sinclair
UK Liquidator Jonathan Harris Sinclair accused of being the mastermind behind the £322,000 theft, aided and abetted by Setfords Law solicitor
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