Criminal Defence Solicitors
KANGS is a leading, award-winning criminal defence law firm, recognised nationally for our excellence in both criminal and civil litigation.
Since 1997 KANGS has provided partner-led bespoke litigation services, specialising HMRC tax and VAT fraud investigations, white collar crime, financial crime, regulatory offences, serious crime and sexual offence cases.
Our team of top-ranked solicitors is renowned for providing strategic legal advice and robust representation across a wide range of criminal defence and complex legal matters. As an established criminal law firm, we pride ourselves on our top rankings by leading legal directories Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
Areas of practice
When your freedom and reputation are on the line, trust in our accomplished team of criminal defence lawyers to navigate you through the complexities of the legal system. With a steadfast commitment to securing favourable outcomes, we specialise in a wide array of criminal litigation matters.
Financial Investigations
Our financial crime team is top ranked and offers representation and guidance to individuals facing financial investigations with precision and expertise. Learn more
Criminal Litigation
Our Tier 1 ranked team supports to clients dealing with a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including fraud, money laundering, theft, drug offences, murder and general criminal charges. Learn more
HMRC & Tax
We act for taxpayers in HMRC investigations, civil tax enquiries and HMRC criminal prosecutions. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in MTIC, Tax Fraud, Kittel and VAT fraud cases. Learn more
Civil Fraud
Our specialist team of civil fraud lawyers provides support to both corporate entities and individuals. We act for both claimants and defendants in civil fraud proceedings often involving a significant international dimension. Learn more
Insolvency
Our lawyers boast extensive expertise in restructuring and both criminal and civil insolvency proceedings, including civil claims against company directors and director disqualification proceedings. Learn more
Commercial Disputes
Our skilled team adeptly handles a diverse array of commercial disputes with professionalism, employing mediation, arbitration, negotiation and commercial litigation as necessary. Learn more
Sexual Offences
As top ranked criminal defence lawyers, we provide empathetic legal representation for clients facing sexual offence allegations involving indecent images, rape or sexual assault, safeguarding their rights. Learn more
POCA & Confiscation
Top ranked nationally for ‘POCA and Asset Forfeiture work' our team adeptly guide clients through all issues including Restraint Orders, Confiscation Orders and Cash Seizures. Learn more
Regulatory
We assist clients in a wide spectrum of regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, trading standards and environment agency investigations and health and safety offences. Learn more
Intellectual Property
Our experienced team of Intellectual Property lawyers offer tailored legal guidance to resolve complex IP disputes and supporting IP asset commercialisation. Learn more
Police Station Advice
Our lawyers offer expert legal representation in police or authority interviews, helping clients navigate the process effectively while ensuring their rights are protected. Learn more
White Collar Crime
Our award winning team provides invaluable support throughout the criminal defence process for those facing allegations of white collar crime and financial crime. Learn more
Testimonials
Latest News & Insights
Director Disqualification Proceedings | Why Company Directors May Use Voluntary Undertakings
Director disqualification, as set out in the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (‘the Act’), serves to protect the public interest by preventing further misconduct on the part of an offending director. It does so by imposing a period during which the individual is disqualified from holding any office within a corporate body. Whilst the vast […]
22/09/25
FCA Investigations, Financial Investigations, Serious Fraud
In the recent case of R v Hayes; R v Palombo [2025] UKSC 29, the Supreme Court quashed the convictions of bankers Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo, finding both unsafe as the result of serious flaws in their respective trials. Both bankers had previously been convicted and imprisoned, in separate proceedings, for conspiracy to defraud […]
18/09/25
Criminal Litigation, Sexual Offences
An indecent image is one showing a child or children, with or without an adult, under the age of 18, which may include a nude or partially clothed child or children, and which may portray one or more posing in a sexual manner. There are three categories of indecent images which are covered by the […]
16/09/25
Financial Investigations, Insolvency, Tax & HMRC
A company director loan refers either to money lent to the company, for example, to support its cashflow during a difficult period, or money taken from the company by one or more directors by way of loan. This article focuses on money taken from the company by way of loan, which is perfectly legal provided […]
10/09/25
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