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.
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
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
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
White Collar Crime
Our award winning criminal defence solicitors provide invaluable support throughout the criminal defence process for those facing allegations of white collar crime and financial crime. 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
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
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
Testimonials
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Trade Mark Opposition Success in the UKIPO
Where an individual or entity seeks to register a trade mark that is considered similar to an existing Mark, the owner of the existing Mark may oppose the application on the grounds that the “applied for” Mark causes damage or detriment to the registered Mark. This was the situation in a case where we at […]
06/11/25
Criminal Litigation
For many people, having never been in trouble with the police means that navigating a police interview can be daunting and overwhelming. We receive calls and emails every day regarding voluntary police interviews, so in this article we answer some of the most frequently asked questions. What is a voluntary police interview? There is a […]
03/11/25
Insolvency
In the case of Ciddy Ltd v Natalia [2025] EWHC 1616 (Ch), Judge Agnello KC dismissed a bankruptcy petition issued in respect of an unpaid debt arising from a Loan Agreement, which the court found resulted from an ‘unfair relationship’ and contained an unenforceable penalty clause. Anjana Natalia (‘the debtor’) challenged the petition on the […]
30/10/25
DBS, Regulatory
KANGS recently assisted our client, a Senior Healthcare Practitioner, in opposing a 'Minded to Bar' letter served by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) following an incident at work. Helen Holder of KANGS explains how we guided our client and achieved this successful outcome. The Circumstances The ‘Minded to Bar’ letter alleged that our client […]
23/10/25
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