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Our leading financial investigations
& criminal defence solicitors are experts
in safeguarding you and your assets.

Financial Investigations Services

Our expert criminal defence solicitors
provide robust advice and representation,
protecting your rights.

Criminal Litigation Services

Protect your business and assets
with our team of experienced HMRC
VAT and Tax Defence Solicitors.

HMRC VAT & Tax Services

Creative solutions to complex problems

KANGS is an award-winning law firm with top-ranked professionals renowned for their expertise in both criminal and civil litigation. Our expert criminal defence solicitors provide advice and legal representation, protecting your rights.

Since 1997 KANGS has provided partner-led bespoke litigation services to a range of clients including international and national organisations, companies, senior executives, professionals, not-for-profit organisations and private individuals. As established criminal solicitors, 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

Testimonials

One of, if not the best, criminal specialist firms in the country
LEGAL 500
A well-run firm with a brilliant team of lawyers
CHAMBERS UK
A firm that is always ahead of the game and its competitors due to its outstanding client care and will to always win for their clients’.
LEGAL 500
The speed and accuracy at which the team works is breathtaking, and a brilliant service is always provided.
CHAMBERS UK
It has very bright individuals at all levels who know the system inside out
LEGAL 500

Latest News & Insights

Tax & HMRC

Understanding Tax Tribunals | First-tier Tax Tribunal and Upper Tribunal

This article outlines the tax tribunal process, starting with the First-tier Tax Tribunal for challenging HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) decisions. It also covers the statutory review process, which allows reconsideration without litigation, and details the appeal procedure to the Upper Tribunal for further examination. The function of Tax Tribunals, which are independent of Government, […]
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25/11/24
Understanding Tax Tribunals | First-tier Tax Tribunal and Upper Tribunal
Tax & HMRC
Over the last twenty-five years the team at KANGS have accumulated significant experience and substantial ‘know how’ resolving all types of disputes and settlements involving HMRC as amicably, successfully and cost effectively as possible. While we have secured amicable settlements for both individual and corporate clients, there are instances where reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement […]
20/11/24
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC
The regulations affecting liability for VAT on property transactions vary enormously according to the nature of the activity and whether it relates to property used for domestic or commercial purposes. Consideration of the potential impact of liability for VAT upon profitability is clearly crucial when formulating any proposals involving property development, building work of any […]
18/11/24
Account Freezing Order, POCA
In several articles previously published on this website, we have outlined the legal scope for authorities to seek the seizure of assets, freezing of bank accounts and forfeiture of goods where it is believed that they may represent the proceeds of crime, pending further investigation. The legal team at KANGS recently assisted a client successfully […]
13/11/24
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