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14/11/19

Kangs Solicitors | Recognised As POCA Experts | Chambers & Partners Rankings Released

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The legal directory Chambers & Partners (2020 edition) has once again ranked Kangs Solicitors as one of the leading POCA & Asset Forfeiture law firms in the country.

The firm is very proud to be recognised as one of a select number of firms to receive this accolade and particularly pleased by the fact that it has now been ranked so highly for a number of consecutive years.

What Does Chambers & Partners Say About Kangs Solicitors POCA & Asset Forfeiture Defence Team?

Chambers & Partners is a leading directory of the legal profession. It undertakes extensive research in order to compile its annual rankings for solicitors and barristers.

Below is what Chambers & Partners says about the specialist POCA & Asset Forfeiture defence team at Kangs Solicitors:

What the team is known for: 

Dedicated white-collar crime team handling confiscations, restraint orders and cash seizures. Frequently represents high-profile individuals in proceeds of crime proceedings following convictions for fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to supply drugs. Also advises on civil cases brought by the NCA under POCA, including property freezing and civil recovery orders.

Strengths:

 A market commentator considers the firm to be "an example to the rest of the profession as to how a firm should be run, how clients should be treated and how a strong and technically gifted team of solicitors can be led to great success by a highly innovative and imaginative leadership."

A client is impressed by the team's "quality of work and advice," and describes the lawyers as "knowledgeable and approachable."

Notable practitioners

Sources value Hamraj Kang for being "masterful in his tactics on cases and brilliant at dealing with complex technical matters with an unerring ease." He has significant experience in both civil and criminal proceedings and confiscation processes. Commentators also praise his "encyclopaedic knowledge of law relating to all POCA and asset forfeiture matters."

John Veale is experienced in acting for clients in POCA proceedings relating to fraud and money laundering. A source describes him as "incredibly reassuring and knowledgeable," while another adds: "He is an astute, measured solicitor with superb knowledge of the restraint regime and is skilled in dealing with high-pressure situations while achieving great results for his clients."

Who Can I Contact For Help? | Kangs Criminal Fraud Defence Solicitors

We appreciate the significant upheaval that POCA, Restraint and Freezing Order investigations can have on a business, an individual client and family. We have many years’ experience of successfully guiding both corporate and individual clients through the criminal investigation and prosecution process.

Our team of solicitors, recognised in the field of POCA and Asset Forfeiture, is here to assist and can be contacted through any of the following:

Hamraj Kang
hkang@kangssolicitors.co.uk
07976 258171 | 020 7936 6396 | 0121 449 9888

John Veale
jveale@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 07989 521 210

Helen Holder
hholder@kanngssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 0161 817 5020

Tim Thompson
tthompson@kangssolicitors.co.uk
0121 449 9888 | 020 7936 6396 | 07989 521210

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