Call us0333 370 4333
14/11/19

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

Share

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

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
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC, Tax avoidance
We often discuss the activities of umbrella companies in our articles. Noting that whilst many provide legitimate and professional services, there are others established solely for the purpose of tax evasion and general financial fraud, often causing considerable hardship to unsuspecting workers whom they employ. In a previous article entitled ‘Umbrella Companies | Government Proposals […]
08/09/25
Financial Investigations, POCA, Serious Fraud
Client Delighted as KANGS Secures Favourable Settlement KANGS has successfully resolved Confiscation Proceedings, brought under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), to the complete satisfaction of our client, who had previously, along with his co-conspirator, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to defraud. John Veale of KANGS outlines how this successful result was achieved. The Circumstances […]
01/09/25

Get in touch

Need legal assistance? Contact our experienced team for prompt and professional support.
Your privacy is important to us and all details you share will be kept confidential. Please note do not accept legal aid instructions.
Old map of Birmingham