‘ABV have established themselves as a top legal services provider in white-collar crime, serious fraud and general crime.’

‘ABV are routinely involved in the most high-profile cases, often with an international dimension. They provide an all-round first-class representation for clients and in particular professionals charged with serious fraud offences. Their client care is exceptional. They are respected by others in their field and offer hugely committed individuals at all levels.’

‘Deepak Vij continues to provide outstanding representation for high-profile corporate and individual clients, at an international level.‘

‘ABV Solicitors is an outstanding firm. Their attention to the detail of their clients’ cases and their client care are exemplary. Their solicitors are divided into teams so that they can offer specialist services to general crime and fraud clients.’

‘Deepak Vij is insightful, dedicated and highly effective at achieving results for clients in large and high-profile cases.’

‘Akhtar Ahmed is a highly experienced criminal defence lawyer. He breathes enthusiasm into every case he deals with and ensures every conceivable point supporting his client’s case is fully investigated and persuasively communicated to the court.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is highly intelligent and astute. She always delivers for her clients due to her formidable ability and outstanding work ethic.’

‘IBB are a hard working and efficient firm. They understand the intricacies of criminal law and care about their clients. The firm is well used to dealing with technical and expert evidence.’

‘Eddie Tang has a good rapport with his clients and often goes the extra mile to support them. Qaisar Shah is a hardworking member of the team who has a good understanding of what is required for his cases.’

‘Eddie Tang and the team are super efficient and responsive, and really go the extra mile for their clients. They cover a huge range of offences with expertise, and are very strong at matching the right solicitor with the right counsel for the right cases. An exceptional team right across the board.’

‘Eddie Tang is a premier league criminal solicitor, leading his department from the front.’

‘Anna Ford is a pleasure to work with. She quickly understands the evidence in a case and how proceedings may develop. She has a keen eye for detail, a reassuring manner with clients, a can-do attitude and real skill.’

‘Eddie Tang is well known for his expertise and impressive client care. His experience shows in all of his cases in the results he obtains. Senior Associate Kam Varaitch is another impressive and experienced lawyer with strong client care.’

‘A focus on client care. Diversity in the team.’

‘Anna Ford is extremely hard working.’

‘Stuart Matthews displays outstanding empathy.’

‘A seriously professional and well respected outfit which has maintained a bespoke service at all levels and provides exceptional quality notwithstanding its recent expansion. Proper players in crime across the country.’

‘Julian Richards is a standout tactician in serious crime, rightly enjoys an excellent reputation and is sought out for the most serious and complex cases. Stuart Matthews manages to deliver realistic advice based on good judgment in private crime and protest work.’

‘Reeds is a growing firm. Their in-house team of barristers works to an unusually high level for a solicitor firm. They have extremely able and hard-working teams on all their cases and I have been consistently impressed with their level of client care and support.’

‘Julian Richards stands out. He is able and tactically astute.’

‘I consider this to be the leading criminal solicitors firm outside London in the South East, and to be on a par with the leading London firms.’

‘Catherine McCarthy has an unrivalled level or experience, intuition as to the prosecution’s next move and motives, an incredible capacity for detail, and prepares cases incredibly thoroughly.’

‘Dennis Clarke is simply outstanding.’

‘They are Proceeds of Crime Act specialists who know the area well. They live and breath confiscation work.’

‘Dainel Borsch has been doing Proceeds of Crime Act work for a long time. He dominates the area and is full of sage advice.’

‘Clarke Kiernan is a superb firm of criminal litigators whom I have worked for over many years. Throughout that time, in my experience, the standard of their preparation and client care has never dipped below the highest water mark.’

‘Daniel Bonich is a pre-eminent and highly respected member of the profession. As a case litigator, Daniel’s reputation is unimpeachable. I have always been hugely impressed by his knowledge and his professionalism.’

‘Enormous strength in depth. Fine lawyers as well as great at client care. The client really does come first. Supremely professional yet user friendly.’

‘Simon Samuels is a legend among Essex solicitors and clients. Ian Clift is highly professional as well as empathetic.’

‘Matthew Bone has an unparalleled procedural and ethical knowledge.’

‘Every member of the team is enthusiastic and committed to their client’s case. They have an excellent relationship with the client who seems to trust them 100%. No stone is left unturned in the preparation of the case. An absolute go to firm.’

‘A complete knowledge of the case. They wholeheartedly embrace the agreed case strategy and are excellent at offering insight.’

‘The best general crime firm in Essex in my opinion. Hard working, able and dedicated to their clients. Much of their business is repeat business because the service they get is so good. There is always someone at court to assist. They prepare their cases well and from an early stage.’

‘Ian Clift is an excellent instructing solicitor but also a very capable advocate. Very astute. Matthew Bone has a very good knowledge of criminal law and he is an effective advocate in the Crown Court. Simon Samuels engenders loyalty from his clients in the magistrates court due to diligence and hard work.’

‘This practice is excellent as it works as a team. Every client receives a first class service. They are both attentive and diligent.’

‘This is a firm that routinely provides the sort of service that I would want for a member of my own family. This level of quality is rare these days in legal aid crime.’

Stephen Halloran – technically brilliant; always up to date with key legal developments.’

‘Nick Titchener – hugely efficient, organised with a great business mind.’

‘Based on my experience of criminal defence solicitors working in this geographical area, I would have no hesitation in asserting that Lawtons are by far the best. The firm is well run, dependable and respected. Clients are well looked after and cases are properly prepared. I have recommended Lawtons to others and would have no hesitation in doing so again.

‘Lawtons continuously demonstrate that they care about the client, going above and beyond to ensure that the client has the best representation for their case.’

‘Stephen Halloran – excellent attention to detail, knowledge, availability and communication.’

Stephen Halloran is an excellent lawyer and provided first-class service to me – he exhibited excellent judgement at every turn.’

‘Stephen Halloran is a superb litigator and provides an outstanding service to his clients, with realistic and comprehensive advice, delivered with compassion and care.’

‘This a modern and dynamic firm that provides an efficient and expert service.’

‘Sasha Sidhu is a very experienced solicitor who is able to get to the issues quickly and efficiently.’

‘The team attracts a great amount of the most serious kinds of work, especially murders and gang crime. Disproportionately so, for the size of the firm. They therefore have developed a great deal of experience in handling this kind of work.’

‘They take real interest in the results of cases and in choosing barristers that fight hard for the best outcomes for clients.’

‘Sasha Sidhu is fantastic at gaining and retaining the trust of lay clients facing the most serious of charges, and is widely trusted by lay clients. He has a lot of shrewd judgement in tactical decisions about cases and has a strong reputation amongst lay clients.’

‘The firm Sasha Sidhu has built is one that is diverse and enthusiastic about helping lay clients.’

‘Sasha Sidhu leads from the front and heads up a professional team of lawyers and paralegals in serious crime. They prepare briefs properly and nothing is too much for them when they are representing the full interests of clients. They are collaborative and keep all parties very much informed. Technologically advanced and very proactive.’

‘Sasha Sidhu is very well known in his sphere; incredibly smart both in sartorial elegance and more importantly in mental dexterity. He is stand out in his field and has been involved in a large number of leading cases.’

‘Richard Atkinson was smart, professional, patient and extremely knowledgeable.’

‘The whole firm represent a long-standing commitment to client care.’

‘Richard Atkinson is one of the most highly respected solicitors in criminal law in the country. A tactical master but able to relate to clients from all walks of life.’

‘Tuckers have long been a firm that puts client care beyond all else. They have a close-knit team who are always available.’

‘Nicola Hall is always available and hard-working.’

‘Richard Atkinson is a stalwart of the profession, demonstrating interest and enthusiasm in every case he deals with.’

‘Excellent individual client care, very diverse client base. Experts in dealing with the most complex criminal cases.’

‘Linda Barker – very experienced, loyal client base, would do anything to help clients. User friendly, pleasure to work with.’

‘Olivia Amy Rose is up and coming, very diligent, and focused.’

‘Fantastic expertise on confiscation and fraud. Solicitors who know the law inside out.’

‘Simon Connolly is an absolute star on confiscation law.’

‘The firm covers the full range of criminal work and remains a market-leader in both private and legal aid work. The firm has a wealth of experience with an expertise in fraud work.’

‘James Constable is an excellent solicitor with legal acumen and great interpersonal skills.’

‘I have always been impressed by James Constable’s hard work, exceptional client care and fantastic grasp of criminal law practice and procedure. James is attentive and understanding with new clients and his calm and collected approach reassures them from the outset and no doubt makes the case easier for all involved.’

‘The criminal team at BP Collins are excellent and a true credit to the firm.’

‘Jonathan Moss is an excellent criminal lawyer. He has an excellent knowledge of the law but also understands how to explain it to clients with little, or no, background knowledge. He is approachable, helpful and hard-working.’

‘James Constable is great to work with. He’s always on top of the evidence, and immediately finds a way through it for his client. I find his approach very approachable and understated, yet highly effective. Always polite, helpful and ready to assist.’

‘A fantastic firm with an outstanding reputation.’

‘James Constable provides an excellent service to clients. He’s hard-working and provides clients with accurate and robust advice.’

‘Jonothan Moss is first class and goes above and beyond for his clients. His enthusiasm and attention to detail means no stone is left unturned.’