Mr Laurence Grant > Duncan Lewis Solicitors > Harrow, England > Lawyer Profile

Duncan Lewis Solicitors
Suite 3d
79 College Road
Harrow
HA1 1BD
England

Work Department

Crime

Position

Laurence Grant is a consultant solicitor and specialises in a range of criminal defence matters including murder and attempted murder; GBH and other assault matters; serious fraud; conspiracy to smuggle drugs; people trafficking; armed robbery and blackmail. He also has extensive experience in handling more niche areas such as confiscation and motoring.

During his career he has investigated cases investigated and prosecuted by the NCA, HMRC, Serious Fraud Office, UK Borders Agency, Economic Crime Units, DWP, Local Authorities, Trading Standards and the SOCA. Since 1995, Laurence has represented clients at the police station, recognising that informed and intelligent advice at the station can make or break a case.

Having represented clients in some of the most serious MTIC prosecutions of the last decade, Laurence is recognised as a Grade A Fee Earner by the Complex Crimes Unit.

In 2012 along with his colleague, Laurence was responsible for establishing a dedicated Proceeds of Crime and Fraud Unit. This resulted in Duncan Lewis Solicitors being recognised as one of the leading providers of advice and representation in this highly specialised area. The unit represents clients nationwide and particularly focuses on proceedings where the Crown seeks multi-million pound benefit figures.

Career

Laurence was admitted as a solicitor in 1997 and become a consultant and joined Duncan Lewis in 2008.

Lawyer Rankings

London > Crime, fraud and licensing > Crime: general

Duncan Lewis Solicitorsstands out for its expertise in serious and complex cases, its tenacity and its realistic approach’. Hardeep Dhaliwal  and Sunjay Versani head the practice. Dhaliwal, ‘fair, well-prepared and a joy to deal with’, is experienced in cases involving extradition, sexual assault, and theft. Versani, ‘always responsive and very clear on next steps’, specialises in fraud and theft. Laurence Grant, ‘a superb tactical lawyer who chooses the right counsel for the right case’, is also experienced in fraud, as well as illicit drugs cases. Linda Barker, ‘brilliant with clients, relatable, empathetic‘, is experienced with murder, conspiracy to murder, and attempted murder. At the associate level, Olivia Amy Rose is a key figure to note.