ABV Solicitors > Hayes, England > Firm Profile

‘They are an exceptionally talented firm of specialist practitioners, formidable in their own right, and highly impressive as part of a team.’

‘They have high calibre professionals at all levels in the firm, with very wide-ranging experience in their specialist areas.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is a highly professional and tactical specialist partner. Tackles matters of complexity with ease and very strong client care skills.’

‘Deepak Vij is a very heavyweight and well known specialist. He regularly features in high profile cases of utmost seriousness and complexity.’

‘Fergus Harrington is an outstanding lawyer, excellent with clients, an instinctive tactician, diplomatic, sensitive, and always makes himself available. He really excels at serious crime, business and financial crime. A star in the making, he deserves to reach the very top of the profession.’

‘This is an excellent firm that is well run and works hard. The quality of work is excellent, and the solicitors and paralegals are very professional.’

‘Akhtar Ahmad brings a wealth of experience to difficult cases. Always looking for a different angle on a tricky case, he is also excellent at managing the anxieties of clients and their families.’

‘Deepak Vij – highly experienced in white-collar crime. He has seen it all.’

‘ABV Solicitors are a standout firm in the area of general crime. They have a wide spectrum of legal talent on their roster. They offer clients impeccable advice and a conscientious service, guiding them seamlessly through complex litigation when the stakes cannot be greater.’

‘They have a core of experienced solicitors who have been with the firm for over a decade. This means they are able to provide a comprehensive service, drawing on a wealth of practical experience across all levels of tribunal. They are extremely dedicated to client care and making an effort to match client to counsel.’

‘Rob Borwick has an approachable style offering frank, clear, and careful advice. Akhtar Ahmed is highly experienced across the spectrum of criminal law. Sunita Mehta is exceptionally hard-working and diligent with the ability to dig deep into a case and carefully scrutinise complex, detailed, and novel cases. Hanisha Godhania is unflappable in her approach and is not afraid to give strong advice when needed.’

‘Sunita Mehta is a partner who cares. She dedicates time to her clients and her cases in a way that is unusual in the current very busy climate and as a result, is a pleasure to work with. The care with which she analyses the issues ensures her clients are able to make the best decisions in their cases.’

‘ABV have real strength in depth, ranging from their partners to their trainees. They deliver a first-rate service to their clients through assiduous attention to detail and a highly committed approach to client care. Every solicitor I have worked with has shared that level of commitment, and it comes through in the case preparation.’

‘Akhtar Ahmad is one of the best solicitors in London. He brings an intellectual curiosity and an enthusiasm for the law to bear on a diverse practice encompassing terrorism offences, serious violence, dishonesty and sexual offending. Sunita Mehta has exceptional client care at the heart of her practice. She deals with litigation very efficiently, and running a case with her is always an easy experience.’

‘ABVs provide a premium service to their clients. They will go the extra yard to pursue lines of enquiry, instruct the best experts and demand a high level of service from their counsel.’

‘Akhtar Ahmad (Partner) is bright, enthusiastic and hard-working. He is able to rapidly deconstruct cases and identify the real issues. He is particularly well regarded in cases involving allegations of murder and terrorism. He also represents clients very effectively in fraud cases. He has a keen eye for detail, which is a vital quality for that type of work.’

‘Deepak Vij is a truly exceptional team leader and solicitor of the fraud and business crime team. Calm and meticulous, corporate and individual clients are always best served by Deepak and his team. Enjoying now an international practice this team are up there competing with the large corporate firms, providing exceptional client care and representation. An outstanding solicitor and a master tactician.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is a tenacious solicitor with superb judgment. Down to earth and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for her clients, she has generated an enviable reputation in fraud and business crime cases.’

‘Rohit Sharma commands the confidence of clients and the counsel, and is one to watch for the future.’

‘Deepak Vij has an incredible client following. Clients facing the largest and most complex allegations of financial crime flock to him as they appreciate he is one of the very best solicitors in this area. He is always on top of the facts of the case he is dealing with and puts clients at ease. He is a delight to work with. I have always found him to be very intelligent and insightful. His understanding of trial strategy is highly impressive.’

‘Akhtar Ahmad has practiced in crime for over two decades. Whilst his experience is vast, his enthusiasm has not waned. He is passionate about every client’s case. He is able to rapidly deconstruct even the most complex prosecution case and identify the holes to exploit. He gives clients realistic and enormously helpful advice about how to achieve the best possible outcome in their cases. He has an exceptional record of securing acquittals for his clients in cases of the highest gravity.’

‘Amirah Ajaz is an exceptional talent. She has the complete trust and respect of her colleagues and clients. She has conduct of a substantial portfolio of substantial fraud cases. Amirah is remarkably assiduous. She works incredibly hard to ensure no stone is left unturned. She is without doubt a superstar in the practice area of white-collar crime.’

‘Zahir Ahmed is a stalwart in heavy fraud cases. He has a calm demeanour which is both reassuring and contagious. His clients always know they are in good hands.’

‘This is one of the UK’s top fraud and regulatory specialist law firms. Boutique in terms of partner access and the flexibility to react to client needs, and a case CV that rivals any of the city-based international firms in the sector. They have depth in their team, from associate, through the mid ranks and all the way to the very experienced and well thought of partners.’