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Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors ‘stands 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.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fair, well-prepared and a joy to deal with. Hardeep Dhaliwal conducts cases with vigour.’

  • ‘Excellent one to one client service in the criminal department. My involvement is with Linda Barker and Olivia Rose - they handle each case with exceptional care, and offer an incomparable one to one service. ’

  • ‘Linda Barker is brilliant with clients, relatable, empathetic.'

  • 'Olivia Rose is clever, immerses herself in cases, nothing is too much for her. Case preparation is flawless. ’

  • ‘Sunjay Versani was always responsive and very clear on next steps.’

  • ‘The firm stands out for its expertise in serious and complex cases, its tenacity and its realistic approach.’

  • ‘Laurence Grant is a superb tactical lawyer who chooses the right counsel for the right case, he knows this area inside out and acts from pre investigation onwards, often using his mastery to drop proceedings before they have begun.'

Work highlights

Advised client standing trial on suspicion of murder.
Advising client charged with five counts of Fraud and one of administering a noxious substance with intent.
Representing the client, who is a Hungarian national and faces extradition to Hungary in relation to an arrest warrant issued in June 2020.

Practice head

Sunjay Versani; Hardeep Dhaliwal

Other key lawyers

Laurence Grant; Linda Barker; Olivia Amy Rose