Hodge Jones & Allen’s white collar crime team is recognised for its strong track record advising and representing individuals facing financial crime investigations and proceedings. The team regularly acts in high-profile, complex trials involving substantial volumes of material. Ruth Harris leads the practice, defending intricate white collar matters and regulatory cases. Raj Chada, head of the broader criminal department, brings expertise in politically sensitive financial crime, including bribery and terrorist financing.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Potential clients should know that the team's strengths are as follows: their immense analytical skills, and client care is second to none. Clients feel like they are the most important client, given the level of care and attention they are given.'

  • ‘Ruth Harris is a phenomenal lawyer. Both in terms of her tenacity and knowledge base. Her client care is second to none, and she instils a level of trust which is unparalleled. I value her judgment, her extremely hard-working nature and her passion for the job, which is unwavering even though the job is an incredibly challenging one in the current market.’

  • ‘Hodge Jones and Allen are possibly the best firm of criminal solicitors conducting publicly funded work, and also offer an excellent service to privately funded clients.'

  • ‘Ruth Harris leads the financial crime team and works extremely hard on complex cases, ensuring that material is considered and processed efficiently and all necessary preparation is conducted in a timely and effective manner. She is great with clients, offering genuine compassion and a willingness to go the extra mile.'

  • ‘Ruth Harris is a specialist defence solicitor in the field of financial crime and has extensive experience of large and complex fraud trials. Her client care is second to none, and she is a joy to work with. She is an excellent lawyer with sound tactical judgement. She is one of the most well-regarded solicitors in London.’

  • ‘Hodge Jones and Allen are fabulous. They are brilliant at every turn, ensuring the best possible outcome for their clients from start to finish, with fantastic partners offering great client care, strategic thinking and sensible, pragmatic advice, to hardworking and committed associates. They go above and beyond that extra mile.’

Practice head

Ruth Harris

Other key lawyers

Raj Chada