Fraud and criminal defence boutique firm Janes Solicitors is regularly instructed by CEOs, employees, and senior executives on a broad range of mandates, including tax avoidance investigations, SFO investigations, and fraud and bribery matters. Founding partner David Janes leads the team and attracts praise for his ‘brilliant mind’; Janes’ caseload includes asset recovery and POCA cases, money laundering and tax evasion investigations, and forgery issues. James Mullion takes point on fraud instructions and regulatory matters, while Fiona Gavriel has extensive trial experience with a strong track record securing acquittals for defendants accused of forgery and tax evasion. Also in the team is Simon Barker, a key contact for complex fraud, confiscation, and money laundering issues.
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‘A long established track record for excellence attracts clients who seek first class legal support.’
‘Fiona Gavriel is the firm's secret weapon. Combining legal nous with buckets of charm, she kills her opponents with skill and kindness.’
‘Proper niche financial firm well known in the sector for years.’
‘David Janes. Brilliant mind.’
‘James Mullion is a walking legal brain, he works with ingenuity and strategy, very impressive.'
'Fiona Gavriel - hugely well respected and liked. Her clients really like her down to earth approach and ability to explain the difficult in an easy and uncomplicated way.’
‘Great client focus and willingness to go the extra mile.’
‘James Mullion - good experience across crime, extradition and sanctions. James will go the extra mile to represent his client's interests.’
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Practice head
David Janes
Other key lawyers
Fiona Gavriel; James Mullion; Simon Barker