Janes Solicitors is well regarded for its specialist expertise in financial crime and white collar fraud, regularly handling high-stakes HMRC, SFO and trading standards prosecutions, as well as advisory work. The team is led by David Janes, known for his deep experience and success in defending complex fraud, bribery, corruption and POCA matters. Simon Barker focuses on serious fraud and confiscation proceedings, James Mullion offers broad fraud and regulatory knowledge with a growing sanctions practice, and Fiona Gavriel brings notable trial success in complex financial crime.
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'Boutique firm that deals with very complex cases to a very high standard. The team are very collaborative.’
‘James Mullion is really on top of things, always one step ahead.'
'Fiona Gavriel, clients love her, she has a wonderful sense of balance.’
‘A classically boutique firm which has the benefit of a small scale and therefore a personal touch to client care. Uniquely placed in the market to target high level white collar crime clients. The reputation is very well regarded in this field, both amongst clients and peers.’
‘James Mullion is an incredibly bright and engaging lawyer who takes his case preparation very seriously. He is able to see the "whole" and thus a great resource.'
- 'Fiona Gavriel is a superb lawyer. Bright, capable and very engaging. Very well respected in this field and rightly so.'
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Practice head
David Janes
Other key lawyers
Simon Barker; James Mullion; Fiona Gavriel; Alex Chapman