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England - South East • Crime, fraud and licensing
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Duncan Lewis Solicitors

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Duncan Lewis Solicitors is known for handling the full gamut of serious criminal cases involving gang-related crime, murder, and drug importation matters. The team is particularly well-known for its dedicated proceeds of crime and fraud unit, which specialises in high-value confiscation proceedings, in addition to its broad experience in extradition requests. The department is jointly led by the 'outstanding' Sunjay Versani, who regularly appears before the Crown Court in trials, and Hardeep Dhaliwal, who is adept at advising on a broad array of offences, including sexual offences, white-collar fraud, and road traffic prosecutions.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Excellent personal service to clients. Generally go above and beyond expectation of similar firms. Integrity is central to their ethos. Very personable individuals ’

  • ‘Linda Barker is a very experienced criminal practitioner. Maintains personal contacts with families and therefore loyal client base. Sensible, practical, provides excellent advice which is readily understood by clients. Olivia Rose has experience beyond her years, very industrious and professional.’

  • ‘A close-knit team positioned in a round table manner where all cases are brainstormed and discussed to find the right pre-trial strategy and focus of the defence.’

  • ‘Hardeep Dhaliwal is a conscientious and hard-working solicitor. He has a good brain and is a pleasure to work with. ’

  • ‘Sunjay Versani was outstanding. He responded promptly by email and phone and stayed with it even though the police started to drag their feet. They use technology in a way that is simple for the ordinary user.’

  • ‘Sunjay Versani excelled at explaining the law and the process, the type of paperwork I should bring with me, how to approach the interview and the potential risks.’

Work highlights

Represented a client standing trial on suspicion of murder.
Represented a client charged with five counts of fraud and one of administering a noxious substance with intent, securing a full acquittal on all counts.
Represented a client who is a Hungarian national and faces extradition to Hungary in relation to an arrest warrant.

Practice head

Sunjay Versani; Hardeep Dhaliwal

Other key lawyers

Linda Barker; Olivia Amy Rose