Acting for private individuals, senior company executives, and corporations, the ‘professional, conscientious, and compassionate’ team at ABV Solicitors provides a multidisciplinary offering, with notable expertise in serious fraud investigations. Deepak Vij is experienced in commercial and financial fraud cases, while Akhtar Ahmad is knowledgeable of regulatory matters, wealth orders, confiscation, and forfeiture proceedings. Robert Borwick handles murder, sexual offences, drug, and firearm offences, while Amirah Ajaz is another key team member,
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Testimonials
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- ‘ABV are a fantastic law firm. The team are extremely dedicated. The financial crime team is especially fantastic.’
- ‘Amirah Ajaz has a forensic way of working and puts her all into cases. Robert Borwick, Akhtar Ahmad, and Deepak Vij are all great lawyers who are friendly, approachable, and really dedicated. ’
Key clients
- Arena Television
- Operation United
Work highlights
Represented a company director in an SFO investigation into a £280 million fraud involving a TV production services company, investigated by the Serious Fraud Office.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Deepak Vij; Akhtar Ahmad
Other key lawyers
Robert Borwick; Amirah Ajaz; Fergus Harrington; Sunita Mehta