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England - West Midlands • Crime, fraud and licensing
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General crime and fraud

GQS Solicitors

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Spearheaded by the Birmingham-based duo of Ishfaq Qadir and Ahmer Sattar, GQS Solicitors regularly works with clients being investigated and prosecuted by law enforcement agencies, ranging from HMRC to the NCA. Qadir advises on all aspects of financial crime and sexual offences, chiefly representing company directors and estate agents, while Sattar heads up the serious and complex crime team.
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Testimonials

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  • 'Very highly rated for both Legal Aid and private clients.  Nothing is too much when offering their professional services to their clients. As such, repeat business abounds.’

  • ‘The two partners, Ishfaq Qadir and Ahmer Sattar, are at the top of their games in terms of client satisfaction and delivery of legal services. Clients from all over the country flock to the two partners requesting their assistance. High-net-worth clients will often shun London firms, preferring to work with Mr. Qadir and Mr. Sattar.’

  • ‘Over the last five years, I have been instructed by them on three substantial fraud cases that have required organised preparation and a proper focusing of their energy and resources. I have been extremely impressed by the no-fuss manner in which they have achieved this. In my experience, they are a highly professional client-focused firm who are very committed to their cases.’

  • ‘Over the last five years, I have worked closely with criminal partner Ishfaq Qadir on three complex document-heavy fraud cases. He is extremely well-organised, has great tactical judgement, and prepares his cases with real care. The cases we have worked on have involved very demanding and anxious clients. I have been immensely impressed with Ishfaq's calm, kind, and tolerant manner and his sensitive management skills. He is an excellent solicitor who is deeply committed to his clients.’

  • 'They have carved out an excellent profile in defending in the complex fraud area.'

  • ‘Ishfaq Qadir is a fine solicitor with years of experience dealing with the most complex fraud and confiscation cases. He knowledge and tactical management of case is always reassuring to clients.’

Work highlights

Represented Operation Riot- charged with fraud by false representation and conspiracy to evade HMRC taxes.
Represented defendant in Operation Mickey [£4-5m fraud], charged with conspiracy to defraud, conspiracy to evade HMRC taxes and wrongful trading.

Practice head

Ishfaq Qadir; Ahmer Sattar