Regularly involved in high-profile HMRC investigations and general crime cases before the NCA and SFO, Cartwright King specialises in acting on behalf of small businesses and multinational companies across the banking, construction, and manufacturing sectors. The practice’s expertise ranges from assisting clients on the avoidance of fraud to compliance with anti-money laundering legislation, while team head Laura Smith is an expert in financial crime proceedings. In Birmingham, John Allchin is highly knowledgeable on Russian sanction laws and fraudulent trading issues, while Sharad Buddhdev, who works between Leicester and Birmingham, plays a pivotal role in murder and drugs claims.
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Testimonials
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- ‘John Allchin is an extremely capable lawyer anda very dedicated solicitor. His management of clients is first-rate. He combines practical advice with a friendly approach.'
- ‘I have dealt with John Allchin for a number of years. John is really diligent lawyer who thinks deeply about the needs of his client. Fundamentally, he cares and, in my experience, really delivers for his clients.’
- ‘I think John Allchin is a standout practitioner - he took a very complex and high-profile case through to an excellent conclusion.’
- ‘A very good team. John Allchin in particular provides an excellent service to his clients.’
- ‘John Allchin is a top solicitor who always goes the extra mile for his clients.’
- ‘I referred a commercial client to several well-known criminal practices before coming across Cartwright King. Other firms had informed the client to say nothing and to go back should further criminal action be taken. This did not assist the client and lacked the joined-up thinking required to assist the client in a proactive and informed way.’
- ‘Laura Smith is extremely knowledgeable in her field and great with commercial clients. I am currently working alongside Laura in relation to a civil case. The facts of this case may result in the need for Laura to represent the client at a later date. Her input has been invaluable for the client and provided the comfort and tactical insight required to ensure that the client can be proactive and is well informed on all matters throughout.’
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Laura Smith
Other key lawyers
John Allchin; Sharad Buddhdev