Kangs Solicitors

Senior Partner: Hamraj Kang

Number of partners: 6

Number of assistant solicitors: 8

Number of other fee-earners: 2

Corporate & Financial Crime | Hamraj Kang

HMRC Tax Investigations & Litigations | Hamraj Kang, John Veale, Tim Thompson

Money Laundering, Asset Recovery & POCA | John Veale

Extradition | Hamraj Kang, Helen Holder

Regulatory & Disciplinary Proceedings | John Veale

Cryptocurrency Disputes | Stuart Southall

Data Protection Investigations | John Veale

Private Prosecutions | John Veale, Helen Holder

Complex Crime | Hamraj Kang

Motoring Law | Sukhdip Randhawa

Sports Law | Michael Carney

London: Devonshire House, 1 Mayfair Place, Mayfair, London W1J 8AJ | 0207 936 6396

Birmingham: 34 St Paul's Square, Birmingham, B3 1QZ | 0121 449 9888

Manchester: 76 King Street, Manchester, M2 4NH | 0161 817 5020

KANGS Solicitors is a leading national law firm established in 1997, specialising in white collar crime, serious crime, international financial crime, HMRC investigations, extradition, and commercial disputes. Their expertise extends to regulatory investigations, including health and safety, food and environmental safety, professional disciplinary proceedings, and corporate manslaughter. With offices in Central London, Birmingham, and Manchester, the firm is renowned for its work on high-profile criminal and financial cases, often involving international jurisdictions.

KANGS is a premier choice for individuals and corporate clients confronting white-collar crime, complex crime, and commercial disputes amongst other legal matters. Their seasoned team offers unparalleled expertise, leveraging in-depth knowledge of intricate legal landscapes and robust defence strategies tailored to each case. With a history of successful outcomes, the firm provides comprehensive legal representation, safeguarding clients' interests and reputations. Their commitment to meticulous preparation and client-focused service ensures thorough and effective advocacy, whether navigating regulatory challenges or intricate financial matters. They are known to be the best possible defence in high-stakes legal battles.

The firm is led by senior partner Hamraj Kang, who has been recognised as a 'Leading Individual' or 'Star Individual' in top legal directories for over a decade.

Corporate & Financial Crime:

KANGS is a leading white-collar crime defence firm with a strong record in financial crime cases. The firm is renowned for its expertise in complex fraud, particularly involving direct and indirect tax, VAT, insider dealing, market abuse, money laundering, property fraud, bribery, corruption, and regulatory issues. Their work is often complex and international, representing both large corporations and senior executives.

KANGS is regularly instructed in relation to investigations and prosecutions by agencies such as the SFO, HMRC, FCA, NCA, DOJ, SEC and numerous regional Police Economic Crime & Fraud Teams.

HMRC Tax Investigations & Litigation:

KANGS represents corporations and individuals in HMRC criminal and civil tax investigations, including VAT/Kittel investigations, tax assessments, First Tier Tax Tribunal appeals, and COP8/COP9 cases. With over twenty-five years of experience in negotiating settlements, they engage with accountants and counsel to build a strong defence against HMRC's broad powers.

The firm stands out for their experience in handling complex VAT and MTIC fraud cases worth millions, having been involved in over a hundred such cases. The firm is well-respected by peers, counsel, and the judiciary.

Money Laundering, Asset Recovery & POCA:

The firm has a dedicated team specialising in confiscation proceedings (POCA), cash seizure and forfeiture, asset recovery, property freezing orders, account freezing orders, civil recovery orders, unexplained wealth orders, and restraint orders.

Extradition:

The firm provides specialist expertise in extradition cases involving allegations of financial misconduct, money laundering, dishonesty and fraud. The team has particular experience of extradition requests involving the USA.

Regulatory & Disciplinary:

KANGS has a team of regulatory solicitors specialising in investigations by authorities such as the Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Local Authorities, the Insolvency Service, and the Department for Business Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Their expertise covers corporate manslaughter, fire safety, waste management, consumer fraud and safety, food safety, and company director disqualification. Additionally, the firm offers comprehensive services to individuals and corporations facing disciplinary investigations by professional bodies in the legal, financial, and medical sectors.

Complex Crime:

The law firm has a wealth of experience in handling a wide range of complex crime offences, from minor allegations to serious crimes like murder, sexual offences, drug trafficking, and more. They offer a 24-hour rapid response team and prioritise discretion and reputation management for their clients.

Motoring Law:

The firm's team has acted in a number of high-profile motoring law cases and is often instructed by public figures who value discretion as well as immediate expert advice and representation.

Sports Law:

The firm offers comprehensive sports law services and frequently represents Premier League and Championship football clubs on a range of matters. Additionally, it provides legal representation for individual sports figures, with a focus on football, cricket, and boxing.