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Kangs Solicitors

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With offices in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, Kangs Solicitors’ ‘impressive' specialist fraud department is highly recommended for its capabilities in complex tax and money laundering investigations. The firm has notable expertise in fraud proceedings involving cyber and crypto assets, representing a client-base spanning across the finance, construction, and media sectors. Practice head Hamraj Kang  - 'a real market leader in fraud litigation' - routinely advises individuals on bribery and corruption matters, while John Veale handles large-scale mortgage fraud cases. Timothy Thompson focuses on financial crime-related matters.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Fergus Harrington is a highly dedicated member of this team with whom I have worked on a number of cases, including a high-profile eight-month case in 2022 (the United Kingdom's largest money laundering case). He was well able to meet the extensive preparation demands of this case, and formed an excellent professional relationship with the client. In my view he is particularly adept at gaining a client's trust, not least because of his approachable demeanour and first-class work ethic.’

  • ‘Hamraj Kang is a real market leader in fraud litigation. He handles complex and international litigation in his stride. A lawyer who is much in demand and always sought after in the high value litigation. A very intelligent lawyer who is a tactical genius – his lateral thinking is frightening.'

  • 'John Veale is a vastly experienced fraud litigator. Always involved in the most serious cases and admired by clients for his calming influence in high stakes litigation. John remains focused and calm in high pressure situations just when clients need him the most.'
  • ‘This is a team of professionals at the top of their games. They provide a Rolls Royce service to their clients. They provide realistic advice but leave no stone unturned so that clients appreciate that the advice they receive is fully thought through and, as a result, wholly reliable.’

  • ‘Kangs is an impressive, leading white collar crime practice. It is at the forefront of white-collar investigations and related civil fraud cases. Having worked with the firm on major high stakes cases the firm is known for its top quality representation of high-profile clients. It’s cases invariably involve cross border issues and acts against international enforcement agencies such as the SEC. It also has a significant Tax Fraud practice UK wide acting in the big-ticket investigations and proceedings.’

  • ‘Hamraj Kang displays unparalleled tactical acumen, positioning him as one of the most exceptional legal minds in the country, particularly in the realm of financial crime. His strategic brilliance and deep understanding of complex legal issues make him a formidable force in the field. Hamraj's expertise and reputation firmly establish him as one of the best in the business, earning the trust and admiration of clients and peers alike.'

  • 'Together, Hamraj Kang and Tim Thompson form an exceptional team at Kangs Solicitors, delivering unparalleled legal services with utmost professionalism and skill. Their remarkable talents and commitment to excellence set them apart, making them invaluable assets to their clients and a testament to the firm's unwavering dedication to providing outstanding legal representation.’
  • 'An excellent law firm with the drive and commitment to become a national leader in white collar crime. They are led by the hugely talented Hamraj Kang who is a tireless worker and demanding taskmaster in the pursuit of the provision of top-quality legal service.’

Work highlights

  • Represented a client in the largest money laundering prosecution brought in the UK (value £266 million) arising from gold bullion trading.
  • Representing a company director in relation to a HMRC investigation into offshore tax structures in the BVI, Cayman Islands, Nevis, Switzerland and Mauritius.
  • Representing a Dutch National in one of the first cryptocurrency criminal frauds prosecuted in the UK with a value of £10 million.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Hamraj Kang

Other key lawyers

John Veale, Timothy Thompson, Fergus Harrington