Managing Director
SVS Solicitors is a ‘first-rate’ boutique firm, based in Chalfont St Peter, that offers high-quality advice on a range of criminal matters. Managing director Sasha Sidhu has vast experience in criminal defence work relating to complex and serious criminal offenses, including murder, extradition, conspiracy and fraud. Supervising solicitor Rob Johnson is an expert in white-collar crime matters, while supervising solicitor Shenel Johnson is recommended for her advice to clients in police investigations and advocacy in magistrates courts. James Ojukwu leads the magistrates court department and is an experienced duty solicitor, while Anna Hogg is well versed in dealing with a range of serious offenses as head of the firm’s the crown court department.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Simply the best criminal solicitors I have ever worked with.’
- ‘Anna Hogg understands both the criminal law in its technical aspects but also how it will play out in front of an actual jury.’
- ‘This firm shows a dedication and a commitment to go the extra mile for their clients whether of good character or those with experience of the criminal justice system. The firm has a diverse group of employees and offers clients from all backgrounds representation with an understanding of culture as well as law.'
- ‘Anna Hogg: great instructions and a serious lawyer, intellectual and informed.’
- ‘SVS are a first-rate general crime and fraud practice. From the principal Sasha Sidhu to his team of caseworkers, they offer total commitment, assessing the big picture and the fine detail of any given case.’
- 'Sasha Sidhu: dynamic principal. Incredibly hard working, selects an excellent team. Scrupulous oversight of cases as they progress and through trials.'
- ‘The firm benefits from a team of solicitors and case workers who are utterly committed to their clients and their client’s best interests. The amount of work they put into ensuring their clients are cared for and that their cases are prepared is second to none.’
- ‘My impression is that their impressive culture filters down from Sasha Sidhu at the top. Despite being the owner, with the power to delegate, he spends much of his time attending to his clients and their needs. I have dealt with all the caseworkers in the firm, and they are all charming, bright and very hard working. This is how I wish all criminal firms operated.’
- ‘SVS has the capacity to deal with complex gun crime.’
Work highlights
- Represented a client charged with the supply of over 10 kilos of Class A, Crystal Meth and Cocaine.
- Represented a client who was found not guilty of murder following a ten-week trial at Luton Crown Court.
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Sasha Sidhu, Rob Johnson, Shenel Johnson, James Ojukwu, Anna Hogg