John Milner
IBB LawThe 'absolutely brilliant' team at IBB Law houses a team of experts in business and financial crime, handling the full scope of private and publicly funded fraud defence work. Specialising in representing youths, Joanne Gibbons is noted for her broad experience in defending clients against allegations of drug importation, conspiracy to supply drugs, and gangland offences. Gibbons leads the department alongside Eddie Tang, who excels in serious crime, including murder, kidnapping, and blackmailing, while John Milner, who leads the financial fraud team, is a key name for corruption-related matters. Kam Varaitch has vast expertise in proceeds of crime prosecutions. Anna Ford left the firm in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘Looking at a cross-section of qualities from legal knowledge, responsiveness, industry, tactical awareness and client care, Eddie Tang simply could not be faulted. It is no exaggeration to say that he is as impressive an individual.’
‘To be regarded as a Premier League firm. An outstanding firm, offering a wide range of talented lawyers backed up by a well-resourced and comprehensive infrastructure offering.’
‘Eddie Tang heads a superlative team and is an outstanding tactician and advisor. Having forged exceptionally good relations with local communities, he enjoys a unique position of trust amongst the young adults of those communities and is thoroughly respected and trusted by the older generation who know him of old.’
‘This is a distinct professional practice as client care is paramount. It is not about the financial aspect of the case but ensuring that the client receives the best advice reliant upon excellent legal research and a thorough understanding of the case.’
‘The stand-out partner is Eddie Tang. His client care is exceptional. He manages to establish a rapport with the lay client, which allows for progressive and successful professional relationships and excellent outcomes.’
‘An absolutely brilliant firm, they provide outstanding client care from the police station to court. Their knowledge and understanding of the law is second to none. Every case is approached with the same high degree of detail and care. A truly exceptional criminal law firm.’
‘John Milner is the wisest old head in the business. A key player in the London market (although operating out of the provinces), he is the calm head needed in the storm. Sound advice and sensible direction are a given with him.’
‘Kam Varaitch is a particularly exceptional solicitor at the firm. He gives all his clients the time of day and works closely with counsel to ensure the best outcomes are achieved.’
Work highlights
- Advised and represented a client charged with blackmailing, kidnapping and false imprisoning of local drug dealers.
- Advised and represented a client charged with money laundering and facilitation of non-EU nationals into the UK, where the illegal entrants were sold to run cannabis factories.
- Advised and represented a client charged with attempted murder and theft of the murder vehicle.
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Eddie Tang
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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joanne Gibbons, Eddie Tang, John Milner