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Our leading financial investigations
& criminal defence lawyers are experts
in safeguarding you and your assets.

Financial Investigations Services

Our expert criminal defence lawyers
provide robust advice and representation,
protecting your rights.

Criminal Litigation Services

Protect your business and assets
with our team of experienced HMRC
VAT and Tax Defence Solicitors.

HMRC VAT & Tax Services

Creative solutions to complex problems

KANGS is an award-winning law firm with top-ranked professionals renowned for their expertise in both criminal and civil litigation. Our solicitors provide expert criminal defence advice and legal representation, protecting your rights.

Since 1997 KANGS has provided partner-led bespoke litigation services to a range of clients including international and national organisations, companies, senior executives, professionals, not-for-profit organisations and private individuals. As established criminal solicitors, we pride ourselves on our top rankings by leading legal directories Chambers UK and the Legal 500.

Areas of practice

When your freedom and reputation are on the line, trust in our accomplished team of criminal defence lawyers to navigate you through the complexities of the legal system. With a steadfast commitment to securing favourable outcomes, we specialise in a wide array of criminal litigation matters.
 

Financial Investigations


Our financial crime team is top ranked and offers representation and guidance to individuals facing financial investigations with precision and expertise. Learn more

Criminal Litigation


Our Tier 1 ranked team supports to clients dealing with a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including fraud, money laundering, theft, drug offences, murder and general criminal charges. Learn more

HMRC & Tax


We act for taxpayers in HMRC investigations, civil tax enquiries and HMRC criminal prosecutions. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in MTIC, Tax Fraud, Kittel and VAT fraud cases. Learn more

Civil Fraud


Our specialist team of civil fraud lawyers provides support to both corporate entities and individuals. We act for both claimants and defendants in civil fraud proceedings often involving a significant international dimension. Learn more

Insolvency


Our lawyers boast extensive expertise in restructuring and both criminal and civil insolvency proceedings, including civil claims against company directors and director disqualification proceedings. Learn more

Commercial Disputes


Our skilled team adeptly handles a diverse array of commercial disputes with professionalism, employing mediation, arbitration, negotiation and commercial litigation as necessary. Learn more

Sexual Offences


As top ranked criminal defence lawyers, we provide empathetic legal representation for clients facing sexual offence allegations involving indecent images, rape or sexual assault, safeguarding their rights. Learn more

POCA & Confiscation


Top ranked nationally for ‘POCA and Asset Forfeiture work' our team adeptly guide clients through all issues including Restraint Orders, Confiscation Orders and Cash Seizures. Learn more

Regulatory


We assist clients in a wide spectrum of regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, trading standards and environment agency investigations and health and safety offences. Learn more

Testimonials

A well-run firm with a brilliant team of lawyers
CHAMBERS UK
It has very bright individuals at all levels who know the system inside out
LEGAL 500
One of, if not the best, criminal specialist firms in the country
LEGAL 500

Latest News & Insights

Regulatory, Tax & HMRC

Money Laundering Regulations | A Fit and Proper Person

We have published several articles on the strict duties and obligations imposed by The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (‘Money Laundering Regulations’). In a previous article on this subject, we explained the 'due diligence' measures that must be adopted by the 'relevant person'. Building on these […]
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26/07/24
Money Laundering Regulations | A Fit and Proper Person
Regulatory, Trading Standards
‘National Trading Standards’ and ‘Local Trading Standards’ work together to provide and enforce consumer rights in England and Wales. National Trading Standards safeguards consumers and businesses across England and Wales, ensuring the safety of products entering the UK and the food chain. As part of its mandate, National Trading Standards combat eCrime, conduct regional investigations […]
24/07/24
DBS
KANGS has successfully assisted a client obtain her removal from both the Children’s and Adult’s Barred Lists. Upon receiving a 'Minded to Bar Letter' from the Disclosure and Barring Service ('the DBS'), our client attempted to oppose the proposals to bar by submitting her own representations, but her efforts were unsuccessful. Accordingly, when our client […]
22/07/24
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC
A Tronc Scheme is an organised payment arrangement that allows businesses to fairly distribute tips, gratuities and service charges received from customers to their staff through payroll, without incurring National Insurance contributions for either employers or employees. A Tronc Scheme is usually operated to ensure that qualifying members of staff, including those who would not […]
19/07/24
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