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We are delighted to announce that Hamraj Kang, Senior Partner at KANGS, has been recognised by the leading legal directories Chambers UK and Legal 500 for his outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Both directories highlighted his composure, technical expertise and commitment to clients, as well as his extensive knowledge in financial crime, fraud, and […]
30/10/24
Director Disqualification
The insolvency of a company does not automatically imply misconduct on the part of one or more of its directors. The insolvency could have occurred due to a significant downturn in trade, such as the one experienced by thousands of companies during the Covid-19 pandemic, resulting in an unavoidable need to cease trading. Equally, misconduct […]
25/10/24
Civil Fraud
The UK legal system differentiates between two main types of fraud: civil fraud and criminal fraud. Both forms of fraud may involve deceit, misrepresentation, or intentional concealment of the truth to gain a dishonest advantage over another party. They also differ significantly in several respects, including who initiates the legal action, the burden of proof […]
23/10/24
Company News
KANGS Solicitors has maintained its position as a premier law firm, earning the highest possible ranking for ‘Crime and Fraud work’ in the prestigious Legal 500 rankings for 2025. The latest rankings reinforce our reputation as a leader in criminal defence litigation. The Legal 500 is a global research and publishing company that ranks the […]
21/10/24
Health & Safety, Regulatory
The harmful effects of asbestos in the workplace in the building sector have long been known. The presence of asbestos can lead to life threatening diseases such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and other health issues. Asbestos was, until the dangers became known, widely used in building materials and various other applications until the 1980s […]
16/10/24
Commercial Disputes
This article explores the legal aspects of 'disclosure' and references a civil case in which the Court made a ruling regarding the disclosure of stolen documents. In commercial disputes, a party may sometimes seek to rely on sensitive internal documents to support their claims. These documents, if obtained without authorisation, raise questions about admissibility and […]
14/10/24
Account Freezing Order, Financial Investigations, Tax & HMRC
In a recent case, the team at KANGS successfully secured the removal of Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) obtained by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) against seven different bank accounts. HMRC obtained the Freezing Orders on the grounds that it suspected the funds held within the accounts were derived from criminal conduct, namely tax evasion, and […]
11/10/24
