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What the Team is Known For

ABV Solicitors is an established South East outfit with a solid presence in London, handling both public and privately funded criminal law cases. The team regularly represents clients facing high-level charges such as murder and terrorism and also has considerable experience in serious sexual offences, including historic allegations and large-scale child abuse networks. It has further expertise in matters with multi-jurisdictional aspects, such as modern slavery cases and drugs importation.

Strengths

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They are very organised and supportive of clients. They are quick to respond and consistent.

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One of the key strengths that distinguished this department was the high level of professionalism and responsiveness I experienced throughout my case.

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The team has been exceptional every step of the way, providing conscientious and compassionate guidance. Their expertise, combined with a genuine human touch, has made all the difference.

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Notable Practitioners

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Akhtar Ahmad
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Akhtar Ahmad
2
Band 2
Akhtar Ahmad is a skilled criminal defence solicitor and advocate. He handles a broad remit of serious crime cases, including major sex abuse and murder trials, as well as significant matters concerning organised crime.

He is incredibly responsive and polished. He holds his nerve and has a presence about him.

Akhtar is very supportive and insightful.

Akhtar is a fountain of wisdom and expertise on technical law and its practical application. He is assiduous in his case preparation and determined in his approach towards resolutions.

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Hanisha Godhania
5
Hanisha Godhania
5
Band 5

Hanisha Godhania regularly advises and represents clients in high-stakes criminal cases concerning very serious crimes such as murder, sexual offences and terrorism.

Her calm presence and clear communication made a difficult process more manageable. She never said everything would be fine, but somehow made me feel like it might be.

Hanisha is a voice of clear and calm analysis even in the most stressful and complex cases. She offers compassionate support to clients and careful, detailed advice.

Hanisha has a keen eye for detail and she is quick to respond or bring up any potential issues.

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5
Sunita Mehta
5
Band 5

Sunita Mehta is a criminal defence lawyer whose practice runs the full gamut of serious criminal cases. Her expertise includes large scale drug conspiracies, murder, human trafficking and sexual offences.

Her professionalism has been exemplary. She has provided thoughtful recommendations and pragmatic solutions, guiding me through a challenging situation with both expertise and compassion.

Sunita is extremely professional and reliable. She supported our case very well even when our emotions were all over the place

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Akhtar Ahmad
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Akhtar Ahmad
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Hanisha Godhania
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Hanisha Godhania
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Band 5
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Sunita Mehta
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Band 5
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