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Jamas Hodivala KC

Jamas Hodivala KC

UK Bar 2026

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Ranked in 4 practice areas

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Practice Areas

Jamas represents companies, directors and other professionals in white collar and business crime matters (including Health & Safety and Environment Agency investigations), professional discipline and judicial review proceedings. He has experience acting with, or leading a team in cases which often involve an international element including serious fraud, bribery and corruption, money laundering, restraint, confiscation and civil recovery proceedings. Jamas is regularly instructed to advise and assist corporate clients from the early stages of an investigation, and has the specialist skills to represent such clients throughout all stages of the investigation or prosecution. Uniquely at the Bar, he also has strong knowledge and expertise in ESG matters, particularly supply chain issues.

Jamas offers specialist advice and advocacy in areas of criminal law that often overlap with public law, such as challenges to the use of investigatory powers by regulators and prosecutors, where early advice can be vital to the future shape of an investigation. He brings a range of specialist knowledge in different areas to help clients achieve the best possible result and is sensitive to the complex non-legal issues that often arise as a result of representing corporate clients.

Chambers Review

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Environment - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jamas Hodivala KC is a talented silk in the field of environmental law. He draws widespread praise for his ability to advise on criminal enforcement actions as well as judicial review proceedings against regulators.

Financial Crime - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jamas Hodivala KC is recognised in the market for his wealth of experience acting in large financial crime investigations and prosecutions. He is well placed to handle matters involving allegations of fraud, bribery, corruption and money laundering.

Professional Discipline - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jamas Hodivala KC predominantly defends complex cases brought by the GDC, the GOC, police professional standards departments and other regulatory bodies. He has considerable experience in matters concerning serious clinical failings in addition to allegations of dishonesty, and in cases involving substantial expert evidence.

Health & Safety - London (Bar)

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial

Jamas Hodivala KC is regularly called upon to represent both individuals and companies in cases concerning fatal accidents and is well-versed in cases involving allegations of corporate manslaughter. He is also a Grade A prosecutor for the HSE.

Strengths

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  • Jamas is a very thoughtful barrister who is strong on environmental matters.

    EnvironmentUK Bar
  • Jamas is fantastic at the intersection between public law and criminal law.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Jamas is very impressive.

    Financial CrimeUK Bar
  • Jamas Hodivala is a superb advocate and bright professional who wins great results.

    Professional DisciplineUK Bar
  • He is ferociously hard-working and extremely bright and a highly polished and persuasive advocate.

    Health & SafetyUK Bar
  • He is very personable, a pleasure to work with and an excellent communicator.

    Health & SafetyUK Bar

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