John Veale

Practice Areas

John Veale specialises in serious crime, financial crime, proceeds of crime/asset forfeiture and regulatory investigations.

John represents both corporate and individual clients in investigations by HMRC, SFO, FCA, Insolvency Service, City of London Police, Health & Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Trading Standards and Local Authorities.

He is well versed in advising corporations and individuals in urgent situations such as dawn raids.

He is a HMRC tax litigation specialist handling both civil and criminal tax disputes (including VAT, Kittel & MTIC matters) and is regularly instructed by other professionals including solicitors, accountants and other City professionals. Widely regarded as a calm, reassuring and clever lawyer.

John undertakes a wide range of serious criminal defence work including sexual offences cases, with particular emphasis on historic sexual offence allegations. John was involved in defending allegations arising from ‘Operation Yewtree’, the much publicised Metropolitan Police investigation into allegation of historic sexual offences by various well known media personalities.

John is recognised by the main legal directories for his considerable experience in relation to POCA & Asset Forfeiture work. He acts for corporations and individuals and specialises in assisting clients with pre-charge Restraint Proceedings. Well regarded for his work in relation to Restraint Orders and Freezing Orders.