Expertise
Fraud & Financial Crime
We can assist individuals and companies in cases involving financial crime. Our financial crime team are recognised for their expertise and dealing with complex and high profile cases.
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Our team has specialist knowledge of all aspects of POCA work. All of these powers cause major disruption to our clients.
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We have experience in advising in relation to all serious criminal offences. We represent clients at police station interviews through to trial.
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We act for individuals, organisations, corporates, providing advice on regulatory investigations, enforcement and prosecutions.
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We strive to provide an empathetic approach which together with a proactive defence is the best combination for our clients.
We specialise in investigations & prosecutions relating to Serious Financial Crime including; Fraud, Bribery and Corruption, Tax, Money Laundering, including those that may involve many agencies and jurisdictions. We are also acknowledged experts in Asset Forfeiture, Regulatory & Serious Crime.
We provide specialist, direct and robust partner level led representation to all individuals and companies in all cases involving financial crime. We are highly recognised for our expertise in dealing with complex and high profile cases. Our lawyers work with leading barristers and experts in complex fraud matters. It is crucial that an experienced fraud specialist is instructed from the outset of a case to ensure that a proactive strategy is put in place without delay.
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✔️ Expert defence advice
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✔️ Competitive and transparent fees
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✔️ Nationwide service
Reviews
“recommended for extradition and asset forfeiture cases”
‘Sundeep Soor is a great clear thinker.’
‘Sundeep Soor is a superstar, and is able to work with the client to prepare a pervasive case.’
‘Sundeep Soor is a superstar. Always on the ball and juggling different issues.’
‘Of note within Reeds Solicitors is Sundeep Soor. Having co-defended with Mr. Soor on a number of occasions over many years, I can affirm that he is a highly experienced and knowledgeable white-collar and POCA defence lawyer with exceptional case management and client care skills – he’s truly first class and my first recommendation if I am unavailable to deal with such matters.’
“Excellent solicitor. A criminal investigation had been opened by HMRC. Sundeep explained and arranged everything swiftly. 10 months later all charges were dropped with no further action. A great solicitor with very reasonable pricing!”
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‘The Legal 500’ – Sundeep Soor Receives Continued Recognition In The 2025 Edition Of The Directory
Sundeep Soor of Defence Legal has once again been acknowledged in the 2025 edition of the prestigious international directory, ‘The Legal 500’. Sundeep has been mentioned as a ‘superstar’ at Reeds Solicitors London which was ranked this year in Tier 6 for ‘white-collar crime and fraud’ and in Tier 4 for ‘general crime’. The Legal
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‘The Legal 500’ – Sundeep Soor receives continued recognition in the 2023 edition of the directory
Defence Legal’s Sundeep Soor has received continued recognition in the 2023 edition of the internationally renowned ‘The Legal 500’ directory. Sundeep has been mentioned as a ‘Key Lawyer’ at Reeds Solicitors London where the practice was ranked this year in Tier 6 in the area of ‘white-collar crime and fraud’ and in Tier 4 for
November 7, 2023 -
Successful Legal Challenge: Construction Company Reclaims Frozen Bank Account
In a recent legal achievement, Jonathan Lennon, working in conjunction with Sundeep Soor of Reeds Solicitors, achieved a significant victory for a national blue-chip construction company. The company found itself in a challenging situation when one of its bank accounts was frozen under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) following an application by HM Revenue
July 11, 2023 -
Solicitor Sundeep Soor and Counsel Nick Robinson Secure Dismissal in High-Stakes Money Laundering Case
In a significant legal victory, Solicitor Sundeep Soor and Counsel Nick Robinson from 5 KBW Chambers successfully obtained a dismissal in a high-profile money laundering case. The charges, brought by Trading Standards, alleged widespread fraudulent trading throughout the southeast of England, with a particular focus on targeting elderly victims. Over the course of several years,
June 26, 2023
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