Criminal Defence
When facing a serious criminal charge, you want the reassurance that you are represented by expert criminal lawyers. We are one of the leading teams of criminal specialists in the South East.
We are franchised by the Legal Services Commission and are members of the Serious Fraud Panel. Our team are members of the Criminal Law Solicitors Association, the London Criminal Courts Association and the Solicitors Association of Higher Court Advocates.
Partner Anil Rajani is listed as an expert in the field of white collar crime by The Legal Experts Directory 2010.
Expertise in advising upon:
- Computer and internet crime
- Large scale conspiracies – those with more than one defendant
- Conspiracies to supply and import drugs
- Offences such as burglary, robbery, serious assault and murder
- Environmental and health & safety issues
- High-value and serious fraud, money laundering
We regularly provide advice at the police station, representation (including appeals against convictions) at the Magistrates’ or Crown Courts and assistance in defending Customs investigations relating to drugs and VAT offences.
24 Hour Emergency Crimeline 0870 442 1500
If you (or a relative or friend) are under arrest call the 24 hour emergency crimeline service and one of our specialist crime lawyers will provide initial advice over the telephone or at the police station.
Client profile
We represent both private and commercial clients in high-profile and serious prosecutions by the Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue & Customs, the Health & Safety Executive and the Environment Agency.
Retained to advise and represent members of two major trade unions.
The Legal 500 in 2011 says:-
"IBB (Iliffes Booth Bennett) has a highly regarded Magistrates Court team, led by Joanne Gibbons. Anil Rajani, praised for his efficient team management, acted in a manslaughter case in which death was caused by a single punch; and also acted in one of the largest-ever investigations into the unlicensed supply of military goods."
