Contact Number: 08456 381 381 enquiries@ibblaw.co.uk

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."

Meet the team

Joanne Gibbons

Partner

joanne.gibbons@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207866

Paul Mason

Partner

paul.mason@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207216

Anil Rajani

Partner

anil.rajani@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207832

Iskander Fernandez

Senior Solicitor

iskander.fernandez@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207863

Eddie Tang

Partner

eddie.tang@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207842

Kam Varaitch

Senior Solicitor

kam.varaitch@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207851

Bez-A-Leel Masih

Solicitor

bez-a-leel.masih@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207923

Joann Turley

Solicitor

joann.turley@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207218

Alex Villa

Solicitor

alex.villa@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207865

Bhavna Vora

Senior Solicitor

bhavna.vora@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207925

Jason Smith

Legal Executive

jason.smith@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207924

Robert Corbin

Paralegal

robert.corbin@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207921

Roopa Kotecha

Legal Executive

roopa.kotecha@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207922

Mo Dampha

Solicitor

mo.dampha@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207898

Debbie Rodaway

Solicitor

debbie.rodaway@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207872

Mark Butler

Consultant

mark.butler@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207228

Rebecca Ireland

Paralegal

rebecca.ireland@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207871

Louise Ahmad

Legal Administrator

louise.ahmad@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207943

Tessa Phillips

Secretary

tessa.phillips@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207484

Carly Smith

Trainee Solicitor

carly.smith@ibblaw.co.uk


Tel: 01895 207 824

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