ABR Solicitors

ABR Solicitors is a niche fraud, crime, regulatory, and prison law practice with its head and back office in Leeds, and additional offices in Nottingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham, Newcastle, Leicester, and London. The firm is committed to operating within a digitalised court process and provides representation for both publicly and privately funded clients.

The firm offers comprehensive services across fraud, crime, and regulatory matters, representing individuals and companies in investigations and proceedings conducted by the Serious Fraud Office, Crown Prosecution Service, HM Revenue & Customs, Financial Conduct Authority, National Crime Agency, Health & Safety Executive, Trading Standards, Fire Protection, Environment Agency, and other regulatory bodies. It also advises companies on compliance procedures and represents professionals, including doctors, dentists, teachers, nurses, solicitors, and others, in disciplinary proceedings.

ABR Solicitors is experienced in restraint order and confiscation work, led by practitioners Andrew Stewardson and Rob Rode. The firm has a specialist sexual offences team, headed by James McAulay, who is recognised for expertise in IIOC/CSAM, historic and present offences, and abuse allegations. Jo Davidson leads the prison law team.

The firm has received national and international recognition, including the International Advisory Experts Award 2021 for Criminal Defence Firm of the Year (UK), Global 100 2021 award for Best Criminal Defence Practice and Fraud Law Firm (UK), and further accolades from Global Law Experts, Corporate America Today, Worldwide Financial Advisor Awards, Global Business Insight Awards, Lawyers Worldwide Awards, Lawyer International Awards, Corporate Intl Global Awards, ACQ5 Global Awards, SME News Legal Awards, and Finance Monthly Awards in 2021.

ABR Solicitors is available 24/7 and is known for combining intellectual ability, honesty, integrity, professionalism, and a personalised approach to deliver effective defence.

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