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Barrister

Abbas Lakha KC

    

Abbas Lakha KC has been consistently and consecutively ranked in Chambers for over a decade. You can click on the badges to be shown his profile in the directories.

“Abbas Lakha KC got me through my proceedings with his expertise, professionalism and constant communication. Abbas is approachable, constantly available on a daily basis and responded directly to my questions promptly and professionally and allayed any concerns.”

-MAF

Abbas Lakha KC is regarded as one of the most accomplished advocates of his age, having taken Silk at 40, and is experienced at the highest level of the Criminal Bar. He has a wide-ranging practice covering serious crime, regulatory work, asset forfeiture and money laundering. He increasingly appears in the High Court and Tax Tribunals. He is rated in Chambers UK and Legal 500 directories as a leader in the fields of international crime, murder, terrorism, financial crime and asset forfeiture and is noted for his detailed preparation, incisive examination and strong jury advocacy. Abbas is a voice of expertise in International Fraud & Asset tracing as demonstrated by his contributions to the Chambers guide; his insight is relied upon in the legal community. You can read more about his articles here.

Recent Win: Defeating HMRC’s Application for Forfeiture

Abbas Lakha KC defeated HMRC Fraud Department’s application to forfeit his client’s detained funds with an order for HMRC to pay costs. A subsequent appeal lodged by HMRC has now been withdrawn and a “consequential orders” hearing is to be listed shortly to deal with the Respondent’s application for a further costs order against HMRC. The detained funds are to be released in full

Notable Case: Money Laundering Regulations

Abbas successfully appealed against HMRC’s decision to cancel Brac Saajan Exchange Limited’s registration under The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017. Brac Saajan is a successful money service bureau which is required to register with HMRC. HMRC cancelled Brac’s registration because it believed that were widescale breaches of the Money Laundering Regulations. In a 10 day hearing at the First Tier Tribunal, Abbas was able to demonstrate that the majority of the breaches HMRC contended were simply not made out. Focusing on the errors in approach and interpretation by HMRC and its officer Sarah Chapman, Abbas succeeded in reversing the decision to cancel BSEL’s registration and the decisions that individual officers of Brac were not fit and proper person and to impose a permanent prohibition on three officers from holding a management role.

Barrister

John King

“As a client of John King’s, I found him to be meticulous, extremely accessible but above all consistently professional in every aspect of representing my business and in particular when dealing with third parties on my behalf.”

-Jean Curran, Founder Just Create (Europe) Ltd

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John King stands as a distinguished barrister in England and Wales, renowned for his thirty-plus years of unwavering dedication to the legal field. His practice encompasses a broad spectrum of both civil and criminal matters, where he has consistently delivered outstanding results for his clients. Known for his legal acumen and meticulous case preparation, John’s professional journey is marked by numerous testimonials praising his deep insights into legal procedures and strategies.

 

Philosophy and Approach

Central to John’s success is his client-centric philosophy. He firmly believes in prioritizing the interests of his clients, coupled with a commitment to being thoroughly factual and realistic in assessing the strengths of each case. His strategic prowess lies in his ability to forecast a range of judicial outcomes accurately, which forms the foundation for developing effective negotiation and advocacy tactics. This approach has been instrumental in securing the most favourable outcomes for his clients.

 

Experience and Expertise

John’s career is highlighted by his involvement in numerous high-profile and high-value cases. He approaches every case, regardless of its scale, with the same level of forensic precision, ensuring that every detail is meticulously analysed and utilised. His expertise extends across the complete spectrum of the court system in England and Wales, as well as the European court structures.

A notable aspect of John’s practice is his extensive experience in handling cases that require expert evidence. His proficiency encompasses a wide range of specialised fields, including but not limited to:

• Forensic accountancy
• Forensic psychiatry and psychology
• Forensic linguistics
• Firearms and ballistic analysis
• Forensic fibre analysis

 

Criminal Law Specialisms

John’s expertise in criminal law is extensive, covering a broad array of areas:

1. Violent Crimes: Including murder, attempted murder, serious assault, and armed robbery.
2. Sexual Offences: Expertise in handling cases of rape, sexual assault, and historic abuse.
3. Economic Crimes: Specialising in various forms of fraud such as VAT, corporate, tax, mortgage, and benefit fraud.
4. Drug Offences: Handling cases of drug supply, importation, possession, and conspiracy.
5. Complex Crimes: Dealing with terrorism, international hijacking, prison riots, and conspiracy to commit criminal offences.
6. Regulatory and Corporate Offences: Including trading standards, environmental offences, corporate crimes, and regulatory breaches.
7. Financial Crimes: Expert in dealing with cases involving proceeds of crime, money laundering, and modern slavery.

 

Family Law Specialisms

In the domain of family law, John’s expertise is equally comprehensive, covering:

1. Financial Remedies: Skilled in applications for financial remedies involving complex financial situations.
2. Asset and Liability Management: Expertise in handling cases involving director/partnership liabilities, pension sharing, and offshore bank accounts.
3. Property Matters: Specialising in cases with multiple property involvements.
4. International Family Law: Dealing with international cases, including those involving international assets.
5. Maintenance and Agreements: Proficient in handling maintenance cases, pre-nuptial, and separation agreements.
6. Asset Protection: Expert in injunctions to prevent asset disposal or setting aside transactions, and setting aside orders.

 

 

John King’s illustrious career as a barrister is a testament to his profound expertise and unwavering commitment to justice. His broad spectrum of specializations, combined with a strategic and client-focused approach, makes him a formidable presence in the legal arena of England and Wales.

Solicitor

Dessy Nascimento

Dessy’s background is in fund management and law.

Her professional experience includes managing investments for a global multinational, providing regulatory advice on the UK financial services sector and being on the board of directors of a small London-based consultancy. Alongside that, she has also held the pro-bono position of managing editor at an Oxford-based, peer-reviewed literary journal.