Janes Solicitors is a premier law firm specializing in serious fraud and criminal defence, renowned for its high-profile successes and exceptional client service. Based in London’s Westminster, Mayfair, and St. James areas, the firm has defended discerning clients since 1992 and is consistently ranked highly in Chambers and Legal 500 directories for its meticulous case preparation and deep legal expertise.
With over 150 years of combined legal experience, the firm’s formidable team handles an exceptional caseload, including major prosecutions by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO), HMRC, National Crime Agency (NCA), and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). They are well-respected leaders in demanding fields, offering agile, imaginative strategies and an unwavering dedication to achieving the best results for clients in complex, high-stakes cases.
Services Offered
- Serious and Complex Fraud
- Criminal Defence
- Bail Applications
- Bribery and Corruption Defence
- Civil Litigation
- Contempt of Court
- Driving and Road Traffic Offences
- Serious Road Traffic Offences
- Extradition and International Crime
- International Criminal Defence and Cross-Border Investigations
- Interpol Red Notices
- Extradition Mutual Legal Assistance
- Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Defence
- Cash and Assets Seizure and Forfeiture Proceedings
- Civil Recovery Measures under POCA
- Account Freezing Orders (AFO) and Account Forfeiture Orders (AFRO)
- Frozen Bank Accounts and Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)
- Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs)
- Confiscation Orders
- Criminal Finances Act 2017 Matters
- Money Laundering Regulations Compliance and Defence
- Restraint Orders
- Private Prosecutions
- Privy Council Agents
- Professional Discipline and Regulatory Proceedings
- Prosecutions by Other Agencies (e.g., Bank of England, BEIS, Electoral Commission, FCA, GLAA, HMRC, FACT, BPI, Trading Standards)
- Sanctions and Export Controls
- FCA Notifications
- Fraud Act Sentencing Guidance
- Market Abuse and Market Manipulation Defence
- NCA Prosecutions Defence
- Section 2 Notices Response
- SFO Prosecutions Defence
- Serious and Organised Crime Defence
- Cyber Crime Defence
- Drug Offences Defence
- EncroChat, Signal, and Wickr Related Cases
- Firearms Offences Defence
- Murder and Manslaughter Defence
- Robbery and Armed Robbery Defence
- Sexual Offences Defence
- Terrorism Offences Defence
- Tax Fraud and Disputes
- COP8 Investigations
- COP9 and CDF Disclosures
- Tax Evasion Defence
- VAT Fraud Defence
The firm serves clients across the UK and internationally, with particular expertise in cross-border investigations and extradition cases. They are recognized for their ability to explain complex legal points clearly and provide dedicated, around-the-clock support to high-profile individuals and private clients facing serious allegations.
