Defence Legal
Probate Solicitors
Defence Legal
25 Bedford Row, London
# Defence Legal
Defence Legal is a specialist criminal law practice based in London, led by award-winning solicitor Sundeep Soor. With over 20 years of experience, the firm defends individuals and corporates facing serious criminal investigations and prosecutions across the UK.
The practice specialises in financial crime cases of significant complexity, including those prosecuted by the SFO, NCA, and HMRC. Sundeep's expertise spans fraud investigations, tax disputes, money laundering, bribery and corruption, and Covid-related loan and furlough fraud. The firm also handles serious crime matters including homicide, drug conspiracies, extradition, and human trafficking cases, alongside regulatory investigations covering health and safety, environmental offences, and FCA matters.
A key strength is Defence Legal's focus on asset forfeiture and Proceeds of Crime Act cases, advising on civil recovery, confiscation orders, unexplained wealth orders, and account freezing matters. The firm works with elite specialist barristers on the country's largest cases and maintains connections with international legal experts for cases involving foreign jurisdictions.
What sets Defence Legal apart is Sundeep's reputation for meticulous attention to detail combined with strategic insight. Clients consistently praise his ability to identify core issues quickly whilst remaining accessible and empathetic. Continuously recognised as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 since 2015, Sundeep won Solicitor of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards 2019, reflecting his standing in the profession.
Defence Legal is a specialist criminal law practice based in London, led by award-winning solicitor Sundeep Soor. With over 20 years of experience, the firm defends individuals and corporates facing serious criminal investigations and prosecutions across the UK.
The practice specialises in financial crime cases of significant complexity, including those prosecuted by the SFO, NCA, and HMRC. Sundeep's expertise spans fraud investigations, tax disputes, money laundering, bribery and corruption, and Covid-related loan and furlough fraud. The firm also handles serious crime matters including homicide, drug conspiracies, extradition, and human trafficking cases, alongside regulatory investigations covering health and safety, environmental offences, and FCA matters.
A key strength is Defence Legal's focus on asset forfeiture and Proceeds of Crime Act cases, advising on civil recovery, confiscation orders, unexplained wealth orders, and account freezing matters. The firm works with elite specialist barristers on the country's largest cases and maintains connections with international legal experts for cases involving foreign jurisdictions.
What sets Defence Legal apart is Sundeep's reputation for meticulous attention to detail combined with strategic insight. Clients consistently praise his ability to identify core issues quickly whilst remaining accessible and empathetic. Continuously recognised as a Leading Individual in the Legal 500 since 2015, Sundeep won Solicitor of the Year at the Nottinghamshire Law Society Awards 2019, reflecting his standing in the profession.
Services offered
Financial crime defenceFraud and tax investigationsAsset forfeiture and POCA casesSerious crime representationExtradition casesRegulatory investigationsMoney laundering defenceUnexplained wealth orders