Fergus Harrington

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Recommended in the Legal 500, Fergus has 12 years’ experience in practicing criminal law. He advises in respect of allegations of white-collar crime, business crime, money laundering, the importation and supply of drugs, the supply of firearms, murder and serious sexual offences. His practice has an emphasis on complex financial and regulatory matters including allegations of fraud, tax evasion and money laundering. Fergus has vast experience in preparing VHCC cases and defends prosecutions brought by the FCA, HMRC and the SFO. Fergus has developed a particular expertise in advising individuals involved in boiler room frauds. He advised defendants in the first three land banking prosecutions in the UK, including Operation Cotton. Fergus has extensive knowledge of preparing lengthy and highly complex Crown Court trials, often involving the miss selling of diamonds, binary option investments and asset recovery services. Fergus has built up a credible private client following, advising high net worth individuals, as well as company Directors, in relation to HMRC investigations, tax evasion, mortgage fraud, benefit fraud, charity fraud and money laundering. Fergus has significant expertise in preparing cases concerning the supply and importation of drugs on a commercial scale. These types of cases often involve the conspiracy to supply and import in excess of 100 kilos of class A drugs and carry substantial sentences. Fergus is particularly sought after in cases involving Encro Chat evidence linked to Operation Venetic. He is renowned for his ability to analyse and comprehend vast amounts of complex telecommunications data. During the last eighteen months Fergus has worked with a number of the countries leading telephone experts and computer experts to assist with Encro Chat cases. He has also instructed French Law experts to provide commentary on the involvement of the French authorities in Operation Venetic. Fergus is also adept at handling serious matters involving violence, murder and serious organised crime.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 543405

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 13 years

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Recommended in the Legal 500, Fergus has 12 years’ experience in practicing criminal law. He advises in respect of allegations of white-collar crime, business crime, money laundering, the importation and supply of drugs, the supply of firearms, murder and serious sexual offences. His practice has an emphasis on complex financial and regulatory matters including allegations of fraud, tax evasion and money laundering. Fergus has vast experience in preparing VHCC cases and defends prosecutions brought by the FCA, HMRC and the SFO. Fergus has developed a particular expertise in advising individuals involved in boiler room frauds. He advised defendants in the first three land banking prosecutions in the UK, including Operation Cotton. Fergus has extensive knowledge of preparing lengthy and highly complex Crown Court trials, often involving the miss selling of diamonds, binary option investments and asset recovery services. Fergus has built up a credible private client following, advising high net worth individuals, as well as company Directors, in relation to HMRC investigations, tax evasion, mortgage fraud, benefit fraud, charity fraud and money laundering. Fergus has significant expertise in preparing cases concerning the supply and importation of drugs on a commercial scale. These types of cases often involve the conspiracy to supply and import in excess of 100 kilos of class A drugs and carry substantial sentences. Fergus is particularly sought after in cases involving Encro Chat evidence linked to Operation Venetic. He is renowned for his ability to analyse and comprehend vast amounts of complex telecommunications data. During the last eighteen months Fergus has worked with a number of the countries leading telephone experts and computer experts to assist with Encro Chat cases. He has also instructed French Law experts to provide commentary on the involvement of the French authorities in Operation Venetic. Fergus is also adept at handling serious matters involving violence, murder and serious organised crime.

  • Regulated by: The Solicitors Regulation Authority

  • Regulator ID: 543405

  • Based in London
  • Licensed for 13 years

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    Until Present

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Monday 09:00–17:30
Tuesday 09:00–17:30
Wednesday 09:00–17:30
Thursday 09:00–17:30
Friday 09:00–17:30
Saturday (Closed)
Sunday (Closed)

187 Hoe Street, London, E17 3AP

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Lisa

Crime/ Criminal Defence

Excellent legal support

I cannot recommend Fergus Harrington enough, I changed from another solicitor at a different law firm to Fergus and the difference was astounding. Fergus thinks outside the box, fresh and dynamic. I was kept up to date throughout, had everything explained to me in a concise professional manner. Nothing was too much trouble. I really appreciate Fergus’s hard work and commitment. Fergus secured an excellent result with my case being dismissed.

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I cannot recommend Fergus Harrington enough, I changed from another solicitor at a different law firm to Fergus and the difference was astounding. Fergus thinks outside the box, fresh and dynamic. I was kept up to date throughout, had everything explained to me in a concise professional manner. Nothing was too much trouble. I really appreciate Fergus’s hard work and commitment. Fergus secured an excellent result with my case being dismissed.

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John

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Advice from Fergus Harrington

Fergus has been advising me in a criminal investigation. He has been very professional, was very precise about deliverables and timing required and worked efficiently and effectively to achieve the outcome. He was available late at night and early in the morning when required. Overall an outstanding effort and achieved the outcome we hoped for.

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Chris

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Exceptional Legal Support

I cannot recommend ABV Solicitors highly enough, especially Fergus Harrington. Fergus was in constant communication throughout the process, always available to answer any questions we had. His dedication and commitment went above and beyond expectations—ensuring that every issue his clients faced was addressed with care and expertise. His professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to go the extra mile made a significant difference in both cases. If you’re looking for a solicitor who truly puts clients first and delivers outstanding results, Fergus Harrington at ABV Solicitors is the one to trust.

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Thomas

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I was recently helped by Furgus Harrington in a near 2 year wait for a trail due to back log from Covid, Furgus pushed everything forward made things happen much quicker. My case had many technicalities and it was all a first to me, Furgus every step of the way reassured me and made sense of everything. He managed to get me a fantastic result and everything was cleared without even going to court. I couldn’t recommend enough. Thank you.

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Thank you for your positive feedback, Thomas! We will be sure to pass along your thanks to Fergus.

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I was represented by Fergus Harrington after being charged with murder. I was one of 12 defendants who stood trial. After spending over a year in prison waiting for trial I was thankfully acquitted of murder. It was a harrowing experience, being accused of something so serious which you haven’t done. My life was on the line but thanks to Fergus’ skill and perseverance I was found not guilty. Having been remanded in custody I found out my partner was pregnant with our first child. Knowing I was innocent, but also knowing what I stood to lose was incredibly damaging for my mental health. Fergus supported me through some very dark times. There were many moments I felt like giving up but Fergus was always available on the phone to reassure me and keep my head up. Fergus is a true fighter and didn’t back down at any point through what was a complex case. Fergus experience and decision making shone through as he was able to navigate me through the case, making a number of big calls on how we presented our case. He represented me at the police station right through to the end of my case. His ability to always think several steps ahead and consider each move we made with great care, were key to my success. Looking back I now realise how fortunate I was to have Fergus in my corner and will be forever grateful. The barristers he selected were excellent and were head and shoulders above most of the other barristers involved. I would recommend Fergus as a first class lawyer who can be trusted in the most difficult cases. He is the go to when the chips are down.

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I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ABV Solicitors for their exceptional support and representation during my recent case involving a charge of Possession With Intent to Supply Class B (Cannabis). The professionalism, expertise, and dedication demonstrated throughout the entire process were outstanding. I am particularly thankful to Fergus, whose guidance proved invaluable from the very beginning. He provided clear, thoughtful advice and was consistently supportive at every stage of the proceedings. His calm, knowledgeable approach helped me understand my options, prepare effectively, and navigate what was an incredibly stressful and uncertain period in my life. Thanks to the hard work and commitment of Fergus and the ABV Solicitors team, I received a 9-month suspended sentence. I am deeply grateful for this outcome and relieved to have been given the opportunity to move forward without a custodial sentence. I wholeheartedly recommend ABV Solicitors to anyone in need of professional, reliable, and compassionate legal representation. Their expertise and dedication truly made a profound difference in my case.

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I would like to give a massive thank you to Fergus Harrington at ABV Solicitors. I was under investigation for importing class B drugs from Thailand and Fergus was nothing but amazing at handling the case. For someone who had never been through something like this before, Fergus definitely helped me stay calm & guided me through what to expect. The outcome of the case was amazing as it was dropped before even going to trial! A massive weight lifted off my shoulders for sure. He also called to check up on me after getting the result which was a great touch as most people would just let it go once done. Thank you so much Fergus and honestly i’d recommend him in every single lifetime. He’s the best!

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Fergus Harrington from ABV did a fantastic job in helping me get my case completely dropped which was the best result I could ask for. He also got my thousands of pounds released from my frozen bank account which had been frozen by the authorities. cannot thank him enough for his professionalism, efficiency and effort that he puts in to make sure I was okay and got everything I needed. Thank you Fergus!

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Mo

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Fergus here from ABV has been great to work with. He has helped my friends, family and myself to his full capacity. Always straight forward and can always rely on him to get the job done. He has helped with very serious cases from helping me walk free for a shooting at the old Bailey to also getting me off the hook for a county lines drug case. If anyone is looking for a solicitor/firm to work with, I highly recommend Fergus here from ABV. 10/10 Customer Service

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