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The Shipping Building, Old Vinyl Factory, 252-254 Blyth Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1HA

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Abv Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
95%+
Success
Rate
95%+
Would
Recommend
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

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Abv Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited

Description

Cited in the top Legal Directories (Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500) as a “Leading Firm” specialising in criminal law, ABV Solicitors are firmly established as one of the foremost criminal law firms in the country, instructed to represent clients both nationally and internationally. We are also ranked in the The Times Best Law Firms and IR Global.

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Abv Solicitors Limited Review Scores & Client Satisfaction Overview

5.0
Excellent
95%+
Value for
Money
16% above
national average
95%+
Success
Rate
18% above
national average
95%+
Would
Recommend
19% above
national average
Communication 5.0/5
Initial Impressions 5.0/5
Approachability 5.0/5
Documentation Accuracy 5.0/5
Legal Knowledge 5.0/5
Value for money 5.0/5

Accreditations

Abv Solicitors Limited are accredited by

Criminal Litigation accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited
Lexcel - excellence in legal practice management and client care accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited
The Law Society accreditation awarded to Abv Solicitors Limited

Description

Cited in the top Legal Directories (Chambers and Partners and The Legal 500) as a “Leading Firm” specialising in criminal law, ABV Solicitors are firmly established as one of the foremost criminal law firms in the country, instructed to represent clients both nationally and internationally. We are also ranked in the The Times Best Law Firms and IR Global.

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The rankings below show the areas of expertise that Abv Solicitors Limited offers to clients. You can see how good the service offered is in comparison to all other law firms nationally / locally.

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Opening hours

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)

The Shipping Building, Old Vinyl Factory, 252-254 Blyth Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1HA

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5.0 /5 23 Reviews
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Clients praise the firm for criminal defence and related high‑stakes litigation expertise, forensic and case‑management skills, strategic advocacy and success obtaining dismissals, acquittals or favourable outcomes. Reviewers value clear communication, responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail, and strong preparation (including forensic/cell‑site work). The team is described as professional, compassionate and supportive, offering calm reassurance, empathy and personalised care, going the extra mile and delivering consistent, client‑focused service throughout stressful proceedings.

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Consultant Majid Hanif

Consul solicitor Majid Hanif turned up at the police station at 2:00 Am to represent us, what a committed professional this man is!.

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When ever your arrested there’s no way of feeling positive or reassured but in a moment of darkness my night in shinning armour Emma was sent to the rescue who gave me sound and reassuring advice. I highly recommend in asking for her specifically if and when you need legal aid from the station to court

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Case Discontinued

My partner was arrested for serious criminal offences and was held in prison. We instructed Somsul Hoque from ABV Solicitors privately. Somsul was very friendly and approachable and provided us with a first class service. Somsul was very proactive when dealing with my partner's case and kept us fully informed. Somsul was great value for money and we would highly recommend Somsul and use him again.

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I was represented by Anwar a few weeks ago at Maidenhead police station. I had great advice and my case was closed. Thank you

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I was arrested by the police and taken to HMP Belmarsh. I was not told of the reason for my arrest neither was i charged with any offence. My family contacted Somsul Hoque for ABV Solicitors for his assistance. Somsul kindly came to visit me at prison and pursued the courts and challenged the reason for my detention. The court then contacted the prison to release me immediately. I was asked to appear at court for contempt of court which was discontinued. Somsul was tenacious and proactive when dealing with my case and provided me with clear advice. Somsul great legal knowledge and expertise helped in achieving a favourable outcome. I would recommend Somsul and use him again

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Exceptional service, clear communication, and genuine dedication to clients and their families. I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to Miren Patel from ABV Solicitors for the incredible support and professionalism he showed while representing my partner. From the very beginning, Miren was honest, approachable, and went over and above for us. Even though my partner was in prison, Miren made sure that I was kept fully informed at every stage. He took the time to explain everything clearly, always made sure I understood what was happening, and never made me feel like any question was too small. His communication was consistent, thoughtful, and genuinely reassuring during what was a very difficult time for both of us. Miren’s calm, professional manner and deep understanding of the legal process gave me real confidence that my partner’s case was in the best possible hands. He showed not just great legal skill, but also compassion and respect for our situation — qualities that made a huge difference. I’m truly grateful for all he did and would wholeheartedly recommend Miren Patel and ABV Solicitors to anyone in need of a reliable, caring, and highly professional solicitor.

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Thank you for your review! We will be sure to pass your comments to Miren.

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The BEST criminal defense lawyers in town folks. They make the impossible possible from dropping baseless charges almost immediately, challenging any alleged crimes in the most effective way that there is, with grace and an extensive knowledge of the courts and legal system - all whilst making you as the clients feel at ease. With necessary and thorough communication and notifying you of any changes and updates made to your case. I would like to give an honourable mention of my team, Emma turner and Martin Hawkes. I can barely put into words the gratitude I feel towards them as they worked tirelessly towards a hopeful acquittal (not guilty) verdict as I pleaded in self defence. I say hopeful because there isn’t certainty of anything especially when going against an allegation as serious as ‘assault against a police officer’. Emma Turner gathered all the necessary evidence and kept me in the loop, kept in contact with the CPS and did everything she could have done to have the 3 year old case reviewed on my behalf. On the day of the trial at the crown court, Martin Hawkes came in ready and advocated for me with exceptional skill and professionalism. He knew every detail of my case, kept me fully informed throughout, and fought fearlessly for me in court. His cross-examination was crucial in my case and very sharp, powerful even. I felt genuinely supported during one of the most difficult times of my life. Thanks to their dedication, I achieved the right outcome, and I will always be grateful. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

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LISA

After the home raiding and arrest of my son and his girlfriend I was very anxious and unsure of what to do but was referred to Fergus Harrington of ABV solicitors. Fergus was very helpful and quick to get to the police station to help them out and kept me updated at every opportunity he got. The charges of supply of class A and B drugs, money laundering, possession of an offensive weapon and assault on an emergency worker were given and both were unfortunately put on remand due to the severity of crimes and quantity of drugs that was on their person/property. Fergus got to work very quickly and we had one out on bail/electronic monitor in no time and the other with a guilty plea to remain in the remand ctr until the trial date by his own choice. Fergus worked tirelessly with our family and the defendants and was always there to help answer any questions and give us the support that was needed. By the time trial came, Fergus and his team along with the barrister had advised us of the possible outcomes and convictions that they may receive which was anywhere up to 7 years. Fergus worked tirelessly along with the barrister and got one defendant acquitted of all charges and the other (my son) done everything he was advised to do by Fergus and after 10.5 months of being on remand the sentencing was finally done with as no trial was needed in the end and so now only has another month to serve and with Fergus’ help should be released on electronic monitor any day now. I can not express how much Fergus made this terrible and distressing time for the defendants and us family members as easy as possible with the help to understand the very complex and complicated legal system and will forever be grateful to him and his team at ABV for helping us. We had the best outcomes possible for the severity of the charges and I wholeheartedly believe that if it were not for him and the support he provided we would not have had the same outcome that we did. I thank you Fergus and ABV, and to anyone reading this I would 100% advise you to use the firm in any legal matters you need.

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A huge thank you to Fergus Harrington of ABV solicitors who got me the best result I could possibly ask for. He is not just a typical solicitor, but an outstanding character who thoroughly understands his role, goes above and beyond, and delivers excellent results. I have had multiple solictors and Fergus is by far the best solicitor I have ever had. I faced charges of class A drug supply and Fergus raised the defence of modern slavery using various experts which allowed for my charges to be completely dropped. Fergus was very professional, supportive and helpful throughout the whole case. He was swift in his response when I had questions or any concerns. He demonstrated that he truly cared about me and my case and knew what he was doing the whole time. He managed the process in an effective manner, going through each necessary step in timely fashion, as I had to have multiple psychologist reports which were prepared before the court date. He made sure that I was comfortable and even made sure I was looked after at his office where the reports took place. Fergus was always readily available to speak to throughout the process and made sure that at every step that he was updating me on what was going on and making me aware of my options, encouraging me not to give up when it felt very overwhelming. He understood the modern slavery defence very well and clearly had experience with it and also explained this to me which allowed me to get the help I needed. He also understood my own personal needs, as someone who struggles with their mental health he made sure to always approach the situation sensitively and professionally, always putting my safety and wellbeing first. I was overjoyed to receive the positive result that I did because it has completely changed my life and without Fergus I would not have been able to achieve this. He also made sure that I was able to go on a family wedding holiday whilst I was on a gps curfew tag which meant the world to me, he made sure to advocate for me when I was not sure it would be approved. BIG THANK YOU TO FERGUS BEST SOLICITOR HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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Rovana

Once we chose Abv to represent us, we were assigned to Ms. Rasna Loi Senior Litigator. She obtained critical evidence, and pursued the prosecution to produce their evidence on time. Excellent investigative skills, reported to me with detailed case information. She was informative, good attention to detail and advised my partner to be calm and patient and not to rush into any plea deals and eventually he was acquitted of GBH s18. Great work from Rasna. Many thanks and forever grateful, Ana & Isaac

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Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear that Rasna and the team provided you with the support you needed during a challenging time.

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Clients praise the firm for criminal defence and related high‑stakes litigation expertise, forensic and case‑management skills, strategic advocacy and success obtaining dismissals, acquittals or favourable outcomes. Reviewers value clear communication, responsiveness, meticulous attention to detail, and strong preparation (including forensic/cell‑site work). The team is described as professional, compassionate and supportive, offering calm reassurance, empathy and personalised care, going the extra mile and delivering consistent, client‑focused service throughout stressful proceedings.

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Brilliant deflection

Total poor Unprofessional, deceitful, and completely untrustworthy. I engaged this firm for a high-stakes, time-sensitive legal matter. I was assured they had the capacity to handle my file and provided sensitive, detailed case documentation in good faith. After this, I was ghosted for a full week, wasting critical time while my court deadline approached. When they finally resurfaced, they claimed they could not take the case due to a lack of documentation—documentation they never once formally requested. When I challenged this blatant incompetence, the management stepped in to gaslight me, blaming staff holidays and attempting to police my tone to deflect from their own internal failures. This firm is a masterclass in time-wasting. They will solicit your sensitive information, mislead you about their capacity, and discard your file the moment their administrative errors are exposed. If you value your legal position, do not trust this firm. You are better off representing yourself than relying on this level of unprofessionalism.

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I had an amazing solicitor Afaya Syed she worked with me in my case amazi gly I would recommend her to everyone I know well done her

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Henry Owoo

NOT GUILTY

I was wrongfully accused. All my sacrifices and everything I have ever worked for, felt at a standstill. Throughout the entire process, Sidra (solicitor) and Adam (barrister) formed an exceptional team, clearly explaining every stage and making me feel safe, supported, and guided. I could not have asked for a better outcome or a more professional and experienced legal team. ABV Solicitors deserve my highest recommendation to anyone in need of expert legal help. I am finally a free man and ready to move forward with my life.

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Abv Solicitors

They have helped me with the best outcome possible I was looking at quite a long time but you just got to believe in what they doing good good firm!! I recommend Afaya to help you with whatever case you’re facing you end up getting nfa/suspended for drug cases. ✅

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Mohamed Dergoul

Very professional

I was represented by Somsul hoque and was not disappointed at all. He helped me throughout my case giving me insight on everything that was going on and keeping me updated. If someone needed help finding solicitors I would definitely suggest Somsul at ABV solicitors in full confidence. He always made sure to go the extra mile in making sure I was heard explaining exactly what he was aiming to achieve with my case and in the end he was successful in doing so.

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Alex

My solicitor was amazing and helped me through every step and worked tirelessly to ensure everything possible was done for me.

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Jamie

Absolutely amazing service Tahera shifra was amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better service. Highly recommend to anyone

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Sonalp

To anyone contemplating using this solicitors I can highly recommend Fergus Harrington. Fergus has recently concluded a case for me which ultimatley through his experience and knowledge ended up being dropped. I cannot thank him enough, his attention to detail is second to none! If I were to need a solictior again I would not hesitate to contact Fergus. Fergus is very proffesional and explained each step of the process very clearly alongside keeping me up to date with any changes. Thank you Fergus!

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Craig

Outstanding service from the team @ ABV Solicitors from police custody throughout to trial. Their expertise, strategic approach, and unwavering support made a significant difference to the outcome. A first‑class legal team who truly go above and beyond.

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Sarfaraz

If someone is looking for the best law firm in London I would highly recommend Abv solicitors. This was my first time in my life dealing with this I was depressed and not knowing what to do and I was stressing a lot but the was Iram Iqbal deal with me. The way she guided me that was the best thing that happened to me at that time I cannot thank god for sending her to me at that time. She was very supportive and understanding very kind and respectful. There was a point where I was being hopeless that how I will get out of this because of the shortage of time we had in the case but she did her best to help me and she got me out of that hell. All I can say she is best solicitor in London and the most professional ones I know. It was pleasure working with you miss Iram Iqbal I wish you the best in life

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