ABR Solicitors Limited (ABR Solicitors) is a nationally recognised criminal defence law firm practice specialising in fraud, crime, regulatory defence and sexual offences. Offering a varied range of services to both individuals and businesses alike, the practice is widely recognised as one of the leading law firms in the country according to independent guides in criminal defence and the defence of financial crime. The practice’s services include: fraud defence; criminal defence; business defence; POCA/confiscation; sexual offences and indecent images; prison law advice and representation; and private prosecution. As Partner in ABR Solicitors, Rob is a nationally and internationally recognised specialist criminal defence solicitor. As an acknowledged specialist fraud (white collar) and regulatory defence solicitor, he is described in one of the leading guides to the profession as “like a terrier that never stops digging”. Rob is a supervisor on the Specialist Fraud Panel set up by the Legal Aid Agency, as well as a higher court advocate, and described in Chambers 2019 as “a very good lawyer” and a “fearsome advocate” being recognised as a leading individual in crime fraud and financial crime by the most recent Legal 500 and Chambers editions, both nationally and locally. Rob represents individuals and companies in the UK and abroad facing investigation and/or prosecution under the Bribery Act or multijurisdictional legislation including FCPA. With vast experience of dealing with prosecution authorities across a number of jurisdictions, Rob undertakes fraud defence, regulatory defence, white collar defence involving international/cross-jurisdictional issues, defence of tax /VAT fraud, motoring and general criminal matters with (again, according to a leading independent guide) “a certain panache”. He also undertakes private prosecutions on behalf of individuals and companies. With notable accolades to his name, Rob has been titled: Criminal Law Lawyer of the Year in England (International Advisory Experts Awards 2017); UK-regional Criminal Defence Lawyer of the Year (Lawyer Awards 2019); Regulatory Defence Solicitor of the Year (AigloBalmedia 2019 Legal Awards); Fraud Lawyer of the year (Finance Monthly Fintech Awards 2019); and was shortlisted as Managing Partner of the Year in the Yorkshire Legal Awards 2020. More recently, for his diligence and devotion to the industry, ABR Solicitors gained notable recognition in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025 and was bestowed with the prestigious title of Best Nationwide Criminal Defence Law Firm 2025 – a very worthy accolade for Rob and the entire team. Here are just a few testimonials from clients and industry-leading publications that advocate the stellar work of Rob and his team. “Rob Rode and James McAulay are acknowledged market leaders. They are exceptional lawyers and motivators and the teams they lead are dedicated.” - Legal 500, 2023 “I would not hesitate to use ABR Solicitors again and cannot thank them enough for their service. ABR did a fantastic job.” - Client, anonymous for confidentiality “ABR and James were exemplary. He calmed me down and explained the process and possible outcome. He worked very hard for the best outcome and I would have no hesitation recommending the firm to another.” - Client, anonymous for confidentiality “Rob Rode and his team have a well-deserved national reputation. They are extremely experienced and regularly deal with high profile matters.” - Legal 500, 2023 Contact: Rob Rode Company: ABR Solicitors Limited Web Address: www.abrsolicitors.com As specialist criminal defence, mental health and prison law solicitors, ABR Solicitors Limited has offices in all major cities in the country, including Leeds, Liverpool, London, Nottingham, Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Bristol, Brighton, Cardiff and Southampton. We find out more from high-acclaimed Partner, Rob Rode, as the Birmingham office celebrates a notable win in the Midlands Enterprise Awards 2025. Best Nationwide Criminal Defence Law Firm 2025 AIM-Jun25084
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