The ABV Team

Akhtar Ahmad LLB (Hons) Lond. Director
Akhtar has specialised in Criminal Defence work since 1994 and is a Higher Court Solicitor Advocate. He has considerable experience dealing with the full spectrum of criminal matters ranging from minor road traffic offences and general criminal allegations to the most serious and complex cases of International Fraud, Extradition, Murder and Terrorism.

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Robert Borwick LLB (Hons) Director
Rob has specialised in Criminal Law since 1996. He was a Partner in the Criminal Department of a “Legal 500” firm prior to being one of the founding Partners of ABV Solicitors. Rob developed his practice in the Magistrates Courts of West London and the Thames Valley where he rapidly gained a reputation as a formidable advocate with a robust approach to protecting his client’s interests.

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Aneeta Borwick LLB (Hons) Director
Aneeta has practiced Criminal Law since 1996. She became a Duty Solicitor over 10 years ago and is a Higher Courts Advocate which entitles her to conduct hearings before the Crown Court. Aneeta was appointed Deputy District Judge (Magistrates’ Court) in 2009.

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Tan Ikram LLB MCMI
The Partners at ABV Solicitors are proud to announce that Tan Ikram has been appointed a District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit. Due to this full time appointment, Tan is no longer a consultant at this firm. We wish him every success in his judicial career.

Tan was Called to the Inner Temple as a Barrister in 1990 and practiced as a solicitor advocate in the Crown Courts, specialising in fraud, serious and complex crime.

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Sharan Bains LLB (Hons) Consultant
With over 14 years experience in practice as a criminal lawyer, Sharan has developed an enviable reputation. Noted for her fearless approach to dealing with the authorities, she is held in high regard by clients and opponents alike for the skilful and professional manner with which she conducts her work.

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Lyz Wynds Consultant

Ravi Gill Consultant

Martin Hawkes LLB (Hons) Solicitor Advocate
Martin originally qualified as a Barrister and was called to the Bar in 1989. He was a tenant in a Common Law Set which specialised in criminal advocacy. In 1995  Martin left the Bar to become a Solicitor Advocate (Higher Courts) and shortly after also gained his Duty Solicitor Status.

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Ben Hall LLB (Hons) Solicitor
Ben joined ABV solicitors in 2007 upon qualification. He has specialised in criminal defence work since 2003, having previously worked within the Magistrates Court service for four years. Known for his assured, calm and persuasive manner, Ben’s daily appearances in the Magistrates and Youth courts have gained him a reputation for being an effective advocate and ensured that he rapidly achieved his duty solicitor status.

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Hanisha Godhania LLB (Hons) Solicitor
Hanisha has specialised exclusively in criminal defence work since 2003, qualifying as a solicitor in 2007. Hanisha has particular experience in preparing serious and complex Crown Court cases. She has represented many Clients charged with serious offences of gang violence and drugs.

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Margaret Anucha LLB (Hons) Solicitor
Margaret has specialised in criminal defence work since 2002 having previously worked in Revenue and Customs Prosecutions Office and the Crown Prosecution Service since 1999. Margaret qualified as a Barrister in 2002 and undertook the Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test in 2007 to become dual qualified as a Solicitor.

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Sally Denholm LLB (Hons) Solicitor
Sally has worked in the criminal defence field since 2004. She qualified as a Solicitor in 2007 and has practised predominantly in the Thames Valley area. She achieved Duty Solicitor status in 2008.

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Sunita Mehta LLB (Hons) Solicitor
Sunita has specialised exclusively in criminal defence work since 2003. She has gained considerable experience having worked on the full spectrum of criminal matters, including a number of high profile cases, prior to being admitted as a Solicitor in 2008.

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Ashwinder Gill LLB (Hons) Solicitor

Stephanie Roe Solicitor
Stephanie joined ABV as a Criminal Defence Solicitor in August 2010. She was called to the Bar in 2006 and cross- qualified to become a solicitor in 2010.

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Kellie James Solicitor

Bob Borwick MA Police Station Advisor
Bob has been closely associated with ABV since it’s inception in 2005. He has worked in the Criminal Justice system for over 40 years. He brings to ABV much valued expertise and a wealth of experience in Police procedures and Criminal Law.

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Nazia Baig LLB (Hons) Police Station Advisor

Naeem Ahmad BA (Hons) Police Station Advisor