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Call GQS Solicitors - London: 0203 865 5717 | Birmingham: 0121 733 7070 Call now to get advice" --- [Skip to main content](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk#main) GQS SOLICITORS - 2003 - 2023 - 20 years of  defending  [![GQS_Logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/GQS_Logo.png?width=95&height=55&name=GQS_Logo.png) ![GQS_Logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/GQS_Logo.png?width=155&height=90&name=GQS_Logo.png)](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk) ![Firm Logo (5)](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg?width=1072&height=900&name=Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg) ![Legal_500_logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Legal_500_logo.png?width=110&height=160&name=Legal_500_logo.png) - Show submenu for About us About us - [About us](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/about-us) - [Our Team](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-team) - [Our fees](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-fees) - [Testimonials](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/testimonials) - Show submenu for Services Services - [Our Services](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-services) - [Motoring & Driving Offences](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/motoring-driving-offences) - Show submenu for Serious crime Serious crime - [Serious crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/serious-crime) - [Murder](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/murder) - [Sexual Offences](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/sexual-offences) - [Drugs Conspiracy](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/drugs-conspiracy) - [Fraud Crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/fraud-crime) - [Representation at Police Station](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/representation-at-court) - [General crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/general-crime) - [News](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/news) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Show submenu for About us About us - About us - [About us](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/about-us) - [Our Team](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-team) - [Our fees](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-fees) - [Testimonials](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/testimonials) - Show submenu for Services Services - Services - [Our Services](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/our-services) - [Motoring & Driving Offences](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/motoring-driving-offences) - Show submenu for Serious crime Serious crime - Serious crime - [Serious crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/serious-crime) - [Murder](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/murder) - [Sexual Offences](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/sexual-offences) - [Drugs Conspiracy](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/drugs-conspiracy) - [Fraud Crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/fraud-crime) - [Representation at Police Station](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/representation-at-court) - [General crime](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/general-crime) - [News](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/news) - [Contact](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/contact-us) [Contact](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/contact-us) # Do your solicitors fit the crime? Have you, or someone you know, been accused of a serious criminal offence? Are you unsure of who can help? Are you worried about whether your legal representation has your best interests at heart? [Yes that's me](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/contact-us) ## Never hire just any solicitor Appoint solicitors who specialise in complex cases. The type of solicitors who will listen to your story, who will make your options easy to understand, and who will be available to you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. ### Solicitors with a combined experience of over 100 years Specifically in complex defence cases, who uphold the very highest industry recognitions and accreditations. ![four-solicitors-in-meeting](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/four-solicitors-in-meeting.jpg?width=720&height=500&name=four-solicitors-in-meeting.jpg) ![solicitors-in-meeting](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/solicitors-in-meeting.jpg?width=720&height=500&name=solicitors-in-meeting.jpg) ### The kind of solicitors that are clear in their communication Realistic in their assessment, and unbiased with their advice. People who – at the end of the day – will treat every case with the same level of care and attention, no matter what. GQS Solicitors believe that this is what total and complete competence in complex criminal litigation looks like, and you should expect nothing less. [I need GQS](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/contact-us) ## Our specialisms: ![shield-check](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hubfs/shield-check.svg) #### Motoring Law Regardless of the road offence, you need to know where you stand as quickly as possible. And the team handling your case appreciates the importance your driving license can have on your livelihood. ![shield-check](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hubfs/shield-check.svg) #### Serious and Complex Law The Team has a vast amount of experience in defending Serious and Coplex Crime, from Murder to Drugs Conspiracies. ![shield-check](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hubfs/shield-check.svg) #### General Crime From the police station to magistrates court to crown court representation, the team you choose should have the expertise to guide you through and make the steps to a suitable outcome simple. ![shield-check](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hubfs/shield-check.svg) #### Fraud Law When it comes to fraud, the quicker you appoint the right team, the greater chance you have of gaining the result you want. And in some cases, negating criminal proceedings altogether. ## Our credentials #### ![Firm Logo (5)](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg?width=194&height=163&name=Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg) #### Chambers Top Ranked In the 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 edition of Chambers and Partners independent directory (a Client's Guide to the UK Legal Profession) – GQS Solicitors is ranked as a Top Tier firm in the area of Criminal Defence. #### ![legal-500-2023](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/legal-500-2023.png?width=540&height=293&name=legal-500-2023.png) #### The Legal 500 Widely regarded as the definitive list of leading UK (and worldwide) law firms due to its rigorous ranking process, this guide features GQS Solicitors amongst the industry's top 500 criminal defence practitioners.  #### ![criminal-litigation](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/criminal-litigation.png?width=405&height=220&name=criminal-litigation.png) #### Criminal Litigation An industry-recognised standard for high-quality criminal litigation, this illustrates GQS Solicitors’ competence in complex multi-layered criminal court action. #### ![LS Accreditation Lexcel](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/LS%20Accreditation%20Lexcel.png?width=147&height=147&name=LS%20Accreditation%20Lexcel.png) #### Lexcel The stamp of approval for excellent client service, meeting the highest customer management and care standards from an independent assessment. Awarded annually, GQS Solicitors is committed to maintaining its Lexcel status. #### ![solicitors-regulation-authority](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/solicitors-regulation-authority.png?width=540&height=293&name=solicitors-regulation-authority.png) #### SRA The mark of trust from the Solicitors Regulation Authority is regulated by the Law Society of England and Wales. GQS Solicitors are proud to be given the SRA digital badge of approval. ## What the industry says ![white-speech-marks-icon](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hubfs/white-speech-marks-icon.svg) ### An excellent firm, particularly for difficult and substantial fraud cases. The lawyers are reliable, highly organised, warm and approachable ### The Legal 500 ![the-legal-500-white-logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/the-legal-500-white-logo.png?width=1080&height=585&name=the-legal-500-white-logo.png) "GQS provides a first class service in terms offering when ever possible, reassurance, first class advice and a can do attitude. I have often heard clients state how this firm makes them feel inportant. The team is well known for large scale fraud work"   ### What our clients say Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam quis. ###### John Smith Managing Director, Company Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. 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Ut enim ad minim veniam quis. ###### John Smith Managing Director, Company ### Our recent results ![Duracell Energy Drink Fraud – NOT GUILTY !!](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/drink-driving-limits.jpg?width=500&name=drink-driving-limits.jpg) Notable Cases ##### Duracell Energy Drink Fraud – NOT GUILTY !! The famous Duracell name in an elaborate scam to sell international rights to a non-existent energy drink. ![Revenge Killing- Aquittal !!!](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/drink-driving-limits.jpg?width=500&name=drink-driving-limits.jpg) Notable Cases ##### Revenge Killing- Aquittal !!! GR was the first defendant of 9 accused of a planned revenge shooting. The prosecution alleged that he hired a gang to kill his employer after a recent falling out. After 6 weeks ... ![Boiler Room Fraud](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/drink-driving-limits.jpg?width=500&name=drink-driving-limits.jpg) Notable Cases ##### Boiler Room Fraud R-v-T and Others 2019 – Southwark Crown Court [![GQS_Logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/GQS_Logo.png?width=95&height=55&name=GQS_Logo.png)](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk) - [Contact](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/contact-us) - [Privacy Policy](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/privacy-policy) - [Complaints](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/complaints) - [Accessibility](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/accessibility) ![Firm Logo (5)](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg?width=1072&height=900&name=Firm%20Logo%20(5).jpg) ![Legal_500_logo](https://gqs-solicitors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Legal_500_logo.png?width=110&height=160&name=Legal_500_logo.png) GQS Solicitors is the trading name of GQS Ltd. Company Registration No. 0477581. Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. 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