Hamraj Kang LLB

Senior Partner at SJP
156 Chancery Lane, London, England, United Kingdom

Hamraj Kang is a highly accomplished lawyer with more than 20 years’ experience representing clients in complex legal, compliance, and cross-border matters. He joined SJP in 2014, becoming Senior Partner in 2020, where he now leads the firm’s litigation and advisory practice.

Hamraj has developed a formidable reputation for guiding expatriates, high-net-worth individuals, and corporate clients through their most pressing challenges. His ability to combine technical expertise with practical solutions makes him one of the most sought-after solicitors in his field.

Recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 as one of the leading financial crime and litigation lawyers in the country, Hamraj has handled matters ranging from international fraud disputes to expatriate visa applications, wills, and corporate advisory work.

Key Areas of Expertise at SJP

Hamraj oversees a wide-ranging practice, ensuring that SJP clients receive clear, decisive, and results-driven support across the following areas:

🟢 Expatriate & Immigration Services

    • UK, US & Australian work visa applications for expatriates living in Vietnam.
    • Spousal & Partner Visa Services – supporting Vietnamese nationals married or engaged to expatriates who wish to live with their partner abroad.
    • Residency & compliance advice for individuals relocating internationally.
    • Blacklist removal services – assisting clients with removal from Thai and regional immigration blacklists.

🟢 Private Client & Family Wealth

    • Wills & Estate Planning – tailored advice for expatriates to protect assets and provide for their families across jurisdictions.
    • Succession Planning – structuring estates to ensure smooth inheritance and wealth transfer.
    • Dispute resolution relating to inheritance and estate claims.

🟢 Fraud, Financial Crime & Litigation

    • Criminal & civil fraud proceedings, including HMRC investigations, VAT/MTIC fraud, money laundering, and duty evasion.
    • Financial Crime & White-Collar Defence – bribery, corruption, insider dealing, and multi-jurisdictional money laundering cases.
    • Civil Fraud & Insolvency – High Court disputes, crypto disputes, fraudulent misrepresentation, breach of directors’ duties, conspiracy, and complex investment fraud.
    • POCA & Asset Recovery – civil recovery proceedings, freezing orders, unexplained wealth orders, and confiscation proceedings.
    • Serious Criminal Defence – corporate manslaughter, drugs offences, historic allegations, and reputation-sensitive cases.

🟢 Corporate & Commercial Advisory

    • Compliance and governance advice for international businesses operating in the UK and Southeast Asia.
    • Cross-border structuring and dispute resolution.
    • Internal investigations and risk management for corporates.

🟢 Regulatory & Professional Discipline

    • Representing solicitors, accountants, doctors, pharmacists, and other regulated professionals in disciplinary proceedings.
    • Defence against regulatory and criminal allegations.
    • Sports Law – instructed by Premier League and Championship football clubs, as well as professional athletes in boxing, horse racing, and cricket.

Recognition

Hamraj is consistently ranked among the UK’s top solicitors:

    • Chambers UK – ranked Band 1 for Proceeds of Crime & Asset Forfeiture.
    • Chambers UK – ranked Star Individual for nine consecutive years (2016–2024) in Financial Crime & Investigations.
    • Legal 500 – Hall of Fame for Criminal & Fraud Litigation.
    • Legal 500 Award Winner – Criminal, Fraud & Licensing Solicitor of the Year.

Approach

Hamraj is known for his strategic, decisive, and client-first approach. Whether acting in high-stakes fraud cases, securing immigration approvals for expatriates, or advising on estate planning, he is committed to protecting his clients’ interests with discretion and precision.

He has acted for a diverse client base, including:

    • Publicly listed companies.
    • Senior executives and professionals.
    • Expatriates and families relocating abroad.
    • Premier League football clubs and elite athletes.
    • High-profile individuals from entertainment, politics, media, and business.

Personal Background

Hamraj is married to his wife, a paralegal at the High Court in London, and together they have two children: a 19-year-old daughter and a 14-year-old son. His strong sense of family and integrity underpins his professional ethos, where loyalty, resilience, and dedication to clients are paramount.

⚖️ In summary, Hamraj brings together the best of SJP’s expatriate-focused services with his internationally recognised litigation expertise, making him a trusted advisor for clients with complex needs at home and abroad.