What the recent editions of the Legal Directories say:
CHAMBERS UK
- “He has superb attention to detail with a strong appetite for achieving great results.”
- “He is a lawyer with exceptionally good judgement.”
- “He is always calm and measured, and is technically very good.”
- “He is a calming influence in the midst of a difficult case.”
- “John Veale frequently assists with investigations into fraud, bribery and corruption.”
- “John is very good with his clients. He runs the case to the bitter end to get the best result.”
LEGAL 500
- “John Veale is an outstanding solicitor, dedicated and extremely hard-working.”
- “John Veale is absolutely fearless with an extremely calm presence when all around appears frenetic.”
- “John Veale is lauded for his work on complex fraud cases. A very measured, calm and reassuring solicitor.”
- “John Veale is renowned for his meticulous preparation of cases. He deals with cases of significant complexity and magnitude with ease.”
- “John Veale is praised for his work on complex fraud cases. He is committed and no task is too much trouble.”
- “John Veale – a top solicitor and a fine individual.”
- “John Veale is a key Partner in the firm and has two decades of experience handling high value and complex white collar crime investigations (including) VAT and mortgage fraud proceedings.”
- “He is admired for his thoughtful and thorough approach which leaves clients feeling very assured and confident in his abilities.”
CHAMBERS UK
- “John Veale has extensive experience in fraud, bribery and corruption investigations.”
- “He’s unflappable and he provides careful, methodical and faultless advice.”
- “Experienced in acting for clients in POCA proceedings relating to fraud and money laundering.”
- “Incredibly reassuring and knowledgeable.”
- “He is an astute measured solicitor with superb knowledge of the restraint regime and is skilled in dealing with high-pressure situations while achieving great results for his clients.”
LEGAL 500
- “John Veale is an exceptional worker who will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of his client’s best interests.”
- “John Veale knows his cases back to front and his case preparation is second to none.”
“He also possesses a rare ability to get the big tactical calls in a case right.”
CHAMBERS UK
- John Veale is recognised for his skill in fraud and money laundering cases. Sources state that “he is an extremely experienced lawyer,” adding that “he has superb client skills combined with impeccable technical knowledge.’
CHAMBERS UK
- Sources describe John Veale as “incredibly hard-working and wholly committed to the interests of his clients,” and also add: “He has an amazing ability to empathise and is a great technical lawyer.” He has considerable experience handling restraint and confiscation proceedings brought under POCA.
LEGAL 500
- “Senior solicitor John Veale who has strong expertise in fraud cases and drugs conspiracies.”
John Veale is ‘a very methodical and hard-working individual’ who ‘always ensures his focus is on the best outcome for the client’. - John Veale is ‘a calm, reassuring and clever lawyer’.