Legal Team

Anthony is a dedicated criminal defence solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience, enabling full representation in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Courts. He specialises in police station representation, ensuring clients receive expert legal advice at the most critical and vulnerable stages of a criminal investigation. With a calm and reassuring manner, Anthony is known for his ability of protecting clients’ rights under pressure, often influencing the course of a case before it reaches court.

Surinder is a practising Solicitor, admitted in 2000, and a Duty Solicitor. She is also a member of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme, reflecting her expertise in criminal defence work.

With over two decades of experience, Surinder represents clients at the police station, Magistrates’ Court, and Youth Court. She also prepares cases and appeals for the Crown Court and Higher Courts. Her practice spans a wide spectrum of criminal matters—from driving offences to serious organised crime, including violence, sexual offences, and murder.

In addition to criminal defence, Surinder has considerable experience representing clients in regulatory matters, including Trading Standards prosecutions and breaches of Food Safety and Hygiene Regulations, as well as cases brought by other regulatory bodies.

Known for her meticulous attention to detail and assertive advocacy, Surinder earns the trust of her clients and is frequently instructed on a repeat basis. Her pragmatic and thorough approach ensures every case is handled with professionalism and care.

She is fluent in Hindi and Punjabi.

Richard Craven a consultant for Evan Moore Solicitors regularly appears before the magistrates Court and Crown Court.

Richard Craven was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in October 1995 and completed a specialist criminal pupillage at leading sets. In 2010, he attained duty solicitor accreditation and has been a longstanding member of the West London Police Station and Court Duty Rota Schemes for over a decade.

With over 25 years of continuous experience in criminal defence, Richard has built an extensive and respected practice representing clients at every level of the criminal justice system. He has significant experience conducting cases in the Crown Court and the Court of Appeal, both as Leading Counsel and Junior Counsel, as well as acting alone.

He is particularly experienced in defending complex and serious cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, serious violence, drug trafficking, and firearms or weapons offences.

In addition to his practice, he has contributed to legal education as a visiting lecturer at the University of Ulster, where he provided advocacy training to trainee solicitors at the Graduate School of Professional Legal Education.

With over 25 years of experience, Namita is a dedicated and highly skilled criminal defence barrister who fearlessly defends her clients at every stage of the criminal justice process—from police station interviews through to trial and sentencing in both Magistrates’ and Crown Courts.

She has a proven track record in complex and sensitive criminal cases, earning a reputation for meticulous case preparation, persuasive advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to justice. Her practice covers a broad range of offences, including assault, drug-related offences, public order offences, theft, domestic violence, youth crime, and serious organised crime.

Namita has successfully defended clients in cases involving murder, attempted murder, serious assaults, sexual offences (both recent and historic), large-scale drug conspiracies, violent disorder, firearms, and more. She is regularly instructed in both Legal Aid and privately funded matters, bringing a robust and measured defence to every case she handles.

She is Police Station Accredited (PSQ) and Court Duty Qualified (MCQ), enabling her to provide immediate and effective legal advice at the earliest and most critical stages of an investigation. Her advocacy is characterised by clarity, strategic insight, and credibility.

Namita is especially experienced in representing vulnerable individuals, including those with mental health conditions, neurodivergence, learning disabilities, and those identified as victims of exploitation under the National Referral Mechanism (NRM). She brings a dual perspective to her work, combining sharp legal acumen with a compassionate, client-centred approach.

Respected for her insight, determination, and integrity, Namita prepares each case with care and argues every point with confidence, precision, and clarity.

She is also fluent in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.

Sydney Bevan joined Evan Moore Solicitors in March 2024.

Sydney graduated with an LLB in Law and Criminology from Cardiff University in 2022. She subsequently completed the Bar Training Course at Cardiff University, for which she received a scholarship of excellence as recognition of her merit.

Sydney plays a key role in supporting clients, particularly recognised victims of modern-day slavery with conclusive National Referral Mechanism (NRM) grounds, across a wide range of cases. Her responsibilities include meticulous case preparation, assisting counsel at conferences, and taking thorough client instructions. She has contributed to various cases, including major Surrey and Metropolitan Police investigations.

Sydney was called to the Bar in October 2024 and will commence pupillage in April 2026 at a chambers in London.

Nell is a Trainee Solicitor at Evan Moore Solicitors. She completed her Legal Practice Course and Master of Laws (LLM) with Distinction at the University of Law, and holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours in Human Rights from City Law School.

After joining the firm as a paralegal, Nell secured a training contract and has since gained extensive experience in criminal defence. She has worked on a number of complex and serious cases with minimal supervision—demonstrating a high level of competence and commitment.

Nell manages a wide range of cases in both the Magistrates’ and Crown Court, including serious violent, sexual, and drug-related offences. She is known for her thorough, methodical approach and prides herself on delivering robust legal representation, leaving no stone unturned in the defence of her clients.

She is currently working towards achieving her police station accreditation.

Kelvin our newest member joined Evan Moore Solicitors in May 2025 as a newly qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, bringing with him a wealth of legal experience from a common law jurisdiction. Prior to qualifying in the UK, he practised as an Advocate of the Senior Courts in Zimbabwe, where he represented clients in both civil and criminal matters before the superior courts.

His background has equipped him with a broad and nuanced understanding of the law, allowing him to draw from a diverse range of legal systems and sources. This international perspective enhances his ability to navigate complex legal issues with insight and flexibility.

A versatile and adaptable legal professional with strong, transferable litigation skills. His ability to operate across jurisdictions enabled him to approach each case with depth, diligence, and a fresh perspective, making him a valuable asset in any legal team.