Phil Kouvaritakis is an Associate Solicitor in the Crime Department. Phil is a hugely experienced and respected solicitor having represented clients facing the most serious criminal offences such as fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, sexual offences and violent crime, including murder and terrorism. He is known for exceptional client care and is widely recognised for his top-level advocacy at court. Phil qualified as a solicitor in 2013 and is both a qualified Police Station Representative and a Magistrates Court Duty Solicitor.
Phil regularly represents clients in interviews under caution, both in police custody and at pre-arranged voluntary interviews. He is also instructed in assisting clients with pre-charge work during the police investigation stage. Phil is meticulous in considering all the angles and securing and preserving evidence that may assist in his clients’ defence. He has an excellent track record in submitting written representations to the police, CPS, and the Disclosure and Disbarring Service, and on many occasions has preserved his clients’ clean criminal record. He has also achieved notable success in submitting representations in fare evasions cases, agreeing out of court settlements.
Phil’s analytical skills are most frequently utilised in the careful preparation and presentation in defence of his clients facing trial. He takes pride in his forensic examination of the evidence against his clients and is skilled at constructing and presenting complex legal arguments to the Court. His personable manner and ability to form a strong rapport with his clients is such that Phil is able to put his clients at ease and offer them ongoing support throughout criminal proceedings.
Phil is an experienced litigator in the most serious and complex matters sent for trial at the Crown Court. He often represents clients charged with indictable offences and instructs senior counsel including leading King’s Counsel. His thorough preparation and attention to detail have been a key factor in achieving excellent results at trial. In accordance with the Solicitors’ Regulatory Transparency Rules for motoring offences we confirm that Phil Kouvaritakis charges Level B hourly rates.
Recent and notable cases
R v Y – no further action against a client facing an allegation of fraud by false representation following a voluntary interview
R v L – no further action taken in relation to a client facing an allegation of rape following a voluntary interview
R v H – no further action taken in relation to a client who was arrested on suspicion of rape
No further action taken following interviews with two suspects in relation to the murder of a police offer
R v G – represented client at interview for an allegation of murder who was subsequently acquitted at trial
R v A – represented client at interview in relation to an allegation of preparing an act of terrorism and possession of terrorist material
R v K – (2024) Crown offered no evidence at Magistrates’ Court trial of care worker charged with being in possession of a bladed article
R v A – (2023) Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates’ Court of man charged with assaulting a security guard
R v S (2022) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates’ Court of man alleged to have threatened his neighbours with a weapon
R v G (2022) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates’ Court of man alleged to have assaulted his son
R v H (2021) – Not guilty after trial in the Magistrates Court of woman accused of assaulting two police officers
R v G – represented client charged with double murder and detained at Broadmoor Hospital
R v C – represented client charged with involvement in a multi-million pound drugs conspiracy
R v H – represented client charged with conspiracy and money laundering
R v B – represented client charged with drugs supply, aggravated burglary and money laundering
R v G – Successfully defended a care worker charged with assaulting an 87 year old patient. CPS discontinued case following a number of disclosure applications and case management hearings. Nationally reported in Daily Mirror.
R v V – Represented the Defendant at sentence in relation to an allegation of breaching a restraining order protecting a BBC Newsreader. Despite numerous previous breaches of the order, the client avoided an immediate custodial sentence.
Private client – written representations made to Reading Borough Council to overturn a decision to prosecute landlord under the Housing Act; client accepted a caution as an alternative to prosecution
Private client – successfully argued exceptional hardship for client who was facing a ban under the totting provisions
Private client – successful mitigation on two occasions for a client who avoided totting provisions for multiple speeding offences committed within a 12-month period
Private clients – written representations made to various train companies on behalf of clients suspected of fare evasions, successfully securing out of court settlements
Testimonials
Phil is absolutely first class and went above and beyond to support my son during his case. Thank you so much for all your help, Phil!
Client
When Scott put us on to Phil Kouravitakis at Reeds, it was a life saver for my son who was in the shocking position of just having been charged with 2 counts of rape even though the allegations were false. Phil was very approachable and after their first conversation my son went from devastation to hope; growing in confidence to face the charges all the way to trial if necessary. Both Phil and his legal secretary, Kiara, were proactive in chasing the prosecution details. Phil kept in close communication and supported my son for the Magistrates hearing; when wonderfully the case was concluded without him even having to enter the court room. We cannot thank Phil and Reeds enough for their help and wish we had called them sooner.
Phil is absolutely first class and went above and beyond to support my son during his case. Thank you so much for all your help, Phil!
Client
When Scott put us on to Phil Kouravitakis at Reeds, it was a life saver for my son who was in the shocking position of just having been charged with 2 counts of rape even though the allegations were false. Phil was very approachable and after their first conversation my son went from devastation to hope; growing in confidence to face the charges all the way to trial if necessary. Both Phil and his legal secretary, Kiara, were proactive in chasing the prosecution details. Phil kept in close communication and supported my son for the Magistrates hearing; when wonderfully the case was concluded without him even having to enter the court room. We cannot thank Phil and Reeds enough for their help and wish we had called them sooner.
Phil is absolutely first class and went above and beyond to support my son during his case. Thank you so much for all your help, Phil!
Client
When Scott put us on to Phil Kouravitakis at Reeds, it was a life saver for my son who was in the shocking position of just having been charged with 2 counts of rape even though the allegations were false. Phil was very approachable and after their first conversation my son went from devastation to hope; growing in confidence to face the charges all the way to trial if necessary. Both Phil and his legal secretary, Kiara, were proactive in chasing the prosecution details. Phil kept in close communication and supported my son for the Magistrates hearing; when wonderfully the case was concluded without him even having to enter the court room. We cannot thank Phil and Reeds enough for their help and wish we had called them sooner.