Ravi Thatai, Consultant Criminal Solicitor | Setfords Solicitors
Ravi Thatai

Ravi Thatai
Consultant Criminal Solicitor

Ravi is an experienced and versatile solicitor with a vast background in criminal law and civil applications. Having spent numerous years in criminal law, defending and prosecuting, he is able to simplify complex legal issues and provide clear and concise advice. All of his clients naturally gravitate towards his personable manner, which allows him to take pertinent instructions, as well as his straightforward identification of the key issues his clients face and his creative solutions which are in the client's best interests.

Clients praise his accessibility, his dedication, and his ability to go beyond expectations to take care of his clients. The latter is the reason they continue to call on him when needed. He specialises in all forms of criminal defence work, ranging from motoring offences to serious sexual allegations and all forms of white-collar crime. Having prosecuted on behalf of numerous police forces, he is also experienced in civil applications such as Domestic Violence Protection Orders, Closure Orders, Stalking Protection Orders, Sexual Harm Prevention Orders and Sexual Risk Orders. The insight gained from working,  both in terms of prosecuting and defending, allows Ravi to know how the other side would frame their arguments and stifle them through his experience, knowledge and technical skills.

Ravi is passionate about the law and advocacy. He has strong communication skills and speaks numerous languages. He is passionate about building client relationships based on trust, quality of service and consistent results.

Recognition and accomplishments

  • Accredited Police Station Representative
  • Duty Qualified Solicitor
  • Fluent in Portuguese
  • Competent in French

Previous Firms

  • Holborn Adams
  • Weightmans
  • Serious Fraud Office
  • Bird & Bird
  • Dechert
  • Slaughter & May

Outside of his career, Ravi has a deep passion for cooking and eating, preparing delicious meals for his friends and loved ones as well as travelling and exploring different culinary techniques and cuisines around the world. He also enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and playing 6-a-side football.

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