Award-winning Kings Counsel Specialising in Criminal Justice, Criminal Appeals, and Counter Terrorism & National Security Cases.
“The Epitomy of an Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove.”
Naeem acts in high profile cases involving serious violence, usually tried at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).
With unrivalled experience in this field, Naeem is rightly regarded as one of the leading barristers in this area.
Naeem has an excellent track record of success in appellate work involving appeals against conviction and sentence.
Naeem is highly experienced in dealing with complex regulatory, fraud, and corporate criminal matters.
Naeem advises and represents individuals and businesses in relation to a range of professional and regulatory matters.
Naeem is frequently instructed to test the integrity of and provide training in internal disciplinary and governance procedures.
With an unrivalled reputation at the Bar, Naeem delivers the best quality advice & representation that places the client at the centre.
A criminal justice specialist, find out more about the practice areas Naeem has extensive experience & expertise in.
A proven track record of outstanding results, find out more about the high profile and landmark cases Naeem has acted in.
Latest Cases
16 year old “Snapchat killer” charged with murdering his uncle by stabbing him 3 times in the head. The defendant recorded his uncle as he lay dying, added commentary and published it on Snapchat. The jury unanimously found the defendant not guilty of murder.
Client acquitted of murder. H was one of 8 youths charged with murder. The case concerned two rival gangs. During a confrontation in Gloucester, a youth was stabbed multiple times. H and others were recorded on CCTV. H did not give evidence in his own defence.
Mr Downes was alleged to have poisoned a woman whom he had met via a dating ap’ by administering an “end of life” pain killer.
Acquitted of murder. Two rival groups met in a Sheffield street to resolve a dispute concerning a car. What followed was a fight in which a number of individuals could be seen carrying knives and attacking people. The entire incident was recorded on CCTV.
Client charged with murder and attempted murder arising out of two separate shootings on the same night. Client acquitted of murder and attempted murder. Co-defendant guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment with minimum term of 35 years.
Appeared on behalf of Arbaz Khan. Client acquitted of murder and attempted murder following a “revenge attack” in Bradford town centre. The attack was recorded on CCTV showing the Defendant holding a machete standing over an individual on the ground.