Naeem delivers a national and international service to clients who can be assured of the highest quality of advice, advocacy ands representation at all levels.

Expertise

  • Homicide & Serious Crime

    Naeem acts in high profile cases involving serious violence, usually tried at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey).

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  • Terrorism & National Security

    With unrivalled experience in this field, Naeem is rightly regarded as one of the leading barristers in this area.

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  • Criminal Appeals

    Naeem has an excellent track record of success in appellate work involving appeals against conviction and sentence.

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  • Business & Financial Crime

    Naeem is highly experienced in dealing with complex regulatory, fraud, and corporate criminal matters.

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  • Professional Discipline & Regulatory

    Naeem advises and represents individuals and businesses in relation to a range of professional and regulatory matters.

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  • Integrity, Governance & Investigations

    Naeem is frequently instructed to test the integrity of and provide training in internal disciplinary and governance procedures.

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Latest Cases

  • R v Z: Acquitted of Murder (2023)

    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.

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  • R v H: Acquitted of Murder (2023)

    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.

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  • R v Downes: Acquitted of Unlawful Act manslaughter (2023)

    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.

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  • R v Senia: Acquitted of Murder (2023)

    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.

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  • R v Joseph and Others: Acquitted of Murder & Attempted Murder (2022)

    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.

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  • R v Khan & Others: Acquitted of Murder and Attempted Murder (2022)

    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.

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