Homicide & Serious Crime
Overview | Expertise | Notable Cases
Overview
With a formidable track record of acquittals, Naeem has a reputation for delivering high-quality advice, advocacy and representation. He appears in many of the high-profile cases of the day.
Naeem Mian KC is a highly acclaimed legal professional renowned for his exceptional skills in delivering top-tier legal advice, courtroom advocacy, and representation. His practice consistently revolves around handling high-profile cases of national significance, reflecting his extensive expertise in a wide array of criminal matters. The majority of the cases in which Naeem is instructed are tried at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), where he vigorously defends clients in all areas of serious crime, in particular, terrorism, murder and fraud. Naeem's clients trust in his profound legal acumen and formidable court advocacy skills.
With an extensive history of being instructed in cases of the utmost gravity, Naeem is regularly instructed in cases of multi-defendant murder involving background allegations of gang membership, revenge attacks, shooting, kidnap and major drug related offences. His cases often involve co-defendants attempting to advance cut-throat defences.
Naeem has a formidable track record of acquittal. Examples of such recent cases include R v Z (16 year old ‘snapchat killer’ acquitted of beheading his uncle); R v H (Youth acquitted of multi-handed, joint enterprise gang murder); R v Senia (Acquitted of murder involving gangs and knives); R v Khan (Acquitted of murder and attempted murder using machetes); R v Joseph (Acquitted of murder and attempted murder in two separate shootings on the same night); R v Haile (Acquitted of murder and manslaughter); R v Edusi & Others (Acquitted of murder); R v Ghilani & Others (Acquitted of murder in cut-throat defence advanced by co-defendants); R v Dodd & Others (cut-throat defence advanced by co-defendants. Acquitted of murder); R v Nwogbe & Others (Acquitted of murder); R v Iqbal & Others (Acquitted of 5 charges of rape- only defendant to be acquitted); R v Parvez & Others (Acquitted on all charges- serious violence).
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Expertise
Naeem Mian KC has an outstanding reputation for his unwavering commitment to excellence in courtroom advocacy. His ability to adapt his approach seamlessly sets him apart, whether he's cross-examining seasoned professional witnesses or addressing difficult or vulnerable individuals on the stand. Naeem has a natural talent for tailoring his communication style to suit the unique demands of each case, effectively bridging the gap between judges and juries, ultimately enhancing the quality of representation.
In addition to his formidable advocacy skills, Naeem places significant emphasis on building strong, trust-based relationships with his clients. Regardless of their background or age, he possesses the remarkable ability to quickly establish rapport. Even with the most demanding or vulnerable clients, Naeem fosters proactive and productive working relationships.
His expertise extends to the realm of complex, document-intensive cases, often involving scientific, hi-tech and other expert evidence. In these challenging situations, Naeem's instinctive ability to rapidly identify and address key case issues consistently leads to outstanding results for his clients. His unwavering dedication to providing unparalleled legal representation has made him a respected figure in the legal community and a trusted advocate for his clients.
Notable Cases
R v Z Acquitted of Murder
Retrial of16 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.
R v H Acquitted of Murder
Retrial. 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.
R v Downes Acquitted of Unlawful Act Manslaughter
Unlawful act manslaughter. 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.
R v Senia Acquitted of Murder, Convicted of Manslaughter in Retrial
Acquitted of murder. Convicted of manslaughter in retrial The jury were hung on manslaughter. 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.
R v Khan & Others Acquitted of Murder & Attempted Murder
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.
R v Joseph & Others Acquitted of Murder & Attempted Murder
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.
R v Z Jury Hung on Murder
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 were hung - unable to deliver verdict.
R v Senia Acquitted of Murder
Acquitted of murder. The jury were hung on manslaughter. 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.
R v H Jury Discharged in Murder Case
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.
R v Haile Acquitted of Murder & Manslaughter
Naeem Mian QC, was instructed on behalf of Tedros Haile. Mr Haile was charged with murdering his brother by stabbing him 7 times (twice in the back), in his flat during lockdown. Naeem was required to cross-examine two prosecution witnesses who were in the same room at the time of the attack, the pathologist as well as various police officers. The trial lasted approximately 3 weeks. The jury unanimously acquitted Mr Haile of all charges including both murder and manslaughter. Read the press coverage: BBC News | Evening Standard
R v Ghilani Acquitted of Murder
Appeared on behalf of Sifean Ghilani. It was alleged that he had conspired with his three co-defendants to rob the victim, a known drug dealer of Class A drugs. Mr Ghilani admitted stabbing Mr Pentelow through the chest and killing him. Before he died, he told witnesses “they got me”. Despite the co-defendants blaming Mr Ghilani for “deliberately” stabbing Mr Pentelow, Naeem Mian QC secured a verdict of not guilty to murder but guilty of manslaughter. Despite their attempts to blame Mr Ghilani, both Mr Patel and Mr Thomas were also found guilty of manslaughter. Read the press coverage: BBC News
R v Liang Reduced. 5 Year Sentence For Initial Murder Charge
Represented Yongqi Liang, a student at the University of Sheffield. Both Mr Liang and his friend went drinking. They started fighting during which his friend died. The whole incident was recorded on CCTV. Mr Liang fled the country but was arrested in Germany and extradited back. He was charged with murder.Following lengthy negotiations with the prosecution, Mr Liang pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Following submissions made by Naeem, Mr Liang was sentenced to 5 years for manslaughter. Read the press coverage: ITV News | BBC News | Daily Mail
R v Obaze Shooting of Teenager
The Defendant was accused of shooting a teenager dead after enquiring where he was from. He was shot with a sawn-off shot gun. Read the press coverage: The Independent | BBC News
R v Patrice Acquitted of Murder Attempts
The defendant, Michael Patrice, was acquitted of two counts of attempted murder, in a case where he was alleged to have rammed two gun-wielding men off their motorbikes. He was the only defendant to be acquitted. Read the media coverage: Examiner Live
R v Edusi Acquitted of Murder
The Defendant, Edusi, was alleged to have been identified on CCTV as stabbing the victim who was laying in the ground and had already been stabbed 13 times. He was acquitted of murder and found guilty of manslaughter. Read the media coverage: BBC News | The Independent | Metro
R v Imran Axe Attack Murder
The Defendant was accused of murdering the deceased with an axe and hiding his body at a cemetery in Ilford. Read the Media Coverage: BBC News | Evening Standard
R v J Guilty of Violent Disorder, Not Murder
The Defendant was charged, together with others, of attempted murder. Following lengthy negotiations with the Prosecution, Naeem managed to secure a plea guilty for one count of violent disorder in exchange for the Prosecution dropping the charge for attempted murder. Reporting restrictions applied due to young age of defendants.
R v Dodd Acquitted of Murder
19 year old James Dodd was acquitted of murder, manslaughter and violent disorder, following a trial lasting 11 weeks. Dodd was one of 7 defendants charged with murder and violent disorder arising out of a fatal attack on February 2017, which resulted in the death of 17 year old Liam Hunt. Naeem’s client was the only defendant to be acquitted of all charges. Read the media coverage: BBC News
R v Omotoso Acquitted of Murder
The Defendant who stabbed a father to death on a busy high street while his seven-year-old daughter was buying sweets was acquitted of murder. He was convicted of manslaughter. Read the media coverage: ITV News | The Guardian | Dailymail
R v R Gangland Money Laundering
VHCC. The Defendant was alleged to have laundered vast sums of money for criminal associates. Following an initial guilty plea, the case was re-opened. Read the press coverage: Manchester Evening New
R v R & Others Turf War Murder
Revenge murder with gang related background. The case arose out of a long running feud between rival gangs involved in drug dealing and engaged in a ‘turf war’.
R v O & Other Rush Hour Execution
Murder of a car driver in rush hour traffic. The case involved multiple young defendants allegedly linked to a gang based in the Hackney area of London who mistakenly identified the victim as a rival. The case involved the extensive use of cell site and forensic evidence. Read the media coverage: BBC News | Evening Standard