Called 2003
Lincoln's Inn
LLB (Hons) - University of Birmingham
Practice
Paul is a member of the Crime and Civil teams.
Crime
Paul has received instructions for both Prosecution and Defence work. He has been instructed in numerous cases in the Crown Court, primarily for the Defence. Selected cases are:
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Perverting the Course of Justice
Welland - Involved a 13 day trial at Nottingham Crown Court before Mr. Justice Teare (co-accused indicted for Murder)
Sattar Involved an 8 day trial at Leicester Crown Court before HHJ Lea (co-accused indicted with sexual offences involving a girl under 16, False Imprisonment and Kidnap)
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Fraud
Bhanji Instructed as Junior Counsel for the defence in a Customs prosecution relating to the importation of counterfeit cigarettes to the value of £1million.
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Money Laundering (VHCC)
Afzal Instructed as Junior Counsel for the defence in a case concerning the laundering of the proceeds of a massive drug empire run from Bradford. The key conspirator to supply drugs received a sentence of 25 years. Features of the case included front businesses, transfers between accounts and tainted gifts.
Paul also has experience of Drug Possession / Supply cases, Robbery, Assault, Public Order and Burglary particularly where a forthright challenge to Police evidence is required. Paul sees early preparation and conferences as the key to a robust defence.
Civil
Paul has experience of County Court trials in personal injury, negligence and contractual matters. He has also been instructed to represent parties at Inquests and provide advice on quantum in personal injury cases.