Shahid Ali LLB (Hons)
Solicitor-Advocate (Higher Court)
Email: shah.ali@osbornknight.co.uk
Direct: +44 (0)161 738 1404
Mobile: +44 (0)7867 861 278
Shahid has long been regarded as a specialist in the area of criminal defence work. With over 25 years of experience, Shahid has dealt successfully with matters of complex crime including fraud, money laundering and more recently regulatory matters.
His clients have included notable professional individuals including doctors, accountants and sportsmen. In addition, he has also acted on behalf of numerous companies and successfully defended actions bought by the Health and Safety Executive and environment agency. Shahid also holds higher Rights of audience and often represents clients before the Crown Court with regard to matters with particular emphasis upon the Proceeds of Crime Act and Poca proceedings.
His professionalism and meticulous approach together with his dedication and commitment to his clients has attracted instructions nationally. “Robust, no-nonsense, straight to the point” are often words used to describe Shahid. Recently quoted in the Legal 500, "Shahid Ali, who can 'seemingly distil a case from thousands of pages to a few issues and is both tactically astute and hugely effective'.
Shahid is also a case supervisor.
Lauren Coulding has a career which spans over a decade dealing with a variety of serious criminal and regulatory matters. During this time she has also acquired a client care skills. She is described by her peers as being conscientious and passionate with a commitment to excellent client care.
