Gulzar Hussain
Gulzar Hussain is a consultant who has extensive experience in working with his clients on a vast array of criminal offences which range from terrorism to money laundering to conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.
Gulzar is known by his clients for his fervent and diligent preparation. Gulzar personifies the virtue of going the extra mile for his clients and has worked diligently and with attention to detail in respect of the cases that he has been involved in.
Below are some of the high profile or otherwise notable cases that he has worked on, many of which have attracted press attention.
Notable Cases & Cases Covered In The Press
R v Iqbal [2009]
This was a terrorism related matter. In relation to ‘Blackburn resistance’. Trial at the Old Bailey.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1259352/Blackburn-Resistance-brothers-convicted-terrorist-offences.html
R v Saifour Rahman [2010]
This was a matter in relation to s18 GBH. Gangland attack in London’s Dockland’s where the victim had his nose cut off.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1345018/Youth-worker-stabbed-rival-eye-machete-leading-double-life-gang-leader.html
Mohammed Benchella [2010]
Cisco related fraud and money laundering case. The firm assisted Belgian lawyers with the client’s bail application in Belgium. The client’s bail application was permitted.
R v Michael Lyons [2010]
Advised on appeal of sentence.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1297818/Rapist-guru-Michael-Lyons-cast-spell-hundreds-terrified-young-women.html
R v Mohammed Tribak [2011]
Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs. Operation Langwood. £1 Million pounds worth of heroin seized.
R v Dr Omer Butt [2011]
This was a matter in relation to NHS Fraud. No case to answer was successfully sought by the legal team.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/latest-news/143725/Manchester-NHS-fraud-Dentist-probed
Tyrone Brown [2011]
UK against extradition sought by Belgium and Dutch police and supported by SOCA.
R v Amir Hussain [2011]
Multi handed conspiracy to convert criminal property and money laundering. Trial at the Old Bailey. Police seized $1.7 Million of stolen Cisco networking equipment.
Press Coverage: https://www.google.co.uk/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=radhika+mandalia+uddin
CD [2011]
Control Order at the High Court.
Press Coverage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-14112102
R v David Donkor [2011]
£70,000 fraud carried out by sophisticated fraudsters who impersonated footballer Didier Drogba. The client acquitted on all 5 counts
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2062899/Thieves-posing-friends-Chelsea-footballer-Didier-Drogba-steal-70-000-jewellery.html
R v Nazrul Islam Rahman [2011]
Operation Scarp. £1 million crash for cash case. Trial at Southwark Crown Court.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2034993/Crash-cash-Gang-staged-120-fake-accidents-1m-insurance-scam.html
R v CD [2011]
Control Order breach trial at the Old Bailey. The client was acquitted by the jury.
Press Coverage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-15114791
R v Shabbir Ali [2012]
Terrorism Section 5 trial at the Old Bailey.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2182084/Terror-twins-Identical-brothers-posed-charity-collectors-raise-funds-terrorism-jailed-years-each.html
R v Dr Shajul Islam [2012]
Terrorism, alleged kidnap of British journalist John Cantlie in Syria.
Press Coverage: http://www.theguardian.com/uk/2012/oct/17/british-doctor-shajul-islam-court
R v Richard Dart & Jahangir Alom [2013]
Terrorism at the Old Bailey. Operation Movie.
Press Coverage: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21799217
R v Maryam Hassan [2013]
Case involving an alleged assault on celebrity Hollywood actress Tara Reid in an exclusive nightclub in London’s Soho. The case involved international footballers Edga Davids and England international footballer Carlton Cole. Clients were acquitted on all counts at Southwark Crown Court.
Press Coverage: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2522450/Nightclubber-cries-hysterically-cleared-glassing-actress-Tara-Reid-private-members-club.html
R v Ibrahim Hassan [2014]
AKA ‘Abu Nusaybah’ – Terrorism Case at the Old Bailey. The client was arrested whilst leaving BBC studios after giving an interview to Newsnight connected to Woolwich murder suspect Michael Adebelajo.
Press Coverage: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2333897/Abu-Nusaybah-BBC-interviewee-charged-terror-offences-following-arrest-appearing-Newsnight-talk-Woolwich-suspect.html
R v M. Nadeem [2014]
Case involving Class A drugs, firearms and ammunition at Chelmsford Crown Court.
R v Tijani [2014]
Multi handed money laundering case at the Old Bailey.
R v Coker [2014]
GBH. Case at the Old Bailey. Unanimously Acquitted.
R v Amir Uddin
s.18 OAPA 1861 GBH – ‘baby shake case’ at Snaresbrook Crown Court. Client acquitted unanimously on all counts.
R v Raheel Khawaja [2014]
5 counts of sexually related offences. Client was acquitted on all counts following two trials.
R v Osman Hussain
Operation Airbrick. Defended a Company Director allegedly involved in a multi-million pound money laundering case relating to the under bond alcohol trading industry. Acquitted unanimously by the jury for multi million pound money laundering conspiracy.
