ELDWICK LAW - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Solicitor
- White Collar Crime & Regulatory Solicitor
Abbas is a Senior Solicitor and specialises in litigation involving allegations of misconduct or criminality. His experience includes representing those charged with serious fraud and grave offences, including murder and rape, as well as representing individuals in respect of general criminal offences and extradition requests.
Abbas represents clients at all stages of criminal proceedings and in cases concerning complex, multi-jurisdictional proceedings. He is a detail-oriented, tactical and proactive litigator and frequently provides bespoke, pre-emptive advice to clients who anticipate impending investigations.
As well as representing drivers facing motoring offences - including Taxi and Private Hire ("TPH") drivers alleged to be ‘touting for hire' - Abbas assists TPH drivers and operators in licensing applications, and provides representation in disputes with licensing authorities and appeals against license refusals and revocations.
Abbas has a proven track record for successfully defending in heavy weight criminal matters and his work is primarily referred through personal recommendation.
In addition, Abbas has gained the Certified Fraud Examiner ("CFE") qualification, bringing to his practice a unique insight into the conduct of investigations by prosecutorial agencies. As a Certified Fraud Examiner, Abbas is able to carry out internal investigations and advise individuals, businesses and charities on anti-money laundering ("AML") and anti-bribery & corruption ("ABC") due diligence and policy review, as well as providing representation in respect of substantive proceedings before the criminal courts.
Abbas has represented politicians, company directors, doctors, lawyers, accountants and other professionals who seek the best possible representation to robustly, but discretely, safeguard their reputations and careers. He has an excellent record of securing alternative disposals to prosecutions.
Examples of Abbas' work includes:
Acting for Dubai based property developer in large scale, multi-jurisdictional fraud and money laundering allegations, as well as Account Freezing & Forfeiture proceedings.
Representing former Chief Operating Officer of collapsed oil company in confiscation and appeal proceedings emanating from extensive Serious Fraud Office ("SFO") investigations.
Representing company officers facing allegations of red diesel fraud, fraudulent evasion of duty, VAT fraud, and money laundering (Operation Maplin).
Successfully defended established accountant in National Crime Agency ("NCA") operations concerning allegations of money laundering, modern slavery, and immigration offences, as well as associated cash detention proceedings.
Successfully represented company directors alleged to be concerned with illegal important of tobacco products, fraudulent evasion of excise duty (estimated £5m annually), and money laundering; Contested Account Freezing Order and Forfeiture proceedings (Operation Fajita).
Representing company director facing large scale HMRC "Gift Aid fraud" and money laundering allegations.
Representing individual facing large scale, fraudulent VAT reclaim allegations (Operation Arcane).
Successfully defended dentist accused of sexually assaulting a patient.
Successfully defended Mayfair property agent alleged to have committed sex offences, drugs supply, money laundering and operating an illegal money exchange bureau.
Represented company director in allegations of causing death by dangerous driving which involved arguments pertaining to causation and determination of speed.
Successfully defended member of re-enactment community who faced allegations of conspiracy to covert firearms.
Successfully represented television producer in allegations of historic, large value benefits fraud.
Successful defence in joint enterprise GBH.
38-handed conspiracy to supply firearms to undercover police officers in one of London's largest undercover operations (Operation Peyzac).
Defended company director in MHRA prosecution concerning supply of unauthorised medicinal products (Operation Spitz).
Robust defence of a 70-year-old man in historic sexual abuse allegations, involving use of expert evidence of false and transferred memories. The prosecution were forced to discontinue their case.
Successfully represented mother in ‘baby shaking' allegations which included complex medical and legal arguments concerning causation.
Represented company director whose extradition was sought by the Swedish authorities in relation to allegations of large-scale, multi-million-pound Missing Trader Intra-Community (‘MTIC') fraud and false accounting.
Outside of work, Abbas enjoys sports and crime fiction.
Job Titles:
- Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
- Member of the ArbitralWomen
- Solicitor & Arbitrator
Amanda J. Lee focuses her practice on international dispute resolution. She is admitted as a Solicitor-Advocate (Civil) in England and Wales, and to the Bars of New York State and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Her experience encompasses commercial litigation, Privy Council appellate procedure and many forms of ADR, including construction adjudication, international and domestic arbitration, expert determination and mediation. She has advised in respect of disputes arising from a wide range of sectors, including the recycling, hospitality and automotive industries.
Amanda is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and a member of the Rising Arbitrators Initiative. She has sat as an arbitrator in domestic and international arbitrations (both ad hoc and pursuant to institutional rules) on 25+ occasions.
Amanda is a member of the ArbitralWomen Advisory Council, a member of the Global Advisory Board of ICDR Y&I, and Director of Media and Outreach of Arbitrator Intelligence. She is an Ambassador for R.E.A.L. - Racial Equality for Arbitration Lawyers and a member of the Advisory Boards of the Investment & Commercial Arbitration Review and MediateGuru. Amanda co-hosts Delos Dispute Resolution's ongoing ‘TagTime' webinar series.
In 2019 she founded ‘Careers in Arbitration', a global initiative designed to support those worldwide seeking to enter and progress in the field of international arbitration, with a following on LinkedIn of more than 50,000. Careers in Arbitration aims to promote diversity by levelling the playing field, helping to ensure that those entering the field have access to information about opportunities. In 2022 she founded ARBalance, which focuses on promoting mental health and balance in arbitration practice.
Amanda is a visiting lecturer at the University of Law, UK. Amanda regularly speaks and publishes about international dispute resolution, how to develop a career in international arbitration, and diversity issues. She delivered the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators' 2021 International Women's Day Keynote Address, for which she was shortlisted for a Global Arbitration Review Award for Best Speech/Lecture.
Amanda was recognised as a Rising Star in the inaugural Legal 500 UK Arbitration Powerlist and is listed in the inaugural Lawdragon Global Litigation 500. She is recognised as a Future Leader in Arbitration by Who's Who Legal.
Languages
English
Job Titles:
- Consultant
- Solicitor
- Member of the IAGA
Arianne is a Solicitor Advocate who specialises in commercial law both nationally and internationally. She has vast experience in dealing with both non-contentious and contentious matters.
Arianne is also a member of the IAGA (International Association of Gaming Advisors). She has also been a guest speaker on the topic of blockchain technology at the Society for Computers and Law's annual conference.
Job Titles:
- Education / University of Leeds
Job Titles:
- General Counsel ( Russia & Kazakhstan Qualified )
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Jenna is a Partner at Eldwick Law specialising in commercial litigation and arbitration. She has has been involved in a number of high-value and complex claims, including claims for fraud, professional negligence and company law disputes. Much of Jenna's current work involves multi-jurisdictional litigation, acting for high net worth individuals as well as multi-national corporates and companies.
Jenna is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators.
Job Titles:
- Intellectual Property Solicitor
Job Titles:
- Paralegal in the Commercial Arbitration and Litigation Department
Leila is a Paralegal in the Commercial Arbitration and Litigation department at Eldwick Law. She joined the firm, having worked in a disputes practice based in the City of London, where she represented clients in various LCIA arbitration matters primarily arising out of the CIS region.
Mohammed is the Senior and Founding Partner at Eldwick Law. He is a criminal defence solicitor, specialising in serious crime and fraud. He has over 25 years of experience in defending some of the largest and most complex criminal prosecutions.
Mohammed has defended prosecutions brought by the Serious Fraud Office, National Crime Agency, Competitions & Market Authority, Crown Prosecution Service, Serious Organised Crime Agency, HM Revenue & Customs, Department of Work & Pensions, Trading Standards, Office of Fair Trading, Royal Mail and various other prosecuting authorities.
Mohammed is regarded as on the country's primary criminal defence solicitors, ranked in leading directors such as the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. He has recently developed a practice in the field of "encro-chat" investigations and prosecutions, and is renowned as an expert in the field.
Job Titles:
- Paralegal in the Commercial Litigation Department
Safia is a Paralegal in the Commercial Litigation department at Eldwick Law, and assists solicitors and Partners with general case preparation on civil fraud, arbitration and commercial disputes.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Litigation Solicitor
- Key Member of the Financial Services Team Here
Stephen is a key member of the Financial Services team here at Eldwick Law with his extensive experience of financial services litigation and the industry generally.
Waleed is a partner at Eldwick Law and leads the Commercial Litigation & Arbitration department. He has acted for multinationals, high-net worth individuals and state entities in proceedings before the High Court, Court of Appeal and several International Arbitration centres.