Chambers Review
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Crime: Legal Aid Specialists - London (Firms)
What the Team is Known For
Edwards Duthie Shamash Solicitors has a respected criminal practice with a strong reputation for taking on legal aid work along with private cases. The team is noted for its handling of historical and recent serious sexual offence charges, including those that concern alleged abuse of responsibility by figures such as teachers or employers. It draws upon the firm's mental health and capacity resources to act for vulnerable individuals, such as those with mental illness, before the criminal courts. The team regularly advises on serious criminal matters concerning networks of individuals, including drugs supply and sexual exploitation.
Notable practitioners
Rakesh Bhasin is a solicitor advocate who has significant experience representing clients in serious crime and terrorism cases. He has notable expertise in matters concerning criminal networks, including drugs supply and gang-related violence.
He is a top quality lawyer.
Rakesh is extremely experienced. He is very good at working on cases involving serious crimes and homicides.