Amirah Ajaz

Described as a “formidable, intelligent and a first class fraud lawyer” in Legal 500 and Chambers, Amirah is a Partner dealing with serious business crime, heavy weight fraud, complex organised crime and confiscation work. She advises individuals and corporate clients, facing investigation, prosecution and enforcement action taken by the Serious Fraud Office, Financial Conduct Authority, HM Revenue & Customs and the National Crime Agency.

Amirah’s experience includes working on highly publicised cases with complex issues involving cross-border jurisdictions, novel frauds, high monetary values and technical legal points. Her strengths include the ability to digest voluminous evidence, forensically examine figures and advance a pro-active, tactical defence strategy on behalf of her clients.

Amirah has worked with some of the leading Kings Counsel and Counsel in the country, playing a key role in case strategy. She is recognised and respected for her work both in the profession and by clients.

Amirah is approved as a fraud supervisor for Very High Cost Cases (VHCC) and has considerable experience in their preparation. Such cases are primarily high value offences with an international dimension where there is voluminous disclosure of evidence.

Amirah is a specialist fraud lawyer with extensive knowledge and experience of confiscation, restraint and cash seizure proceedings. Her experience stretches to advising clients facing a spectrum of allegations including large scale terrorism, drugs conspiracies and sensitive matters where consideration is given to issues involving national security.

She also represents clients facing requests for extradition, mutual legal assistance and advises clients in respect of matters in foreign jurisdictions.

Amirah often travels internationally to advise and assist her clients and is fluent in speaking Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.