Imran Shafi KC
UK Bar Guide 2025
Band 3 : Crime
Band 3
About
Provided by Imran Shafi KC
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Imran is widely regarded as one of the leading criminal barristers on the Northern circuit, if not nationwide. He is instructed in serious, high profile and groundbreaking cases. A dozen or so of his Court of Appeal cases are reported in the leading criminal textbooks.
In recognition of his ability and experience, he was appointed Queen’s Counsel and a Recorder of the Crown Court
Clients seek him out for his legal knowledge, his performances in court and his incredible work ethic. He strives to do his utmost to represent his clients to the best of his ability and achieves great results. Unsurprisingly, he is very much in demand. Clients secure his services at the earliest opportunity, often pre-charge. He combines unparalled technical legal expertise with a dynamic presence in court.
He is well known for having cases discontinued or dismissed and drafting successful applications to exclude the evidence.
He is very approachable and personable and builds a great rapport with everyone from clients to solicitors through to Judges, treating everyone with courtesy and respect.
He is as adept at navigating serious Fraud cases as he is leading the defence in cases of murder, terrorism and large scale drug trafficking.