Leo Seelig

Practice Areas

Leo advises on and appears in complex, sensitive criminal litigation. He specialises in large, multi-handed investigations as well as those involving allegations of terrorism and homicide. He recently successfully prosecuted a series of lengthy, multi-defendant trials investigated by the international corruption unit of the National Crime Agency. He has a first-class science degree and was ranked first in his year; holding a particular ability to deal with technical and expert evidence. Throughout his career he has been repeatedly instructed in cases demanding a level of experience and expertise beyond his year of call. He is a Recorder of the Crown Court. Recent Notable Cases: Op Chaguar – defendant charged with encouraging terrorism Op Bacilluria – defendant charged with preparation of terrorist acts Op ‘X’ – defendant charged with preparation of terrorist acts Op Chueen – leading counsel in 15-handed drugs conspiracy Op Gnathonize (1) – leading counsel in 6-handed importation Op Gnathonize (2) – leading counsel in 3-handed money laundering Op Donezteba – leading counsel in 5-handed attempt murder

Career

University of Oxford, Masters, 2004 – 2005; University of Leeds, Bsc Biology (First class), 2000 – 2003; Year of Call: 2007.

Professional Memberships

Serious Crime Group Specialist Panel Member; Fraud Specialist Panel Member; Counter-terrorism Specialist Panel Member; Rape and Serious

Sexual Offences Specialist Panel Member; Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers; Criminal Bar Association; South Eastern Circuit.