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Criminal Defence | Wednesday 11 November 2020

Nineteen-year-old found not guilty of murder and manslaughter at Reading Crown Court

Hossein Zahir QC led Alex Rose, both of the Garden Court Criminal Defence Team, instructed by Mohammed Zeb and Nawal Asskoumi of Stuart Miller Solicitors.

Alex Rose Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence, Criminal Appeals | Friday 11 January 2019

Keir Monteith, David Emanuel and Hossein Zahir to be appointed Queen's Counsel

On 11 March 2019, the Lord Chancellor will preside over the appointment ceremony where he will formally bestow the title of QC.

Keir Monteith KC David Emanuel KC Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence | Tuesday 13 February 2018

Final two members of the 'Rotherham 12' acquitted

The final two members of the 'Rotherham 12' were acquitted today following legal argument by Tom Wainwright.

Tom Wainwright Hossein Zahir KC Nick Wrack

Garden Court Chambers | Thursday 21 December 2017

Prominent Ethiopian opposition campaigner acquitted of terrorism offences

Hossein Zahir and Russell Fraser of Garden Court Chambers represented the defendant, Dr Tadesse Kersmo.

Russell Fraser Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence | Friday 23 December 2016

Charity worker cleared of funding terrorism

Pervez Rafiq was represented by Hossein Zahir and Vikki Kerly of Garden Court's Crime Team.

Hossein Zahir KC

Criminal Defence | Wednesday 16 November 2016

Ten Asian men cleared of violent disorder against far-right extremists

Nick Wrack, Tom Wainwright and Hossein Zahir represented three of the men.

Tom Wainwright Hossein Zahir KC Nick Wrack

Garden Court Chambers | Friday 17 June 2016

Haseeb Hamayoon cleared of Remembrance Day plot

Haseeb Hamayoon was represented by Hossein Zahir of the Garden Court Chambers Crime Team.

Hossein Zahir KC

Garden Court Chambers | Tuesday 19 January 2016

Suhaib Majeed and Tarik Hassane on trial at the Central Criminal Court for terrorism offences

The defendants are represented by Ali Bajwa QC and Hossein Zahir of Garden Court Chambers' Crime Team.

Hossein Zahir KC

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