Leila Abdul-Rasool
Consultant Solicitor
020 3811 5143
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leila-abdul-rasool-572a5933/
Leila specialises in criminal defence work, crime related civil work and extradition. She conducts all manner of criminal defence work ranging in seriousness from motoring offences to murder.
Notable cases
R v S – Drug trafficking case. Client acquitted of importation of 10kgs cocaine from Antigua.
UK Government v E – Appeal to ECHR. Part ii Extradition. Client wanted for trial on double homicide to Maryland. Secured assurance that death penalty will not be imposed. Appeal pending to ECHR under Article 3 to protect client against life without parole sentence. Case was reported.
R v M & Others – Money laundering. Appeal to House of Lords.
Background
Leila's background is that of a criminal barrister, having been called to the bar at Lincoln’s Inn in 1994. She joined the firm in 1999 and soon after cross-qualified as a solicitor with Higher Rights of Audience. Leila is a VHCC panel member.
Societies
Leila is a member of the LCCSA & SAHCA.
Languages
Comprehension of Arabic
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