We’re nearly there with this week’s announcements!
Today, we’re pleased to welcome Tanveer Qureshi to Libertas.
Tanveer joins from 4-5 Grays' Inn Sq and has spent the last 18 years acting as a trouble-shooter for businesses and directors. His expertise includes ESG compliance, Health and Safety, Criminal Fraud, Civil Fraud, and POCA Asset Recovery. Tanveer also provides skilled, business savvy advice and representation in civil and criminal disputes involving commercial wrongdoing, with a particular focus on offshore matters.
His work predominantly involves domestic and international civil and criminal asset recovery on behalf of governments and businesses, as well as the global enforcement of judgments and awards.
On the commercial litigation front (including DIFC and AIFC), Tanveer has successfully acted for clients fighting charges of corruption, civil and criminal fraud, regulatory enforcement, sanctions, and professional discipline. His disciplinary work includes advising firms during SRA investigations and defending cases before the Solicitor Disciplinary Tribunal.
As well as serving on the National Anti-Corruption Committee appointed by the Government of Cyprus, where he investigates corrupt practices across all governmental bodies, Tanveer is frequently asked to speak on ESG compliance and regulation matters and has been retained as an adviser by various fashion manufacturers concerning the CMA's ‘Greenwashing’ Guidance.
Tanveer is currently engaged (both offshore and onshore) by various corporates and directors to assist with confidential corporate investigations. His focus is on getting involved in matters early on, gaining a robust understanding of his clients and the market sector they operate in, and building a razor-sharp strategy for ending regulatory involvement as fast as possible.
Welcome to Libertas, Tanveer!
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Our second new member announcement of the week: We are delighted to welcome Abdul Iqbal KC to Libertas Chambers.
Abdul practices exclusively in defence crime and regulatory work. He is in extremely high demand for cases of murder, complex fraud, terrorism, international drug trafficking and serious organised crime.
He is approachable and straightforward irrespective of those he deals with. He sits as a Recorder and in a Disciplinary Regulatory capacity as a member of The FA National Judicial Panel that gives him huge insight in to judicial thinking and approach. He appears as counsel on the lead counsel list at the International Criminal Court at The Hague and recently attended at the ICC in relation to such international criminal law work. He has appeared in many of the leading criminal cases nationally. These cases invariably involve complicated issues and they attract national and international press publicity.
Abdul is a qualified pharmacist and has particular expertise in cases involving complicated medical evidence. He excels in cross-examining expert witnesses on the most complex areas of technical evidence. He is experienced in cutting through complex evidence and law to get to the decisive issues and presenting complex evidence persuasively and transparently to juries. He has successfully defended in many sensitive cases where professionals have been charged with criminal or regulatory (misconduct) offences that threaten their careers. He also has very considerable experience in the appellate courts. He has huge specialist expertise in reviewing cases thoroughly in order to identify effective and sustainable grounds of appeal.
He is highly approachable, tactically savvy, commercially astute and client-friendly.
Welcome to Libertas, Abdul!
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𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝘄𝗲’𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝘁𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀.
Today, we’re delighted to welcome Mark Graffius KC, whose expertise will be a fantastic addition to Libertas Chambers.
Mark joins from 2 Hare Court and specialises in all aspects of criminal law. He has over 30 years experience of defending in high profile cases involving organised crime, homicide, and complex commercial fraud.
He has been described as “an outstanding advocate”, “highly polished” with “exceptional client care and judgement”.
Mark is regularly instructed in complex and substantial fraud cases, in asset forfeiture and restraint proceedings, and cases involving murder, international drug and money laundering conspiracies, and firearms and corruption cases.
He provides advice in sensitive and complex cases pre-charge for individuals, corporate officers and companies under investigation.
Mark's CV and case history can be found on his profile on our website: https://t.co/lL0HvZSoyB
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𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗪𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲
As the year draws to a close, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all our clients, partners, and contacts for being part of our journey through 2024.
The whole team at Libertas Chambers wishes you, your teams and your loved ones a a wonderful festive season and a happy, healthy 2025!
Please note our festive opening hours as below.
23rd - 9am to 6pm
24th - Closed
25th - Closed
26th - Closed
27th - 9am to 2pm
30th - 9am to 2pm
31st - 9am to 2pm
January 1st - Closed
January 2nd - Normal Hours Resume
Chambers is delighted to announce that Alexandra-Maria Eugenicos has accepted our offer of Tenancy, following the successful completion of her Prospective Tenancy.
Alexandra-Maria is regularly instructed to defend in the Crown Court and has experience defending young and vulnerable clients.
Head to our website today to find out more and view Alexandra-Maria's profile
https://t.co/hKdiEkE4Yl
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We’re thrilled to announce that we have once again been ranked for Crime and Financial Crime in the 2025 Chambers & Partners Rankings!
Our team continue to set high standards of commitment and excellence.
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𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘄𝘆𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲
Marie Spenwyn contributed an article to the August edition of Counsel magazine, co-written with Lynda Gibbs KC (Hon).
More info below ⤵️
JAMES DOYLE DEFENDS CLIENT IN 8 DAY FIREARMS TRIAL AT CROYDON CC
James Doyle, instructed by Goran Stojsavljevic of @berkeleylegal defended Sheraz Majeed in an 8 day trial at Croydon Crown Court in respect of allegation of 8 counts of firearms offences.
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We're proud to announce that Dr. Felicity Gerry KC has been honoured with a spot on the Pro Bono Recognition List for her exemplary commitment to providing pro bono legal services. Congratulations, Felicity! #ProBono#LegalExcellence#AccessToJustice#JusticeForAll#LegalImpact
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The jury unanimously acquitted their client on all counts after a 6-week trial.
Gerard and Adrian were instructed by Tom Trobe of Pure Law Solicitors in Cardiff.
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