Shehraz
Hussain
Barrister | Called 2022
Practice Summary
Shehraz both prosecutes and defends in the full spectrum of Crown Court cases, including serious violence, fraud, drug and gang-related crime, conspiracies, and sexual offending.
After being called to the Bar, Shehraz spent time as an in-house advocate at the Crown Prosecution Service. That prior experience is especially useful when defending as he is able to call on this knowledge when advising clients to ensure that a holistic, realistic and balanced viewpoint is given.
His pre-Bar background as an investigator for bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority furnished him with an in-depth understanding of regulatory and professional discipline, particularly the approaches taken by regulators when investigating allegations of misconduct. He is therefore well placed to represent and advise both regulators and those facing regulatory action.
Shehraz has been commended for his written advocacy skills, with members of the judiciary complimenting his drafting as being “of the highest calibre”.
Education and awards:
BPTC, University of Law (2022)
LLM in Bar Practice, University of Law (2022)
LLB, University of Law (2017)
Safford Scholarship, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (2018)
Blackstone Entrance Exhibition, The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple (2018)
Shehraz’s expertise
Criminal Law - Background
Shehraz joined Cornwall Street in 2024 after completing pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service, successfully prosecuted a number of trials – examples being offences under the theft act, offences against the person (including those in a domestic violence scenario) and driving offences. He is able to deal with unexpected applications such as submissions of no case to answer by making focussed and persuasive submissions to the court to reach a favourable outcome.
Prior to coming to the Bar, Shehraz spent 5 years working in various legal and investigatory roles for the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority.
Shehraz accepts instructions in crime, regulatory and civil.
Notable Cases
R v W (2025) – Defending an allegation of s.18 GBH
R v W (2025) – Prosecuting an allegation of s.47 ABH following a successful application to admit hearsay evidence
R v K (2025) – Defending an allegation of robbery
WMP v H (2025) – Representing West Midlands Police in an application made pursuant to the Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001
Regulatory
Prior to coming to the Bar, Shehraz worked in various legal and investigatory roles for the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Financial Conduct Authority. As a result, he has an in-depth understanding of regulatory and professional discipline, particularly the approaches taken by regulators when investigating allegations of misconduct. He is therefore well placed to represent and advise both regulators and those facing regulatory action.
Interests
Shehraz has a keen interest in equality and diversity at the Bar, particularly through the lens of social mobility. In the past, Shehraz has mentored students through the Social Mobility Business Partnership and is always open to getting involved with other initiatives of a similar nature.
Shehraz also enjoys teaching and tutors a handful of students alongside his practice.