Shehraz
Hussain
Barrister | Called 2022
Background
Shehraz joined Cornwall Street in 2024 after completing pupillage with the Crown Prosecution Service. He will be accepting instructions in all practice areas from 1st October.
During pupillage, Shehraz dealt with a range of matters in the criminal courts. He 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.
In addition to trials, Shehraz has experience of hearings such as bail applications, bail appeals, newton hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings and committals for sentence. He also has a skill in written advocacy, with members of the judiciary complimenting his sentencing notes as being “of the highest calibre”.
Shehraz’s experience as a Prosecutor 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. Even when prosecuting, Shehraz has always been mindful of fairness to the defendant, with defence opponents acknowledging this fair approach in open court.
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. 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.
Shehraz accepts instructions in all of chambers’ practice areas.
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
Crime
During pupillage, Shehraz dealt with range of matters in the criminal courts. He successfully prosecuted a number of trials such as offences under the theft act, offences against the person (including those in a domestic violence scenario) and driving matters. 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.
In addition to trials, Shehraz also has experience of hearings such as bail applications, bail appeals, newton hearings, plea and trial preparation hearings and committals for sentence. He has a skill in written advocacy, with members of the judiciary complimenting his sentencing notes as being “of the highest calibre”.
Shehraz’s experience as a Prosecutor 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. Even when prosecuting, Shehraz has always been mindful of fairness to the defendant, with defence opponents acknowledging this fair approach in open court.
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.