Hana Ahmed
Year of Call: 2013
Hana Ahmed is a Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who specialises in
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Criminal Law
Hana Ahmed’s specialist area of practice is Criminal Law. She appears in a broad spectrum of criminal offences in the Crown Court, Magistrates' Court, and Youth Court, including drug offences, serious violence, fraud, and harassment.
As a Criminal Barrister, Hana Ahmed has built a favourable reputation as an effective and engaging junior. She can quickly build rapport with clients and has experience working with vulnerable defendants.
In addition, Hana Ahmed shows an aptitude for dealing with victims and witnesses in a manner that supports and informs them throughout the court process.
Manchester-based Criminal Barrister Hana Ahmed acted as junior counsel for the defence in a multi-handed case where a shooting in broad daylight in Cheetham Hill allegedly occurred because of feuding rival drug gangs. She secured the acquittal for her client on two counts of Section 18 and one count of possessing a firearm with the intent to endanger life.
Having worked at Solicitors’ firms, Barrister Hana Ahmed understands the pressures and difficulties Solicitors face when conducting litigation. As such, she is happy to discuss cases and advise Solicitors on an informal basis without the need for formal instructions.
If you have a Crime case requiring advice or advocacy, call our Criminal Clerks, Paul Mander and Greg Highton, on 0161 832 4036, e-mail Paul@kenworthys.co.uk, Greg@kenworthys.co.uk, or fill out our contact form.
+ Notable Cases
+Violence and Harassment
- R v H – Hana Ahmed Successfully persuaded the court to pass a short, suspended sentence for a Section 2 Violent Disorder, which was committed in front of children in a family home.
- R v A - Hana Ahmed secured the acquittal for her client on two counts of Section 18 and one count of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- R v M – Negotiated with CPS to drop charges of section 18 and successfully persuaded the courts to impose a Community Order in respect of dangerous driving, criminal damage, harassment, and possession of a bladed article.
- R v D – In this case, a Nurse was accused of racially aggravated harassment against a Police Officer. Hana Ahmed successfully argued abuse of process, and as a result, the matter was discontinued.
+Drugs
- R v D – This case was concerned with the production of drugs. Hana Ahmed successfully vacated the plea, and the matter was discontinued against the defendant.
- R v F - Conspiracy to supply Class A. Hana Ahmed successfully persuaded the court to pass a short, suspended sentence.
- R v H – Possession with intent to supply Class A. Hana Ahmed successfully persuaded the court to pass a short, suspended sentence.
- R v O – Another possession with intent to supply Class A drugs case, where Hana Ahmed successfully persuaded the court to pass a short, suspended sentence.
- R v D – Criminal case concerning the production of cannabis, where Hana Ahmed secured the acquittal for her client.
- R v R – A conspiracy to supply Class A drugs case. Disclosure request led to the prosecution discounting the case on day 5 of the trial.
+Modern Day Slavery
- R v T – Disclosure request led to the prosecution discounting the case on day 17 of the trial.
+ Qualifications
- Bar Practice Course (BPC)
