Zahra Khan
Year of Call: 2023
Zahra Khan is a Pupil Barrister at Kenworthy’s Chambers who will practice in
Kenworthy's crime team is renowned for determined and fearless defence advocates, as well as fair and pragmatic prosecutors; the team's expertise extends over a range of areas including conspiracy, murder, serious sex offences and regulatory crime. The team has amassed a reputation on the Northern Circuit and nationally for dealing with complex and high-profile cases.
“Kenworthy's Chambers offers expertise spanning a wide range of criminal matters. The set's barristers are experienced in both the prosecution and defence of cases relating to homicides, high-value drugs conspiracies, serious violent and sexual offences.”
“Kenworthy’s Chambers are a welcoming set who strive to meet our needs whether that be in relation to criminal or mental health needs. Whilst it is a busy chambers counsel are often available to cover hearings even at the last minute.”
“The team is routinely instructed to appear in trials in the Crown Courts and in appellate proceedings, and the barristers undertake both private and publicly funded work.”
“They have provided a very responsive and efficient service with a wide range of Barristers able to assist at all levels of cases.”
They are always able to assist and cover a variety of specialisms.
Criminal Law
Zahra Khan is a Pupil Barrister who specialises in Criminal Law. Following completion of her pupillage she will practice in Crime.
Prior to commencing Pupillage, she was immersed in the criminal justice system working as a Crown Court Clerk ensuring that justice was administered smoothly by engaging effectively with defendants, Judges, and Counsel in court daily.
During that time, Zahra Khan gained invaluable experience observing trials involving allegations of murder, attempted murder, and domestic violence.
She drafted an application for the Criminal Case Review Commission for a prisoner convicted of drug smuggling seeking an appeal as a Case Worker at the Freedom Law Clinic.
If you have a Crime case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036, e-mail [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
Family and Finance
Zahra Khan will represent parents and other family members in Family Law cases.
Prior to joining Kenworthy’s Chambers, Zahra Khan gained invaluable experience by undertaking marshalling and multiple mini pupillages in public and private law.
In addition to observing the use of intermediaries in handling vulnerable witnesses when undertaking a mini pupillage, our Pupil Barrister Zahra Khan also gained expertise communicating directly with vulnerable individuals in voluntary roles at a refugee programme, homeless charity, residential care home, and youth club.
If you have a Family Law case you need advice or advocacy for, call our Family and Finance Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on 0161 832 4036, e-mail [email protected], [email protected], or fill out our contact form.
+ Qualifications
- Distinction LLM Master of Laws from Manchester Metropolitan University. Including 85% in her final dissertation on the topic of surrogacy.
- Distinction (Very Competent) in the Bar Training Course (BTC) from Manchester Metropolitan University.
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Newcastle University.
+ Professional Memberships
- Lincoln’s Inn
Contact Us
To check the availability of Criminal Barrister Zahra Khan for your Crime case call our Criminal Clerks Paul Mander and Greg Highton on 0161 832 4036,
e-mail [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.
To discover the availability of Family Barrister Zahra Khan for your Family Law case, call our Family and Finance Clerks Daniella Howarth and Alessandro Saporita-Clark on
0161 832 4036, e-mail [email protected], [email protected] or fill out our contact form.
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