A FRESH APPROACH
TO LAW
LP Evans is a fresh, modern and dynamic law firm specialising in fraud and other serious crimes.
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The practice was established in 2011 by Yaqub Hussain and Bill Evans, Bill decided to go back to The Bar in 2018 and is now practising as a successful barrister at Garden Court Chambers, Yaqub became the sole proprietor who is assisted by Suzanne John and Ghulam Humayun on the day to day running of the practice, all of whom have made there names at large London Offices. Our stellar growth since our foundation is based upon referral and own client work. We moved to period offices in the heart of legal London in 2012 and have continued to grow, adding several experienced fee earners to our ranks.
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With a reputation for client care and fearlessly fighting our corner, we continue to go from strength to strength and now defend in many of the largest and most high profile criminal cases nationally and internationally.
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We represent clients all over the country – from the North East to the South West – as well as a number of clients based in Dubai and elsewhere in the Middle East. We are always willing to travel to meet clients at a convenient location. We are regularly instructed to act for clients with regard to HMRC prosecutions, money laundering, and cash seizures. We also specialise in representing those charged in the most serious criminal cases including murder and large drug importations and conspiracies.
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Our team of lawyers strikes the right balance between professional expertise and personal service.
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Go to our news to read about some of the cases in which we acted for the defence.
SERVICES
THE TEAM
YAQUB HUSSAIN
Partner
Y.Hussain@lpevans.com 07823440046
Yaqub has built a niche practice in the field of Criminal Law. Having litigated in a number of major cases in recent years, ranging from Serious Fraud , Homicide and Terrorism, Yaqub is seen as a major player in the field of Serious Crime
SUZANNE JOHN
Partner
02071835765
Partner and LAA supervisor for the firm. She practices in all areas of crime, specializing in firearms, serious violence and large scale drug conspiracies.
STEVE FOSTER
Consultant Solicitor
S.Foster@lpevans.com 07740040733
MICHAEL LEVY
Consultant Solicitor
07856688107
GHULAM HUMAYUN
Solicitor/Advocate
G.Humayun@lpevans.com 07894996154
Steve has almost 30 years’ experience in defending those investigated and prosecuted for the most serious offences, many of which have attracted national and international media coverage.
Michael is recognised as one of the country's leading experts in the field of serious and complex frauds and money laundering. He has built a reputation over 30 years as a heavy weight in the field of Serious Crime.
Ghulam has worked both as a Criminal Litigator and as a Higher Courts Advocate having represented clients within a whole range of offences from Assault to Serious Fraud and Sexual Offences. Ghulam is part of a formidable team working closely with Yaqub Hussain in a number of high profile cases within main land UK and Europe.
JIBRAN MIRZA
Consultant Solicitor
02071835765
Jibran deals with all criminal matters and advises clients nationally and internationally. He has expertise in dealing with Serious Fraud and Serious Crime cases.
INES GANA
Paralegal
02071835765
Ines is a Paralegal at LP Evans and started at this firm in November 2020. As a Paralegal Ines assists the solicitors with their daily work including preparation of Trials and legal research.