Mountford Chambers

Zayd is a criminal and extradition barrister who represents both children and adults charged with a full range of criminal offences.

He has represented a variety of individuals at both the magistrates’ and crown courts and has conducted in excess of 200 trials obtaining great results. Zayd has an in-depth understanding of the CPIA and the disclosure obligations on both the prosecution and defence.

Zayd is also a dual qualified duty solicitor and has a detailed understanding of the police interview process, allowing him to challenge any breaches of the codes of practice.

He also has experience in dealing with extradition proceedings both at the initial and final hearing and has worked on Proceeds of Crime applications so is able to advise on and challenge cash seizure, forfeiture and confiscation proceedings.

Prior to qualifying as a barrister, Zayd worked for some of the top criminal defence firms litigating high profile cases including murder, terrorism and fraud.

Zayd is the chair of the young criminal bar association and an elected member of the Bar Council and confidently represents the needs of young and Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic barristers practising at the bar in England and Wales. He is also a social mobility advocate for the Bar council.

Chair of Young Criminal Bar Association

Elected Member of Bar Council

Junior Junior – Government legal Panel

CPS Level 1 panel member

Bar Council social mobility advocate

Cardiff University Competent March 2020

Magistrates Court Qualification (Duty Solicitor)

BPP Very Competent September 2016 – September 2017

Sussex University LLM Merit September 2015 – September 2016

Sussex University LLB 2:1 September 2012 – July 2016

First generation scholar

Middle temple access to bar scholar

Sussex university excellence scholar