Sailesh Mehta

Sailesh Mehta prosecutes and defends in some of the most complex and high-profile cases in the Crown Courts and Appellate Court. He sits as a Recorder (part-time Crown Court Judge). He has been described in legal directories as a heavyweight and charismatic advocate who commands the respect of Judges and opponents. He is known for providing strategic and robust advice which is often decisive in a case.

Although Sailesh specialises in Regulatory & Professional Disciplinary, his recent high-profile cases include:

Terrorism (British soldier charged with disseminating State secrets to enemies)

Murder & Manslaughter (county lines drugs feud)

Human Trafficking (part of a drugs conspiracy)

Stalking (involving a well-known political figure)

Malicious Communications (a senior navy officer who allegedly made a bomb hoax call to a nuclear submarine site).

Sailesh represents private clients, including companies and directors on a range of matters including serious Fraud and Money Laundering & Proceeds of Crime and Regulatory & Professional Disciplinary cases.

LLB (Hons) in Law: Manchester University