New Park Court Chambers

Crime, Regulatory, Civil, Family

Maryam Ahmad is developing a strong criminal, regulatory and family law practice and building a reputation as a thorough and determined advocate. Maryam joined Chambers following the completion of her pupillage under the supervision of Chloe Hudson and Jeremy Barton.

Prior to commencing pupillage at New Park Court Chambers, Maryam was employed by Ison Harrison Solicitors to work on the Hillsborough Inquests. She also completed an internship in environmental law and women’s rights at the Legal Resources Centre and the Women’s Legal Centre in Cape Town, South Africa.

Crime

Maryam is regularly instructed to prosecute and defend in the Crown Court, Youth Court and Magistrates’ Court in a wide range of cases including violence, sexual offences, drugs and driving offences. She has experience of dealing with cases involving expert evidence and vulnerable clients and witnesses.

Regulatory

Maryam developed her practice in regulation following a secondment with the Care Quality Commission where she reviewed evidence and advised on potential breaches of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014. Maryam usually provided advice at the pre-charge stage and was requested to assist where cases had failed to progress due to earlier investigative decisions. She is now regularly instructed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council in applications for interim suspension orders and conditions of practice.

Inquests

Maryam represents bereaved families at inquests. She has recently been instructed on behalf of the families of adults and children who had been involved with NHS mental health services. Her experience in regulation has been a particular asset in inquests concerning medical-related deaths. Maryam is happy to accept instructions on behalf of organisations and will also represent families pro bono in appropriate cases.

Family

Maryam accepts instructions in private family law proceedings for non-molestation orders, occupation orders and child arrangements orders. She is regularly instructed for findings of fact and contested final hearings. Maryam has recently been instructed in cases involving increasingly serious allegations including violence and sexual abuse.

Civil

Maryam represents Claimants and Defendants in a range of civil matters including road traffic accidents, personal injury and credit hire disputes. In addition to conducting trials, Maryam is also frequently instructed for case management conferences, applications for interim injunctions and stage 3 hearings. She regularly undertakes written advisory work on liability and quantum for personal injury damages.

CPS Level 3 Prosecutor Case Presenter for the Nursing and Midwifery Council Civil Mediator