Yaqub Hussain

About My Work

Yaqub Hussain deals with a succession of serious cases especially drugs and murder. He also has a substantial fraud practice; recent instructions include HMRC and bank fraud, and large scale money laundering. He acts for a number of high profile clients. Yaqub made his name acting for the defence in the Heathrow Liquid terror plot and, today is recognised as one of the most dynamic and committed solicitors in the country. He was featured in an article about modern Muslim heroes and you can also read more about Yaqub’s background in Emel Magazine.

Mr Hussain is also LP Evans' designated Compliance Officer for Finance and Administration (COFA).

Notable Experience

  • R vs S and Others - (Woolwich Crown Court) - Conspiracy to blow up transatlantic airliners with liquid bombs. Client acquitted.
  • R v LW - (Basildon Crown Court) - This was a significant Class A Drugs conspiracy where the accused was recorded handing over a quantity of cocaine, his defence was lack of knowledge and was acquitted.
  • R V L - (Winchester Crown Court) - 28 year acquitted of a body in the boot murder in Bournemouth.
  • R v DG and Others - (Sheffield Crown Court) - Represented the defendant in Massive Land Mark Case under the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA) where 100s of people were employed believing their employers to be fully licensed. Defendant acquitted by the jury.

Specific Areas of Focus

  • Assault (Serious)
  • Child Cruelty
  • Corporate Fraud
  • Crown Court
  • Crown Court Appeals
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