Mr MK
” Absolute experts in criminal law. Massively impressed with how they handled my case”
Queen's Council
“Superb tactical lawyers. You’ll struggle to find a better firm of solicitors”
Leading barrister
“Outstanding lawyers. Meticulous and totally focussed in getting the best results for their clients”
KH
“Ive used many different solicitors over the years. Ashfaq and his team are head and shoulders above the competition”
SK
” A totally personal service. No Bull. No false promises. A refreshing change from other firms I’ve used”
BK
” Ashfaq is an outstanding advocate. He commands the total attention of the court and gets the results”
HM
” I was found NOT GUILTY of all charges. All my co-defendants were convicted. What a difference using quality lawyers makes”
Specialist Criminal Solicitors
- Murder / Manslaughter
- Drugs
- Sexual Offences
- Serious Violence
- Fraud
- POCA – Restraint & Confiscation
- Extradition and European Arrest Warrants
- Motoring Offences
Years of Combined Experience
Of Cases Won
Client Rating
Drug Offences
Offences involving drugs form a large part of our criminal caseload. We have over 60 years of combined experience in representing clients who face charges ranging from simple possession of drugs, through to cases involving the large scale importation and international conspiracies to supply drugs. Learn More
Sexual Offences
Facing a charge involving a sexual allegation is a stressful and distressing experience. At Highgate Solicitors, we have decades of experience in robustly defending all manner of sexual offences. Learn More
Financial Crime
Fraud cases are often vigorously pursued by the Police and partner agencies such as the National Crime Agency and the Serious Organised Crime Agency.
Serious Violence
From murder to domestic violence you can rest assured the Highgate Solicitors with defend you from the police station to a trial at the crown court Learn More
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We offer a FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION, at which we will provide an honest and accurate review of your case and what we can do for you. We will assess your eligibility for legal aid and we will be happy to discuss any concerns that you have.
Our People
Ashfaq Chowdhury
Solicitor
Ashfaq Chowdhury was the founder of Highgate Solicitors and has been practicing since 2004.
Ashfaq is a highly experienced and streetwise criminal defence solicitor with a huge client following throughout the North of England and beyond.
Ashfaq worked for many years as an advisor to the West Yorkshire Magistrate’s Court service, and from there he built and honed an impressive command of Magisterial law and Criminal practice.
His expertise in the Magistrate’s Court far surpasses the ‘average’ solicitor and he is a genuinely talented lawyer who knows how to exploit all available ‘loopholes’ and grey areas to his clients’ advantage. This has earned him a fearsome reputation as a powerful advocate and he remains constantly sought after by clients.
Notwithstanding his popularity and proven track record, Ashfaq has a relaxed and informal client manner and clients often note that he has ‘all the time in the world’ for them despite clearly being in high demand. He is noted for his clear, articulate and powerful advocacy and command of the Courtroom.
Ashfaq has dealt with many high profile cases and is currently instructed in a £35m fraud case, a ‘mafia-esque’ people smuggling conspiracy spanning the whole of Eastern Europe and numerous serious sexcual offence cases. He handles his caseload with absolute efficiency and each client is treated with the utmost care and attention.
Ashfaq has a particularly strong client following amongst the Romanian and Polish diaspora who have quickly spread the good word that there is a solicitor in town who we can understand, whom we can work with and who gets the job done.
Efficient, professional, capable and friendly, Ashfaq embodies the qualities of a 5* lawyer.
Umar Yasin
Solicitor
Umar is a qualified Solicitor and has been at Highgate Solicitors from the beginning of his career. He has trained closely under two senior lawyers and has considerable experience in advising and representing clients in a wide range of matters.
Umar represents clients from the initial stages of a criminal investigation at the Police Station to trials at the Crown Court. He has a considerable level of experience at representing clients when faced with serious criminal matters.
Umar represents clients in various matters including: motoring offences, violence-related offences, sexual offences, drug offences, Proceeds of Crime, people trafficking, slavery, terrorism and murder, amongst a wide range of other offences.
His rapport with clients is strong. Clients describe him as approachable and dependable.
His meticulous attention to detail and preparation of cases is thorough no matter what the allegation.