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Edwards Duthie Shamash is proud to highlight another successful outcome for its Criminal Defence team, with Partner Shabaz Ahmed securing an acquittal in a complex conspiracy to kidnap trial. The case involved extensive evidence and serious allegations, but a robust defence ensured the client was found not guilty, reinforcing the firm’s reputation for expert criminal representation.

Shabaz Ahmed Secures Acquittal in Complex Conspiracy to Kidnap Trial

Shabaz Ahmed

Can I take my child on holiday if I am not the resident parent?

Planning a holiday with your child? Learn the legal rules on taking children on holiday in the UK and abroad, including when you need the other parent’s consent, what happens if permission is refused, and how court orders like “lives with” or prohibited steps orders affect travel plans.

Sarah-Jane Webbe

Edwards Duthie Shamash: A Redbridge Legacy

Edwards Duthie Shamash is proud to sponsor the Ilford & Redbridge Business Awards. With roots stretching back over 120 years, our firm has long supported individuals, families and businesses across Redbridge. From private client work to Legal Aid, we are committed to serving our community, creating careers, and giving back locally.

What is contentious probate?

Disputes concerning wills and inheritance can be tricky and sensitive.

Kavita Rana

Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020: the blame game is over

It has been confirmed by Secretary of State for Justice, following a Parliamentary question raised on 7th June 2021 that the widely anticipated Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Act 2020 (‘The Act’) will come into force on 6th April 2022.

Anna Orpwood takes part in “A Portrait of the High Street”

For hundreds of years, the high street has been the centre of communities throughout Britain

Anna Orpwood

False statements about politics will not void an election – and a warning on reasonable belief

A High Court election petition did not result in the annulment of the election in question because, although the Respondent election winner was shown to have included…

HPCDS proposals: Early legal advice before the possession hearing

Latest HPCDS proposals The consultation on the Housing Possession Court Duty Scheme has recently closed. Here, Simon Mullings analyses a key proposal to offer early legal advice…

‘Funds for favours’: Geidt pressed to reopen investigation into PM’s flat

Read the full article on the Guardian

Gerald Shamash

Included in The Times – Best Law Firms 2022

We have been included by The Times as one of the best law firms in Britain for 2022.

Gerald Shamash

Consenting to the Covid vaccine: a comparison between under-16s and adults without mental capacity

The issue of whether parental consent has any bearing on children of ages 12-15 being administered the COVID-19 vaccine has dominated headlines in recent weeks.

Wanstead Fringe interviews Bradley Wright

The tax holiday on stamp duty rates which was introduced in July 2020, this came to an end in England and Northern Ireland at the end in September. The big change this autumn is that Stamp Duty thresholds will return to the original rate as of 1st October 2021. There is some confusion as to what these rates are.

Autumn Property Activity

Daveena Seepaul