Humzah Ilyas

England

Hickman & Rose · Humzah Ilyas is a criminal defence solicitor who provides expert advice and assistance to clients facing the full spectrum of criminal allegations. Humzah represents clients who are either detained at – or are voluntarily attending – a police station for interview under caution. He advocates at the Magistrates’ Court and litigates both Magistrates’ and Crown Court cases. Humzah has represented clients charged with a wide range of offences; from minor assaults and driving matters through to homicide, terrorism, rape and serious sexual offences, controlling and coercive behaviour, human trafficking, drugs supply, violence, and firearms offences. Humzah recognises the profound impact criminal proceedings can have on his clients, regardless of the type or seriousness of the offence. He meticulously prepares his cases and adopts a strategic approach to even the most minor allegations. He has experience of drafting written representations to the police and to the Crown Prosecution Service in respect of charging decisions which can often avoid prosecution or lead to a case being discontinued. He routinely acts for professionals and high-profile individuals. He also has experience of representing youths, and has represented young people both as an advocate in the Youth Court as well as litigating cases involving allegations of serious sexual offences, and robbery. Humzah has a Law degree from Oxford Brookes University. He completed his LPC LLM at the University of Law, London Bloomsbury. He trained at a busy North London firm and joined Hickman & Rose in May 2023.

England