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Sahar Handford

Partner
sahar@winleyfordsolicitors.co.uk
07855946451

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About

Sahar qualified in 2013 and is an experienced solicitor practicing in Criminal and Regulatory Defence and Professional Discipline. She is recognised for her commitment to her clients as well as her tenacity in the pursuit of justice on their behalf.


She regularly attends the police station to provide advice and assistance to clients and represents clients in Magistrates’ Court and Crown Court proceedings.


She has dealt with all types of criminal cases including high value frauds, money laundering, conspiracy to supply Class A and B drugs, serious assaults, murder, firearms offences and sexual offences.


Regulatory


She has defended Businesses and individuals being investigated or prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Local Councils and Fire and Rescue Authorities. Sahar understands the impact these investigations and prosecutions have on businesses in relation to their public reputation, management and finances.


Professional Discipline


Sahar also defends professionals who are being investigated in relation to criminal offences or by their Regulatory bodies for Fitness to Practice. Her practice in this area extends to representing Solicitors, Teachers, Pharmacists and Doctors facing criminal and/or disciplinary proceedings. Sahar has been involved in the Hillsborough Inquest and criminal proceedings.

Membership

Sahar is a founding member of Women in Criminal Law North West and a Committee Member of Women in Criminal Law Manchester (WICL).
WICL are an organisation that set out to connect and promote women across the criminal justice sector. Their aim is to support, inspire, mentor, empower, and encourage women in the industry.

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